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Tuned In

High Performance Academy

High Performance Academy Presents: Tuned In. A podcast interviewing influential people from around the world at the top of their respected fields. Covering topics such as Tuning, CAD, Performance Engine Building, Automotive/Motorsport Wiring, Data Analysis, Driver Coaching/Training, Motorsport Fabrication and Car Setup.

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9:33

Field Report: This 900hp Air-Cooled Sleeper is WILD!

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2025/03/11

With 903hp at the wheels, a 9.71-second quarter-mile at 161mph on an unprepped strip, and a fully air-cooled 3.6L turbocharged engine, this Porsche is the definition of a sleeper. In this video, we chat with Arthur to uncover the secrets behind his beastly build. Use ‘PODCAST75’ for $75 off your first HPA course here: https://hpcdmy.co/hpa-tuned-in Originally a 230hp Carrera Supersport, Arthur's Porsche now runs 102mm ‪@lnengineeringllc‬ Nikasil barrels, ARGO conrods, a GT3 RS crank, CMW Raci...

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8:33

Field Report: You've Been Living A Loctite Lie! (Maybe).

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2025/03/04

When it comes to performance parts and tools we all want to reach 'straight for the top shelf' and get the best we can. While that isn't always possible for some high price components, when choosing between purple, blue or red Loctite at the same price point, many assume that red must be the strongest and therefore 'best' option. These people are wrong, and they're possibly also applying the compound incorrectly too! Use ‘PODCAST75’ for $75 off your first HPA course here: https://hpcdmy.co/...

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94:22

132: The Best Stock Turbo System?

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2025/02/27

He co-founded one of the top (and earliest) standalone ECU companies on earth, helped develop unique V10 F1 engines, created ignition systems for top-tier motorsports, and finished it all off by producing stock-frame turbocharger upgrades that push the limits of what a factory turbo is capable of. Mark Boxsell has had a varied and fascinating career in the performance industry, and he’s ready to unpack it all in this episode of Tuned In. Use GTPUMPS100 to get $100 off HPA’s Tuning Starter Pac...

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16:22

Field Report: Is This Tuning Risky Business?

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2025/02/25

If you’ve ever considered an EV conversion but weren’t sure where to start, Ryan from ‪@rywire‬ takes us through the technical details of his incredible Honda Civic EK EV swap, showcasing the integration of Tesla drive units, AEM Electronics VCU, and CSF Radiators for cutting-edge performance and thermal management. Use ‘PODCAST75’ for $75 off your first HPA course here: https://hpcdmy.co/hpa-tuned-in This lightweight (EV comparative) build features a $1,000 Tesla front drive unit and a $2,...

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14:30

Field Report: What's So Special About 'Trophy Truck'...

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2025/02/18

Off-road racing demands suspension that can handle extreme terrain, and Dane from ‪@FOXFACTORY‬ is here to break down the tech behind their world-class dampers. From remote reservoirs to internal and external bypass systems, we explore how Fox designs for the brutal conditions of off-road racing events like the Dakar, Baja 1000 and the Finke Desert Race while keeping the tech scalable for daily drivers. Use ‘PODCAST75’ for $75 off your first HPA course here: https://hpcdmy.co/hpa-tuned-in T...

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91:58

131: UNTAPPED Potential? BOVs and Wastegates Decoded.

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2025/02/13

Blow off valves and wastegates are fairly simple in their operation, but correctly sizing and fitting them requires a lot of careful consideration if you want to get the most out of your turbocharged engine. This week, Gregg Jones of TiAL Sport — someone who’s been in the turbocharging game since the mid-eighties — is here to get us up to speed on these simple yet crucial components. Use TIAL50 to get $50 off HPA’s EFI Fundamentals course: https://hpcdmy.co/efifundb Gregg started his career i...

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6:42

Field Report: Easiest way to engine swap? | HELLTACO.

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2025/02/11

Engine swaps on modern vehicles are no easy task, but Stewart from ‪@mesocustoms1696‬ has taken it to the next level with this insane Toyota Tacoma build, featuring a 6.2L Hellcat supercharged HEMI under the hood. In this video, dive into the challenges of integrating late-model electronics and why a turnkey Hellcat system from Cleveland Power and Performance made this swap not only possible but seamless. Use ‘PODCAST75’ for $75 off your first HPA course here: https://hpcdmy.co/hpa-tuned-in ...

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12:39

Field Report: This Build Rocks.

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2025/02/04

Rock crawling isn’t just about getting to the top—it’s about doing it with precision, relative speed, and control. In this video, we catch up with Rodney from Lasernut Racing to break down the incredible engineering behind their single-seat unlimited class buggy, built for the toughest rock crawling challenges. Use ‘PODCAST75’ for $75 off your first HPA course here: https://hpcdmy.co/hpa-tuned-in From low weight and tight packaging to innovative techs like portal hubs and rear-steer functio...

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103:30

130: Using Your Automotive Skills to Start Your OWN...

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2025/01/30

Considering striking out on your own in the performance automotive industry? There’s nothing more satisfying than building your own successful business and being your own boss but… getting it right isn’t easy. On this episode of Tuned In, we catch up with M26 Engineering’s Matthew Bernasconi, who we first interviewed back in 2022 just as he was leaving stable employment at offroad legends Kibbetech to build his own business. Use M26ENG50 to get $50 off HPA’s 3D Modeling & CAD for Motorspo...

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8:38

Field Report: We're OBSESSED With These Tools!

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2025/01/28

Building high-performance engines just got easier! In this video, we’re with Tom from Hughes Race Built to explore how they’re solving one of the biggest challenges in performance engine building: finding the right tools for the job. Whether you’re tackling a 2JZ, RB26, SR20, 4G63 or even Honda’s K and B series, Tom’s specialized and generic option toolkits are designed by engine builders, for engine builders, to simplify the process and make it more accessible for enthusiasts and pros alike....

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14:36

Field Report: Hot Rod or Race Car? 2024's WILDEST BMW...

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2025/01/21

Running a 725hp Texas Speed LS-based build and TREMEC Magnum transmission, Cam Cocalis has followed on from his LS3 V8 Toyota 86 build with a full chromoly tube frame BMW E30 Vert project and pushed himself to dive into some new build aspects, a C6 Corvette suspension swap in particular, as he continues to learn the ins and outs of fabrication and custom car building.Use ‘PODCAST75’ for $75 off your first HPA course here: https://hpcdmy.co/hpa-tuned-inAt the ‪@toyotires‬ booth during ‪@semash...

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129:34

Revisted: Project Binky — Stuffing a GT-Four...

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2025/01/16

*** We’ll be taking a break over the Christmas/New Year period and will be back in action mid-January.That means that although there won’t be any new episodes for a few weeks, we’ll be taking another look at some of our favourite conversations from 2024. ***If you’ve spent any time on YouTube, you’re probably already aware of this episode’s guest and the various projects his channel is involved in — most famously “Project Binky”, a classic Mini running a Toyota Celica GT-Four engine and...

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17:45

Field Report: It Just Makes Sense — Turbosmart Turbos.

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2025/01/14

Turbosmart is well known for many quality performance accessories including wastegates, blow-off valves, fuel pressure regulators, anti-lag valves, boost controllers and more, but until recently they stopped short of selling turbochargers themselves.Use ‘PODCAST75’ for $75 off your first HPA course here: https://hpcdmy.co/hpa-tuned-inAt the World Time Attack Challenge, Matt Wright gives us some insight into how Turbosmart decided to not only sell turbochargers but to sell their own designed i...

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14:29

Field Report: GAME CHANGER! Torque Delivery Decoded.

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2025/01/07

In this pit lane interview, Sean from Ramsdell Racing will explore the advanced EMtron ECU technology behind the Dream Project S15 at the World Time Attack Challenge. Sean breaks down how the EMtron ECU is one option using traditional OEM tuning strategies to transform power management in high-performance applications, making it possible to deliver more and more horsepower effectively through the tyres and onto the race track.Use ‘PODCAST75’ for $75 off your first HPA course here: https://hpc...

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123:35

Revisted: Twin-Charging — Good Idea or Unnecessary...

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2025/01/02

*** We’ll be taking a break over the Christmas/New Year period and will be back in action mid-January.That means that although there won’t be any new episodes for a few weeks, we’ll be taking another look at some of our favourite conversations from 2024. ***Anyone with even a passing interest in Time Attack has likely heard of Norris Designs, a UK-based tuning company probably best known for its insane north-south oriented, twin-charged, short-wheel base Evo IX time attack monster. On this ep...

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14:12

Field Report: This Little 880hp 3-Cylinder Is WILD!

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2024/12/31

In this interview, we sit down with Charles from Lamspeed to explore what it takes to turn Toyota’s GR Yaris into a record-breaking machine, using a surprising amount of standard parts! The team currently holds the title for the world’s fastest GR Yaris, with a 9.6-second quarter-mile at 155 mph at the time of filming and a 9.4-second pass since then, resetting their own record. Charles dives into the challenges and engineering breakthroughs Lamspeed encountered along the way.Use ‘PODCAST75’ ...

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10:31

Field Report: Are you an Expert? Aftermarket Wheels.

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2024/12/24

Ever wondered if a wheel’s stiffness can affect camber or how rotational inertia plays into vehicle response? Eddie from Titan 7 explains their commitment to minimizing deflection, reducing tyre creep, and designing spokes that strike the perfect harmony between strength and aesthetics.No more cut tyres, bent rims or poor fitment, No excuses. The HPA Wheel and Tyre Fitment online course is here to help. 50% off and instant access, enrol now: https://hpcdmy.co/bw7Big thanks to Eddie and ...

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84:42

Revisited: Billet Isn’t Everything — The Rise of...

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2024/12/19

*** We’ll be taking a break over the Christmas/New Year period and will be back in action mid-January.That means that although there won’t be any new episodes for a few weeks, we’ll be taking another look at some of our favourite conversations from 2024. ***Over the last few years, we’ve seen a massive increase in the availability of ultra-high-performance billet parts — especially blocks and heads. This week’s guest, Chris Smith of Crest CNC, was one of the pioneers of this practice in...

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8:37

Field Report: Do you reuse your head gasket?

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2024/12/17

Can you drastically improve head cylinder sealing without resorting to machining or damaging your high-performance engine block in the process via some of the tried and trusted options on the market today?Use ‘PODCAST75’ for $75 off your first HPA course here: https://hpcdmy.co/hpa-tuned-inChristian from Nitto Performance Engineering answers this question and more from the World Time Attack Challenge paddock in relation to high-quality aftermarket head gaskets, including some of the design an...

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10:21

Field Report: Is this the fastest 'brick' you've ever...

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2024/12/10

There was a time when fanny packs were a status symbol, a shag cut had nothing to do with the backseat of your car, bricks were considered aerodynamic and Nissan was a brand no Datsun owner had heard of.Use ‘PODCAST75’ for $75 off your first HPA course here: https://hpcdmy.co/hpa-tuned-inThis Open Class 1971 Datsun 1600 (510) time attack weapon is keeping the best part of those things alive, with plenty of modern upgrades. Powered by a, ahem, 'Datsun' SR20 pushing 350kW (470hp) to the wheels ...

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