Blog Entries

Building your R35 just got alot easier: Manley Platinum Series Pistons and Turbo Tuff Rods

t1race@gmail.com — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0100

Right out of the box, the VR38DETT that has propelled the R35 to world-domination has proven to be an absolute powerhouse, allowing skilled tuners to squeeze-out an additional three to four hundred horsepower with relative ease. However, as well-engineered as the VR may be, once you exceed the limitations of the factory connecting rods...you now have a very expen [...]

Power-up your GTR with the Titan Motorsports Stroker Kit

t1race@gmail.com — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0100

Titan Motorsports has released its stroker kit for the VR38DETT engine found in the 2007+ Nissan GTR. The kit features a 94.4mm stroke crankshaft which increases the factory 3.8L engine to 4.1L with standard bore pistons, up to 4.3L with overbore pistons. The billet crank features scalloping as well as knife edged counterweights to reduce weight and inc [...]

Konstant Design / T1 GTR Hoodies & T-shirts Now Available!

t1race@gmail.com — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0100

Ever since Nissan pulled the covers off of the R35 GTR Concept in 2001, two very simple words seem to echo in my mind every time I see one of these beasts... ‘I WANT'. Unfortunately my bank account always seems reply with ‘CAN'T HAVE'. Working at T1 and seeing some of the fastest GTRs in the country being built on a daily basis means th [...]

T1 Race Development R35 GTR Build: From the Dyno to the Street to the Track

t1race@gmail.com — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +0100

This past weekend cool weather and clear skies prevailed, which provided us with an opportunity to begin

dialing in Shin’s R35 GTR. After a long and somewhat bumpy upgrade path (thanks to some sub-standard work

done by a previous 'tuner' whose name we shall not mention) the project is finally nearing completion.

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Race Wrap Up: T1 Takes Home-Track Win at Import Face Off

t1race@gmail.com — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +0100

Regardless of the sport involved, there is definitely something to be said for having the home-court advantage. This proved to be true once again this past weekend as T1 Race Development hit the highway and headed down to our home-track...the Texas Motorplex in Ennis. After last weekend's first round defeat (.048 MOV) in the W [...]

New Walbro 400 lph Fuel Pump is now available at T1 Race Development

t1race@gmail.com — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +0100

As engine technology continues to advance and horsepower production continues to increase, the need for an in-tank pump that can supply a higher volume of fuel more efficiently has arisen. To meet this need Walbro has introduced the 39/50 Dual-Channel Single-Stage fuel pump. The pump was designed around the 39mm armature that has been proven in O [...]

HTP Performance Breaks World Record Equipped with Injector Dynamics ID1000s

t1race@gmail.com — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +0100

Pop quiz: What happens when you strap a bottle-fed 1300 cc four-banger to an aluminum frame, attach a seat, handlebars, and a couple of wheels, then grab your 'sack' and head to the track? For most people...this would not end well. However, if you happen to be HTP Performance and Ryan Schnitz and you do this...records w [...]

New Product Release: MoTeC CDL3 – Club Dash Logger

t1race@gmail.com — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +0100

MoTeC is excited to announce the release of the new CDL3 Club Dash Logger and the new CDL3 Kits. This is a great value that has been developed for entry-level markets such as club racing.

The CDL3 follows the familiar design of the SDL3 and ADL3 Dash Loggers; however, it uses an economical plastic co [...]

SEMA Preview: The Fox Marketing 2012 Honda Civic Si…Candy For Your Eyes

t1race@gmail.com — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +0100

It's that time of year again. SEMA: where all of the latest greatest go-fast parts get shown off to the tuning world for the very first time by bikini clad babes (who will also be showing off their own set of goods). Some get to attend, while others are stuck dreaming about it. Either way, this is the equivalent of a candy store for car guys...and I'm get [...]

T1 Goes Testing at the Texas Motorplex in Ennis

t1race@gmail.com — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +0100

In preparation for the 16th annual World Cup Finals at Maryland International Raceway on November 5th and 6th, we took the T1 Outlaw Integra out to the Texas Motorplex in Ennis for a little test-n-tune. The objective was to test out a few new 'things' on the car, and gather some data with the Wastegate Position Sensor. Off the trailer, Integra was able to lay down successively faster passes throughout the night. After the initial shakedown, the car went 8.89 [...]

Wastegate Position Sensors - Why do I really need them?

t1race@gmail.com — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0100

I'm often asked the question "Why would I need to know the waste gate position if my boost control is doing what I want it to?" This is usually followed up with a comment such as "so long as the boost it what I want I don't care what the waste gate is doing" The reality is that the waste gate position can tell you many [...]

EFI 102: Advanced Tuning Concepts Course Comes to T1 Race Development on October 22nd

t1race@gmail.com — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0100

As any builder, driver, or tuner of a vehicle equipped with an Electronic Fuel Injection system knows... knowledge is power. Having the ability to understand the mechanisms, gather and interpret the data, and adjust the parameters to optimize the performance of their vehicle is what separates winners from those who don't...or can't. [...]

Flashback Friday: Senna, The Greatest Honda Driver of All Time

t1race@gmail.com — Fri, 02 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0100

Once again it's on. Flashback Friday is upon us and class is in session. Today we're going to be breaking the mold a little bit and thinking outside of the (burnout) box for just a moment. The lesson plan today consists the following: a deep dive into Honda's racing legacy, a homework assignment, and some cash on the line for the first one to complet [...]

A Sneak Peek at the Street-Wise S2K by T1 Race Development

t1race@gmail.com — Tue, 30 Aug 2011 00:00:00 +0100

When Honda dropped the heavily-anticipated S2000 at the turn of the millennium, it was immediately met with high praise and multiple accolades from the automotive press. During its life span it won countless awards, including being named to Car and Driver's prestigious '10 Best List' for 4 out of it's first 5 years o [...]

Flashback Friday: A Breath of Fresh Air with Jeremy Lookofsky

t1race@gmail.com — Fri, 26 Aug 2011 00:00:00 +0100

It’s Flashback Friday. You made it through the week. Pat yourself on the back. You deserve a cold one (or 6). Take a nice, deep breath. Now exhale. As humans, breathing is second nature to us. It’s just how we’re built. And it’s a requirement for those of us who prefer to stay alive. Engines ar [...]

Flashback Friday: Myles Bautista - The Original Godfather of Boost

t1race@gmail.com — Fri, 19 Aug 2011 00:00:00 +0100

In today's episode of Flashback Friday, we're knocking the dust off of our VCR and pressing the rewind button. But we're gonna need to hold that button down a little bit longer than normal. Today we're going back. Waaaay back. The year was '89. The fastest computer you could get was a blazing 486 / 63 MHz. Mullets were REAL [...]

RedHorse Performance AN Fittings and Hose Now Available at T1!

t1race@gmail.com — Thu, 18 Aug 2011 00:00:00 +0100

     RedHorse's path from being the #1 OEM supplier of high performance aluminum and stainless fittings to one of the leading brands in the marketplace has been defined by keeping it simple: high quality parts, excellent service, and tremendous value.

     It only takes a moment with one o [...]

Flashback Friday: Coloring Outside the Lines With Chris Rado

t1race@gmail.com — Fri, 12 Aug 2011 00:00:00 +0100

Most of the car guys we know started off as ‘car kids '. We sure did. We spent countless hours crashing Matchbox cars on the kitchen floor, learning the fine art of oversteer on our Big Wheels, squeezing triggers on Tyco racing sets into the wee hours of the night, and doodling supercars with crayons when we were su [...]

Flashback Friday: Double Trouble with the Bergenholtz Brothers

t1race@gmail.com — Fri, 05 Aug 2011 00:00:00 +0100

     We made it. Flashback Friday is once again upon us. Everyone find your seats...class is in session. But before we delve into our next import drag racing history lesson, let's first discuss physics for a moment. Our old-school homeboy Isaac Newton once presented h [...]

Centre takes a Field Trip to T1 Race Development

t1race@gmail.com — Tue, 02 Aug 2011 00:00:00 +0100

Last week, as we were preparing for the West Coast Nationals in Sacramento, some of our friends from Centre took a little field trip to T1 Race Development to document our progress and see what we were up to. Centre is a mainstay for the some of the sickest sneakers and streetwear here in Dallas. Check out the [...]