Blog - Articles on engines and reconditioning
Articles on engine reconditioning, ECU remapping, turbos and crankshafts. Knowledge and experience from the workshop, written by the team at Meksta.
Here we share technical guides, process walkthroughs and real cases from the workshop floor. The blog is for anyone who wants to understand what happens during an engine reconditioning, why a crankshaft wears or how a turbo is upgraded. We write for the car owner who wants to ask the right questions and for the enthusiast looking for deeper technical insight.
What is a crankshaft?
The crankshaft is the backbone of the engine. Learn how it works, why it wears and when it needs reconditioning.
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Environment and sustainability in the car industry
Engine reconditioning is a sustainable alternative to replacing an engine. Read how reconditioning reduces resource use and waste.
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Reconditioning a Porsche 964 cylinder head
How we reconditioned the cylinder head for a Porsche 964. From inspection and diagnosis to the finished result.
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Upgrade your turbo - a guide to more power
What does it take to upgrade the turbo? We walk through turbo upgrades, supporting modifications and what you should keep in mind.
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How much power can you get with a turbo?
Turbocharging can deliver dramatic power gains. But how much more power do you actually get? We set out the facts.
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