Blow off valves are actually quite similar to wastegates. There’s some diaphragms, some springs, and some valving. The diaphragm is designed to move when there is a pressure differential between your charge piping and your manifold.
Wireless OBD2 Scan Tool – Why Don’t You Have One?
In the 15 years I’ve been running NICOclub, the #1 most AVOIDABLE frustration I’ve seen is the owner who has to rely on a dealership or auto parts store to run a diagnostic test.
Crossflow or vertical flow intercoolers: Which to choose?
It’s important to know the difference between the two main types of intercoolers, so you can decide which is the best for your vehicle.
King Racing – New bearing designs for Nissan applications!
King Racing joins us to describe their new bearing designs for Nissan engine applications – Stop in and learn something before your next engine build!
To do: Fuel Injector Service by Deatschwerks
You’ve serviced everything else to ensure it’s performing in peak condition – Why haven’t you serviced your fuel injectors? Sometimes, the most effective modifications aren’t modifications at all.
PLX Devices Kiwi Bluetooth Review
We put the PLX Devices Kiwi Bluetooth and Torque App through their paces in our Nissan Frontier, with great results… best $100 we’ve spent in a long time.
Detonation and Preignition
You’re not going to successfully run huge boost unless your tune is on the money, and the one thing more important then any other aspect of tuning is understanding and controlling detonation.
DIY Knock Detection
I was scouring the web in search of some affordable knock detection sensor, most products costing more then I cared to spend usually in the $200 to $600 range. I couldn’t believe how limited most of the products were for the amount of money they were charging. Essentially everything was a box that had some […]
KAT Oil Pressure and Return Bung Pictures
Since a lot of people are interested in KAT I thought these pictures might help New NICO members who are new to KAT. From my personal experience this was the biggest headache to getting my KAT project installed. I had to do it several times before I got it right. OIL RETURN BUNG NO AC […]
Vendor Spotlight: Wiring Specialties
In July 2001, Wiring Specialties began their journey into the world of performance tuning and Nissan engine swaps. Through grueling research and development, they have been able to develop and deliver industry leading, reliable Engine Conversion Wiring Services to the Nissan enthusiast community. All of their research and development is done in-house and work is […]
