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Articles for: Performance Data

Should You Skip Stage 1 on Civic Si? The Data Says No

Honda Civic Si owners debating Stage 1 vs jumping straight to Stage 2 with intercooler upgrades need to see the data first. Progressive tuning delivers more power per dollar than the shortcut approach.

OTS Maps vs Custom Tunes: What the Real Data Shows

We analyzed identical FA24 setups running OTS maps versus custom tunes to settle the debate once and for all. The data reveals exactly why AFR consistency matters more than peak numbers.

5 Critical WRX Gauges Your Dealership Never Mentioned

Your dealership handed you the keys but forgot to mention the 5 gauges that determine whether your WRX lives or dies. Boost pressure, AFR, knock count, oil temp, and coolant temp tell you what's really happening under the hood when the fun starts.

Why Stock Boost Controllers Leave 40+ HP Hidden in Your Type R

Stock boost controllers hit 22 PSI perfectly but leave 40+ horsepower on the table through conservative ignition timing maps. Recent dyno comparisons between Civic Type R and Golf R reveal the real bottleneck isn't hardware.

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