We do the best we can with the tools and knowledge we have at the time. Then we look back years later, chuckle, then ask better questions and make further improvements.
Subaru’s new DIT (direct injected turbocharged) engines have replaced Subaru’s aged EJ series which have been found in Impreza, Forester and Legacy models since the 1990’s. While many things have changed, some appear the same. The knock control related functions
E85 fuel is an ethanol gasoline blend which offers performance advantages at drastically lower cost than race fuel. This attractive combination has taken the performance industry by storm. There are many articles about its basic properties. Rather than rehashing that,
Innovative Tuning’s head tuner Mike started modifying Subarus with his 2002 model year WRX back in 2001. Spanning 2002-2005 model years in North America, we’ve been working on and tuning these 2 liter turbocharged cars for a long time know
NARRA Interview with Mike McGinnis of Innovative Tuning. Mike McGinnis, a relative newcomer to our Whelen Engineering Company USTT series, finished the season in 3rd place in the TT-U national championship, 1st in the TT-U North Cup. Mike was also
Each winter we at Innovative Tuning see posts on the internet and field concerns from our customers who often think they may have a significant issue with their vehicle based on a change in fuel economy. In the vast majority
World renowned turbo manufacturer Garrett defines boost creep as “a condition of rising boost levels past what the predetermined level has been set at.” Ideally a turbocharged engine will spool up, achieve target boost and match the per RPM boost
For Immediate Release Contact: Mike McGinnis Photo Credit: Scraped Crusaders Buffalo, NY, September 5, 2014 Innovative Tuning’s second season campaigning their beloved Subaru Impreza named Voltron in the Canadian Sport Compact Series (CSCS) progressed much like the first. For the
For Immediate Release Contact: Mike McGinnis Photo credit: Austin Webb Buffalo, NY, March 15, 2014 After a series of DNFs caused by engine failure after engine failure, Dirty Rallysport team principle Eric Wages decided a change was necessary. After some
For Immediate Release Contact: Mike McGinnis Buffalo, NY, December 5, 2013 It was a monumental finish at The Canadian Rally Championships this weekend as driver Chris Martin and co-driver Brian Johnson piloted the Innovative Tuning powered Subaru WRX to their
The Endless Cycle of Improvement
We do the best we can with the tools and knowledge we have at the time. Then we look back years later, chuckle, then ask better questions and make further improvements.
Subaru EJ vs. DIT engines: Critical Changes in Knock Control
Subaru’s new DIT (direct injected turbocharged) engines have replaced Subaru’s aged EJ series which have been found in Impreza, Forester and Legacy models since the 1990’s. While many things have changed, some appear the same. The knock control related functions
E85 Ethanol In a Non Flex Fuel Vehicle – Pros, Cons, Concerns
E85 fuel is an ethanol gasoline blend which offers performance advantages at drastically lower cost than race fuel. This attractive combination has taken the performance industry by storm. There are many articles about its basic properties. Rather than rehashing that,
The Subaru WRX EJ205, engine bearings, and you.
Innovative Tuning’s head tuner Mike started modifying Subarus with his 2002 model year WRX back in 2001. Spanning 2002-2005 model years in North America, we’ve been working on and tuning these 2 liter turbocharged cars for a long time know
NARRA Post Season Interview
NARRA Interview with Mike McGinnis of Innovative Tuning. Mike McGinnis, a relative newcomer to our Whelen Engineering Company USTT series, finished the season in 3rd place in the TT-U national championship, 1st in the TT-U North Cup. Mike was also
Winter Fuel Economy Reduction – Causes and Helpful Hints
Each winter we at Innovative Tuning see posts on the internet and field concerns from our customers who often think they may have a significant issue with their vehicle based on a change in fuel economy. In the vast majority
Boost Creep – Definition, Causes, Solutions
World renowned turbo manufacturer Garrett defines boost creep as “a condition of rising boost levels past what the predetermined level has been set at.” Ideally a turbocharged engine will spool up, achieve target boost and match the per RPM boost
2014 CSCS Time Attack Season Championship Clinched Early…Again!
For Immediate Release Contact: Mike McGinnis Photo Credit: Scraped Crusaders Buffalo, NY, September 5, 2014 Innovative Tuning’s second season campaigning their beloved Subaru Impreza named Voltron in the Canadian Sport Compact Series (CSCS) progressed much like the first. For the
Dirty Rallysport Completes Rebirth With Win At Sandblast
For Immediate Release Contact: Mike McGinnis Photo credit: Austin Webb Buffalo, NY, March 15, 2014 After a series of DNFs caused by engine failure after engine failure, Dirty Rallysport team principle Eric Wages decided a change was necessary. After some
National Rally Win for Innovative Tuning Powered Subaru
For Immediate Release Contact: Mike McGinnis Buffalo, NY, December 5, 2013 It was a monumental finish at The Canadian Rally Championships this weekend as driver Chris Martin and co-driver Brian Johnson piloted the Innovative Tuning powered Subaru WRX to their