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	<title>AutoModified &#187; Performance Upgrades</title>
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		<title>Turbosmart Products available from AM</title>
		<link>http://automodified.co.za/turbosmart-dual-boost-controller/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 15 May 2012 10:48:26 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Blair</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Founded in Sydney, Australia, in 1997, with a range of just two products, Turbosmart and its unique blend of quality and reliability has become a world-wide brand synonymous with automotive performance. Turbosmart products are distributed in over 50 countries around the world.
To place your order for a Turbosmart product please use the order form at the bottom of the page
Turbosmart Dual Stage Boost Controller
The dual stage boost controllers allow the user to set two separate boost levels and toggle between the two, great for switching between &#8216;street&#8217; and &#8216;track&#8217; boost ...]]></description>
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		<title>Tial Wastegates &#8211; Turbo parts</title>
		<link>http://automodified.co.za/tial-wastegates-turbo-parts/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 11 May 2012 15:09:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Blair</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[TiAL Sport has established its company&#8217;s reputation by designing the highest quality engineered products for today&#8217;s performance turbo market. TiAL&#8217;s wastegates were the start of the company&#8217;s ability to design, manufacture and deliver to the market a high performance and high quality product at a market competitive price.
To place your order for a TiAL product please use the order form at the bottom of the page
TiAL MV-R Watercooled Wastegate
The Tial MV-R 44mm wastegate is more compact than any other 44+mm external wastegate on the market. This ultra compact design fits ...]]></description>
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		<title>MSD Ignition systems available from AM</title>
		<link>http://automodified.co.za/msd-6-hvc-coil/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 09 May 2012 15:43:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Blair</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The MSD Ignitions systems can now be acquired from Automodified. MSD Ignition products are the finest ignition components you can install on your car whether it&#8217;s a daily driver, Streetcar, purpose built Drag car, Track Car, Drift Car or Stock Cars. The MSD team designs, develops, tests and manufactures the entire line of MSD products including Ignition Controls, Coils, Timing Accessories and Spark Plug Wires and Accessories.

To place your order for a MSD Ignition product please use the order form at the bottom of the page

MSD Twin Coil
The Twin Coil ...]]></description>
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		<title>Question Section – Toyota power</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Apr 2012 11:08:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Blair</dc:creator>
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Message:
Hi erm&#8230; Have a Toyota corolla 16 gl carb and really want to give it some speed n sound by the motor
{Thurswin}
AutoModified Reply: Thurswin, there are a number of things you can do to improve the power. Like i tell everybody the best place to start is with the exhaust, getting those exhaust gasses out quicker is always a good place to start. Side draughts personally would be my next modification followed by a nice 276 cam and a bit of head work. With those 3 things your car should ...]]></description>
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		<title>Question Section &#8211; Mr2 engine modifications</title>
		<link>http://automodified.co.za/question-section-mr2-engine-modifications/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 20 Mar 2012 10:46:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Blair</dc:creator>
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Message:
I have a Toyota MR2 1998 model that i would like to upgrade its performance. It natural aspirated SW20. What can be done to achieve above 200kw?
Sifiso
AutoModified Reply: Well N/A application are generally a bit more expensive to squeeze out power over a Turbo charged application.
starting off with the normal performance upgrades would a start to reaching your power gain, so a full branch and exhausts system for starters. The I would work the head with Cams and get it ported and bigger valves.
If you could provide us with a ...]]></description>
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		<title>Turbocharger conversion &#8211; Explained</title>
		<link>http://automodified.co.za/turbocharger-conversion-explained/</link>
		<comments>http://automodified.co.za/turbocharger-conversion-explained/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 13 Mar 2012 09:36:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Guest blogger</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://automodified.co.za/?p=8522</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[I take it that you have decided to add some horsepower to your car by installing a turbocharger. While, true a turbo kit can add a lot of horsepower to your car, keep in mind there are several things that go into installing a turbocharger like the size of the turbo, how much boost your engine can handle, how much torque can your axles handle, will you need to modify your fuel intake system etc. The following is a guide on how to install a turbo in a car that ...]]></description>
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		<title>3s- GTE engine modifications explained</title>
		<link>http://automodified.co.za/3s-gte-engine-modifications-explained/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 05 Mar 2012 10:54:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Guest blogger</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://automodified.co.za/?p=8481</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[One of the best ways to modify a 3s-gte motor.
It is always recommended to ensure that the vehicle is safe and reliable before starting on the path of modifications. Check your brakes, suspension components for wear, check for leaks that may be excessive, and ensure your cooling system is operating properly by performing a system pressure test and pressure testing your coolant fill cap. Typically trying to fix a car that has a known issue by upgrading a part to an aftermarket part does not solve the problem unless the ...]]></description>
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		<title>Motown Chev Firenza update</title>
		<link>http://automodified.co.za/motown-chev-firenza-update/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 21 Feb 2012 09:57:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Blair</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Some of you guys might remember not so long ago we did a build post on the Motown Chev Firenza Can Am. Well here is a bit of an update for you all.
For those that missed it, here is the start of the upgrade: motown-american-parts-chev-firenza-build
The last time we checked up on the car, she was pretty much almost complete. the Ecu still need to be wired up and the exhausts needed to have holes cut into the fenders and a couple other jobs.
So this is what has happened since then. ...]]></description>
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		<title>Garrett GTX3582R Ball Bearing Turbo</title>
		<link>http://automodified.co.za/garrett-gtx3582r-ball-bearing-turbo/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 17 Feb 2012 15:18:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Blair</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://automodified.co.za/?p=8021</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Garrett&#8217;s ball bearing cartridge has proven its worth in the highest level of motorsports where it has been the bearing system of choice in CART FEDEX ChampCar Series, 24 Hours of Le Mans, Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, World Rally Championship, and most recently Drag Racing. These premier racing customers demand no less than the best in durability, reliability, and power on demand. One key contributor to this performance lies in the ball bearing cartridge where it is, by design, surrounded by a thin film of oil. The oil film ...]]></description>
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		<title>Single Fogger NOS Kit &#8211; Available from AutoModified</title>
		<link>http://automodified.co.za/single-fogger-nos-kit-available-from-automodified/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 16 Feb 2012 12:38:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Blair</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[This is a Universal Nitros oxide single fogger kit and it can be applied to 4Cyl, 6Cyl and 8 Cylinder engines. These EFI Nitrous Systems are the best way to get a major power increase from your street or drag car. These systems work with your stock ECU for a quick and simple installation.]]></description>
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