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Steve Dinan: “Too Much Torque” Video

Steve Dinan: “Too Much Torque” Video

Steve Dinan explains how having "Too Much Torque" could break your car and why CarBahn tunes our vehicles the way we do. We increase horsepower and torque on our tuned vehicles to maximize power safely. Our website: http://carbahn.com CarBahn...

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New: CarBahn Exhaust Valve Modules

New: CarBahn Exhaust Valve Modules

CarBahn Exhaust Valve Modules Click product listings below for fitment lists. CBMIS-4001 (Single Valve) CBMIS-4002 (Dual Valve)https://carbahn.com/product/cbmis-4001-carbahn-exhaust-valve-module/https://carbahn.com/product/cbmis-4002-carbahn-exhaust-valve-module/

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New: CarBahn F8x M2C & M2C Software

New: CarBahn F8x M2C & M2C Software

Stage 1 - Calculated Flywheel Power:OEM Stock: 493HP / 529TQTuned: 561HP / 569TQ Stage 2 - Calculated Flywheel Power:OEM Stock: 493HP / 529TQTuned: 605HP / 578TQ Stage 3 - Calculated Flywheel Power:OEM Stock: 493HP / 529TQTuned: 628HP / 616TQCarBahn Performance...

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New: CarBahn S58 & B58 Stage 1 Engines

New: CarBahn S58 & B58 Stage 1 Engines

Stage 1, B58 High performance engine: The B58 CarBahn engine is designed for maximum power applications. Connecting rods are replaced with Carrillo forged racing rods. Pistons are CP forged racing pistons. The engine is a complete overhaul with blue printing and...

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Too Much Torque: Not Just a Performance Issue

Too Much Torque: Not Just a Performance Issue

My last post “Too Much Torque” was on the performance issues you might run into when your car is creating too much torque. The issues don’t end on the racetrack though, they continue in the shop. Increasing torque heightens the likelihood of mechanical problems...

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Too Much Torque

Too Much Torque

I was recently looking at the specs on the new Porsche GT2 RS. Really cool car. 700hp and 500 lb/ft torque. It reminded me of a tech tip Tuesday video I made when I owned Dinan about why more torque is not always better. Check out the Tech Tip Tuesday Video for...

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Deferred Maintenance

Deferred Maintenance

Having been in the car repair business for 39 years it still surprises me how many customers defer important repairs that will cost them many times more down the road. For example, water hoses dry out and fatigue over time and have a usable life of around 8 years or...

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Comparing the Cost of a New and Used Car

Comparing the Cost of a New and Used Car

When customers bring out-of-warranty cars in and get a large estimate for repair, they often talk about selling instead of paying to fix the problem. That first out-of-pocket bill can be a shock. But while repair costs are not always as predictable as a car payment,...

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