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  1. Our analysis of the FA24 oil sump.

    Exploring the design and possible improvement to the FA24 oil sump.
  2. Air Oil Separation Explained

    An Air Oil Separator (often referred to as an AOS) is a vital component of your performance strategy. Without it, you may have lower octane, and oil where it shouldn't be.
  3. So many broken Subaru oil pickups!

    If you have ever questioned why you need such a stout aftermarket oil pickup (such as our own), take a look at this wall of shame!
  4. Which Killer B oil pickup fits my pan?

    Another popular question
  5. Why are my coated headers so ugly?

    We chose Swain Tech's "White Lightning Ceramic Coating" for performance, not aesthetics.
  6. NPT Fittings Explained

    A frequent question we receive is on the topic of NPT threads and how to install them. We tackle this topic with some extra tips for installation in this post.
  7. Why we use Swain Tech

    Swain Tech has developed and applied high-tech coatings for engine and exhaust parts for more than two decades. Some companies have tried to imitate Swain Tech Coatings by offering commercially available coatings under the guise of high performance. The results of these inferior materials are often poor bonding and durability, which
  8. Aftercooler / Intercooler 101 (bigger isn't better?)

    There’s a lot of debate on the forums about what makes a great intercooler; core size, cross-section, fin density, length…? So what’s important? It depends on budget and what you’re doing with your car. The best advice for someone shopping for an intercooler, is knowing what you’re going to use the car for 95% of the time, budget, wh
  9. Stainless and the Racer

    While the corrosion resistance and elevated temperature properties of the various stainless steels make them popular in the aerospace, food handling and chemical industries, we racers really don’t have much use for them. For almost all of our applications, either steel or nonferrous alloys do the job as well if not better – and at a
  10. Know Your Subaru WRX or STi Oil Pan

    The details to follow are specific to USDM (United States Domestic Models) part number and common names and descriptions.
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