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  • 2007 Chevrolet Corvette – LS3 Long-Block & Magnuson Supercharger Install

    2007 Chevrolet Corvette – LS3 Long-Block & Magnuson Supercharger Install

    After experiencing engine failure, Rick brought us his 2007 Chevrolet Corvette to have the broken LS2 pulled out, a brand new crate LS3 dropped in, and some boost added on top!
     
    Build details below:
    • Chevrolet Performance LS3 long block
    • Magnuson Superchargers TVS2300 jack-shaft supercharger system
    • Magnuson Superchargers 3.600″ upper supercharger pulley
    • Magnuson Superchargers rear cog pulleys
    • COMP Cams Hi-Tech chromoly pushrods
    • Johnson Lifters 2110 hydraulic roller lifters
    • OEM GMPP Corvette C5.R/C6.R/C7.R timing chain
    • Straub Technologies trunnion bearing upgrade
    • PAC Racing Springs dual valve spring set
    • ARP Pro Series cylinder head bolts
    • Melling Performance Parts engine oil pump
    • VMP Performance fuel pump voltage booster
    • Mightymouse Solutions Mild catch can setup
    • NGK Spark Plugs TR6 spark plugs
    • McLeod Clutches RST twin-disc clutch assembly
    • DeWitts Radiator Pro Series radiator with SPAL dual 11″ electric fans
     
    With the mechanical work wrapped up in the shop by Dylan, Matt strapped her down to the rollers for Vlad to perform a custom calibration via HP Tuners. The results? 667.00whp & 632.17lbft on 93 octane on only 11psi! Much more jam left in the jar when Rick is ready for more down the road!

  • 2016 Corvette Z06 – Magnuson TVS2650 Supercharger

    2016 Corvette Z06 – Magnuson TVS2650 Supercharger

    Gary’s 2016 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 is now Magnuson TVS2650R equipped, Flex Fuel enabled, and laying down 800whp! This is the second round of work for this beautiful C7Z, and needless to say, Gary really took it up a notch this go-round!
     
    All worked performed by us below:
    • Magnuson Superchargers TVS2650R supercharger system
    • Magnuson Superchargers 90mm/3.54″ upper supercharger pulley
    • Dedicated Motorsports 10mm wider supercharger idler pulley
    • Gates HD Fleetrunner Micro-V “Green” supercharger belt
    • ATI Performance Products Super Damper with 8.800″/10% overdrive pulley
    • Texas Speed & Performance VVT-1 camshaft with 32% HPFP lobe
    • COMP Cams camshaft phaser lockout
    • OEM GMPP Corvette C5.R/C6.R/C7.R timing chain
    • Cam Motion AFM/DOD block-off plugs
    • Brian Tooley Racing valve spring set
    • Brian Tooley Racing push rods
    • Texas Speed trunnion bearing upgrade
    • OEM GM Gen-IV LSx lifter guides
    • Johnson Lifters 2110 hydraulic roller lifters
    • ARP Pro Series cylinder head bolts
    • aFe POWER Momentum air-intake system
    • Stainless Works 2.00″ primary ID long-tube headers
    • NGK Spark Plugs LTR7IX-11 spark plugs
    • MSD Performance spark plug wires
    • Design Engineering, Inc. spark plug Protect-a-Boots
    • DSX Tuning auxiliary fuel pump system
    • DSX Tuning Flex Fuel conversion
    • Cordes Performance Racing & Sales supercharger expansion tank
    • AFCO Racing heat exchanger
    • Lingenfelter Performance Engineering 160° thermostat
    • Mightymouse Solutions catch can
     
    With the second round of mechanical work wrapped up in the shop by Dylan, John strapped her back down to the rollers for a custom calibration by Vlad via HP Tuners. With ~E70 in the tank, Vlad increased output to 797.52whp & 777.80lbft! And with the TVS2650R only generating ~14psi, there’s MUCH more jam in the jar when Gary gets that itch!

  • 2016 Corvette Z06 – TVS2650 Supercharger

    2016 Corvette Z06 – TVS2650 Supercharger

    Gary’s 2016 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 is back in the shop for its next round of work! What’s in store? Camshaft, Magnuson TVS2650, with a goal of 800whp!
     
    Last round, we set this gorgeous C7Z up with the following, resulting in 665.30whp & 752.70lbft:
    • ZPE GripTec 2.40″ upper supercharger pulley
    • Dedicated Motorsports 10mm wider supercharger idler pulley
    • Gates HD Fleetrunner Micro-V “Green” supercharger belt
    • Innovators West, Inc. harmonic balancer
    • DSX Tuning billet aluminum supercharger lid
    • aFe POWER Momentum air-intake system
    • Stainless Works 2.00″ primary ID long-tube headers
    • NGK Spark Plugs LTR7IX-11 spark plugs
    • MSD Performance spark plug wires
    • Design Engineering, Inc. spark plug Protect-a-Boots
    • DSX Tuning auxiliary fuel pump system
    • DSX Tuning Flex Fuel conversion
    • Cordes Performance Racing & Sales supercharger expansion tank
    • AFCO Racing heat exchanger
    • Mightymouse Solutions catch can
    • Custom dyno calibration via HP Tuners
     
    It goes without saying that a little bump stick and the incredible Magnuson TVS2650 supercharger is really going to set this combination off! Stay tuned for results!

  • 2016 Chevrolet Camaro SS – Drop In Pistons

    2016 Chevrolet Camaro SS – Drop In Pistons

    Ryan brought us his 2016 Chevrolet Camaro SS to have the LT1 reinforced! With the previously installed Edelbrock Performance E-Force TVS2300 supercharger system pushing on the stock bottom end limitations, Ryan wanted to proactively build the engine so that it’s solid when he’s ready to turn the wick up!
     
    Modifications performed by us below:
    • Gwatney Performance Innovation drop-in pistons & connecting rods
    • Lingenfelter Performance Engineering GT34 camshaft
    • COMP Cams camshaft phaser lockout
    • OEM GMPP Corvette C5.R/C6.R/C7.R timing chain
    • Cam Motion AFM/DOD block-off plugs
    • Brian Tooley Racing valve spring set
    • Brian Tooley Racing push rods
    • Brian Tooley Racing trunnion bearing upgrade
    • OEM GM Gen-IV LSx lifter guides
    • Johnson Lifters 2110 hydraulic roller lifters
    • ARP Pro Series cylinder head bolts
    • OEM GM Gen-V LT4 high-pressure fuel pump with lash properly set
    • OEM GM Gen-V LT4 140.70lb/hr fuel injectors
    • OEM GM Camaro ZL1 in-tank fuel pump assembly
    •NGK Spark Plugs LTR7IX-11 spark plugs
    • MSD Performance 8.5mm spark plug wires
    • Design Engineering, Inc. Protect-A-Boot sleeves
     
    With the mechanical work wrapped up in the shop by Dylan, John strapped her down to the rollers for Vlad to perform a custom calibration via HP Tuners. With the Edelbrock TVS2300 supercharger delivering only ~8psi, Vlad increased the LT1’s output to a solid 641.39whp & 625.38lbft on 93 octane! We can’t wait to see what this 6th Gen lays down with more boost and a little more octane in the mix!

  • 2021 Chevrolet C8 Corvette – American Racing Headers & AWE Catback

    2021 Chevrolet C8 Corvette – American Racing Headers & AWE Catback

    While C8 Corvettes are tons of fun in stock form, one thing they desperately need from the factory: more exhaust note! Evidently, Hassan agrees with that sentiment, and brought us his gorgeous Accelerate Yellow Metallic 2021 Chevrolet Corvette Z51 from Maryland to get the LT2 singing a bit louder! With the C8 on his lift, Dylan installed the following:
     
    • American Racing Headers 1.875″ primary ID headers which retain OEM catalytic converters
    • AWE Tuning Track Edition exhaust system
     
    With some extra output, and an enhanced V8 growl screaming at him from behind the driver’s seat, we’re sure Hassan will enjoy his driving experience even more!

  • 2008 Chevrolet Corvette – A&A Supercharger

    2008 Chevrolet Corvette – A&A Supercharger

    Ramon brought us his 2008 Chevrolet Corvette to add what every LS3 engine needs: BOOST! Build details below:
     
    Modifications performed by us:
    • A&A Corvette Performance supercharger system
    • Vortech Superchargers polished V3 Si head unit
    • A&A Corvette Performance 8-rib 3.80″ upper supercharger pulley
    • Innovators West, Inc. 7.650″ lower supercharger pulley
    • A&A Corvette Performance oil feed and return lines
    • A&A Corvette Performance 38mm Turbosmart blow-off valve
    • Kenne Bell Superchargers Boost-a-Pump
    • NGK Spark Plugs LTR7IX-11 spark plugs
    • Mightymouse Solutions Mild catch can setup
    • Stainless Works high-flow catalytic converters.
     
    With the mechanical work wrapped up in the shop by John, Matt strapped her down to the rollers for Vlad to perform a custom calibration via HP Tuners. With 93 octane in the tank, and the Vortech V3 Si delivering ~9psi, Vlad increased the LS3’s output to a solid 548.61whp & 527.70lbft!

  • 2020 Chevrolet C8 Corvette – American Racing Headers & AWE Catback

    2020 Chevrolet C8 Corvette – American Racing Headers & AWE Catback

    A perfect pair to let freedom ring: Barry’s 2020 Chevrolet Corvette C8 came into the shop for some goodies from AWE Tuning and American Racing Headers, while enhancing the exhaust note and adding a few ponies to the mix!
    Up first the in the shop, Barry’s C8 was pulled onto the rollers for John to perform some baseline pulls. With an initial baseline of 433.50whp & 417.54lbft, it was time to get the car on lift and ready for Dylan to start the modifications!
     
    Performed by us:
    • AWE Tuning cat-back exhaust system
    • American Racing Headers long-tube headers
     
    With the mechanical work wrapped up in the shop by Dylan, Charlie strapped it back down to the rollers to get some post-install pulls.
     
    The results? 452.31whp & 440.97lbft! That’s a solid 18.81whp & 23.43lbft increase over stock with some bolt-on performance and no tune!

  • 2019 Camaro ZL1 – Stage 3 Package

    2019 Camaro ZL1 – Stage 3 Package

    Michael brought us his 2019 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 with the goal of adding 130-150whp on 93 octane while maintaining stock-like drivability. The solution? Our Stage-3 package! Modifications below:
     
    Performed by us:
    • Kong Performance OEM supercharger/snout porting service matched to 103mm throttle body
    • ZPE GripTec 2.30″ upper pulley
    • Dedicated Motorsports 10mm wider 6061 aluminum tensioner pulley
    • Gates Corporation HD Fleetrunner Micro-V “Green” belt
    • Nick Williams Performance drive-by-wire 103mm throttle body
    • ATI Performance Products Super Damper harmonic balancer
    • ATI Performance Products 8.295″/3.25% overdrive pulley
    • Roto-Fab, LLC Big Gulp air-intake system
    • Stainless Works 2.00″ primary ID long-tube headers w/high-flow catalytic converters
    • Stainless Works axle-back exhaust system
    • NGK Spark Plugs LTR7IX-11 spark plugs
    • MSD Performance 8.5mm spark plug wires
    • Design Engineering, Inc. Protect-A-Boot sleeves
    • DSX Tuning auxiliary fuel pump kit
    • Mightymouse Solutions Mild catch can setup
    • PWR North America 27mm heat exchanger
    • Cordes Performance Racing & Sales supercharger expansion tank
     
    With the mechanical work wrapped up in the shop by Tim, John strapped her down to the rollers for Vlad to perform a custom calibration via HP Tuners. The results? 695.29whp & 746.95lbft on 93 octane! Considering these cars normally baseline between 540-550whp on our dynos, this is right in line with our expectations. Solid outcome and killer value for what we consider to be our Stage-3 performance package for these cars.

  • 2020 Chevrolet C8 Corvette – American Racing Headers

    2020 Chevrolet C8 Corvette – American Racing Headers

    Bob brought us his latest addition to his fleet, a 2020 Chevrolet C8 Corvette, to have us unleash some bald eagles from the 6.2L V8!
     
    Performed by us:
    • American Racing Headers 1.78″ primary ID long-tube headers

  • 2008 Trailblazer SS – Stainless Works Long-tube Headers

    2008 Trailblazer SS – Stainless Works Long-tube Headers

    Al brought us his extremely clean and well kept 2008 Chevrolet Trailblazer SS for some well-rounded upgrades!
     
    Modifications performed by us below:
    • Cold Air Inductions, Inc. air-intake system
    • Stainless Works 1.34″ primary ID catted long-tube headers
    • Stainless Works 2.50″ primary ID true dual exhaust w/ S-tube mufflers and X-pipe
    • NGK Spark Plugs TR5IX spark plugs
    • MSD Performance spark plug wires
    • Design Engineering, Inc. Protect-A-Boot sleeves
    • PCM of NC, INC brake duct mount transmission cooler kit
    • PCM of NC, INC relocated oil pump pickup tube kit
    • StopTech stainless steel brake lines
    • PowerStop Z26 Street Kit w/ Calipers