Wastegates 101: Internal vs. External & When To Upgrade

By Bobby Batyko / Jul 20, 2016

When it comes to turbocharging, wastegates fall into that category of “everybody has heard of them, but few can accurately explain them.” In fact, wastegates are simple components that play a critical role in controlling …

Fiat 124 Abarth: Boost Comes to the Miata

By Bobby Batyko / May 6, 2016

Let’s start this one off with a controversial sentence: Miata isn’t always the answer. While that will surely offend some diehard MX-5 enthusiasts, let’s be honest: 155 hp is 155 hp. It’s not going to set blistering lap …

Help Gone Wrong: The Best-Worst Car Advice We’ve Heard

By Bobby Batyko / Feb 5, 2016

The tricky thing about car advice is knowing whether or not it’s actually helpful. Many of us have friends who are well-versed in all things on four wheels and provide indispensable knowledge. Then there are …

The Art of Boost: Knowing When Enough is Enough

By Bobby Batyko / Jan 8, 2016

Having a turbocharged performance car is an incredible thing. While nothing is wrong with natural aspiration, there’s something utterly addictive about letting off the throttle and hearing turbo flutter loud enough to wake the neighbors. Even …