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  • Grabber Blue 2017 Ford Mustang GT

    Grabber Blue 2017 Ford Mustang GT

    Steven brought us his gorgeous Grabber Blue 2017 Ford Mustang GT to have the Coyote 5.0L put under some pressure!

    Up first in the shop, Alex installed a Gen2R TVS 2300 supercharger system from VMP Performance complimented nicely with their Twinjet 67mm throttle body and fuel pump voltage booster, 1,000cc fuel injectors from Fuel Injector Clinic, Roush/VMP specific intake system from JLT Performance, 1.825″ primary OD long-tube headers from Texas Speed & Performance, billet oil pump gears from Modular Motorsports Racing – MMR, a set of LTR7IX-11 spark plugs from NGK Spark Plugs, an RST twin-disc clutch from McLeod Clutches, a short-throw shifter from MGW Shifters, a driveshaft safety loop from BMR Suspension, along with all the miscellaneous OEM Ford components to bring it all together.

    With the mechanical work wrapped in the shop, 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 TVS 2300 delivering ~11psi, Vlad increased the Coyote’s output to a solid 719.72whp & 574.35lbft! Killer pump gas performance, and great outcome all around.

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  • 2016 Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat

    2016 Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat

    Romeo brought us his 2016 Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat for the first round of modifications!

    Up first in the shop, John set the supercharged 6.2L HEMI up with an air-intake system and air-oil separator from JLT Performance, 2.75″ upper supercharger pulley & billet idler from Metco Motorsports, a Gates HD Fleetrunner Micro-V “Green” serpentine belt, a set of 2.00″ primary diameter long-tube headers from Stainless Works, ID1050X fuel injectors from Injector Dynamics, and a 180° thermostat from Mishimoto Automotive.

    With the mechanical work wrapped in the shop, Matt strapped her down to the rollers for Vlad to perform a custom calibration via HP Tuners. The results? With 93 octane in the tank, and the IHI 2.4L supercharger delivering 15psi, Vlad increased output to 787.87whp & 720.11lbft! The extra ~120whp, supercharger whine, and exhaust note should definitely make the daily commute far more interesting.

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  • Magnetic Gray 2019 Ford Mustang Shelby GT350

    Magnetic Gray 2019 Ford Mustang Shelby GT350

    Rudy brought us his Magnetic Metallic 2019 Ford Mustang Shelby GT350 with the interest of enhancing a few things in the performance department! Even though the Voodoo 5.2L comes factory with 526hp worth of naturally aspirated power (typically around 460whp on our dynos), Rudy was after just a tiny bit more… and by a tiny, we mean over 370whp more.

    After putting a plan in place, the GT350 hit TJ’s lift and he got busy making it happen in the form of billet oil pump gears from Modular Motorsports Racing – MMR, a Gen-V W185RF 3.0L twin-screw system from Whipple Superchargers including a billet Roval 132mm throttle body, DeatschWerks 72lb fuel injectors, DeatschWerks 415lph in-tank fuel pump, all topped off with a twin-disc assembly from Mantic Clutch USA to put the power to the ground without sacrificing drivability.

    Once all the mechanical work was done, the car was then ready to hit the rollers for a custom dyno calibration by Vlad via HP Tuners. The results? A staggering 834.99whp and 604.22lbft on 93 octane! Given that S550 GT350s weigh in at ~3800lbs, they absolutely rip at this power level!

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  • Nardo Grey 2018 Audi TT RS

    Nearly 600awhp from bolt-ons and E85 — these 8S/8V 2.5 TFSI EVO powered TT RS/RS3 are insanely potent! But we guess that’s what you get from an engine that’s essentially half a Gallardo 5.0L V10 with a turbocharger. And performance aside, this makes for quite a sweet sound as it rips to redline!

    When Michael brought us his Nardo Grey 2018 Audi TT RS, that result is exactly what he had in mind. So, we laid out a project plan to get him there, including a 93 octane pump gas map for daily duty, and an E85 map for when it’s time to scrap. Then with the parts in-hand and the car in-shop, we got busy to making it happen!
    Up first, John strapped her down for baseline dyno pulls to establish a starting point, coming in at 428.99awhp & 478.83lbft. From there, Dylan installed a front-mount intercooler from APR Performance, a down-pipe from Integrated Engineering, a carbon fiber 4″ intake system, 4″ turbocharger inlet elbow, MPI fuel injectors, and R7437-9 spark plugs from NGK Spark Plugs, and an ethanol content kit from Fuel-It.

    From there, she hit the rollers again to have both 93 octane and E85 maps dialed in via Unitronic. The results? 487.73awhp & 523.72lbft on 93 octane, and 581.50awhp & 583.78lbft on E85! A gain of 152.51awhp & 104.95lbft over baseline! Crazy-good results for such basic modifications. And given that the TT RS weighs in at ~3,300lbs, and transmits that power to all four wheels via 7-speed DCT transmission, we’re sure it absolutely rips!

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  • 2013 Subaru WRX – IAG Stage 2

    2013 Subaru WRX – IAG Stage 2

    Manny made the trip up from Georgia with his 2013 Subaru WRX to have the EJ255 built for his long term power goals!

    Up first in the shop, starting with a Stage 2 short block from IAG Performance, John rebuilt the EJ255 with brand new OEM Subaru gaskets & seals, WRX STI 11mm oil pump, fasteners from ARP, timing components from Gates, Street Series air/oil separator from IAG Performance, all working perfectly with the existing modifications, including an air-intake system from GrimmSpeed, turbocharger inlet tube from PERRIN Performance, down-pipe from COBB Tuning (connected to the OEM exhaust), Verticooler from Process West, and 3-port electronic boost control solenoid from COBB Tuning.

    With the mechanical work wrapped in the shop, Matt strapped her down to the rollers for Vlad to perform a custom Pro Tune via COBB Tuning‘s V3 Accessport. With the OEM VF52 turbocharger delivering 18psi, Vlad increased the EJ255’s output to 330.42awhp & 368.92lbft! Great results from the stock turbocharger. We’re looking forward to seeing more from this GH in the future!

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  • 2014 Subaru WRX

    2014 Subaru WRX

    After experiencing a connecting rod bearing failure with his 2014 Subaru WRX, Chris decided to take the opportunity to build the EJ255 for improved performance, resilience, and reliability for the long run!

    Up first in the shop, we removed the EJ255 to determine the extent of the failure and identify which components required replacing, then starting with a Stage 2 built short block from IAG Performance, we rebuilt the engine with brand new OEM Subaru gaskets & seals, WRX STI 11mm oil pump, oil cooler and associated components, AVCS components, oil pan, timing components from Gates, fasteners from ARP, V2 oil pick tube from IAG Performance, Street Series air/oil separator from IAG Performance, down-pipe from Invidia Exhaust, SF air-intake system from COBB Tuning, an HDSS clutch setup from Advanced Clutch Technology, along with all the miscellaneous OEM and aftermarket components to bring it all together.

    With the mechanical work wrapped in the shop, John strapped her down to the rollers for Vlad to perform a custom Pro Tune via COBB Tuning‘s V3 Accessport. While elevated intake air temperatures did hold us back a bit, Vlad was still able to increase the EJ255’s output to 290.80awhp & 315.82lbft! An upgraded intercooler down the line would really top this setup off nicely!

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  • 2018 Subaru WRX

    James brought his 2018 Subaru WRX in for his next round of modifications!

    Up first in the shop, John removed the factory plastic intake manifold and replaced it with a more Subaru aesthetically appropriate wrinkle red powder-coated forward-facing BRZ intake manifold, beautifully packaged by I Build Racecars, topped off with a front-mount intercooler system from Extreme Turbo Systems featuring that unmistakable cold side titanium charge pipe, all complimenting the existing modifications perfectly, including a down-pipe and SF air-intake system from COBB Tuning, a Street Series air/oil separator from IAG Performance, and a 3-port electronic boost control solenoid kit from GrimmSpeed.

    With the mechanical work wrapped in the shop, Matt strapped her down to the rollers for Vlad to perform a custom Pro Tune via COBB Tuning‘s Accessport. With 93 octane in the tank, and the factory turbocharger delivering 21psi, Vlad increased the FA20DIT’s output to a solid 338.93awhp & 342.05lbft! Great improvements both in terms of performance and under-hood aesthetics as well!

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  • 2007 Chevrolet Corvette Z06

    Alan brought us his 2007 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 to address the LS7’s infamous valve drop issues, add another 100whp+ worth of naturally aspirated power, all while maintaining optimal driveability!

    Up first, John performed baseline dyno runs to establish our starting point, coming in at 444.69whp & 432.73lbft. Then in the shop, Louis disassembled the LS7 to the short block and reassembled with a set of CNC ported cylinder heads from Lingenfelter Performance Engineering, a custom billet-core camshaft from Cam Motion designed with a goal of optimal drivability over peak power, valve springs from Brian Tooley Racing, pushrods from COMP Cams, rocker arm bronze bushing trunnion upgrade from Smith Brothers Pushrods, fasteners from ARP, SC1R intake system from Vararam Industries, 2.00″ primary OD long-tube headers from Stainless Works Cerakoted by Detective Coating connected to a Chambered Turbo axle-back exhaust from Stainless Works, spark plug wires from MSD Performance wrapped in Protect-a-Boots from Design Engineering, Inc., 160° thermostat from Lingenfeld, topped off with an Atomic AirForce intake manifold from MSD Performance, all brought together with new OEM GM gasket, seals, fluids, and timing components (along with a C5R timing chain).

    With the mechanical work wrapped in the shop, John strapped her down to the rollers for Vlad to perform a custom calibration via HP Tuners. The results? 560.58whp & 526.71lbft — a gain of 115.89whp & 93.98lbft! Tons of usable power for both the street and track, and yes, all while delivering that optimal drivability Alan was after.

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  • 2014 Chevrolet Corvette – Supercharged

    2014 Chevrolet Corvette – Supercharged

    James brought us his 2014 Chevrolet Corvette to have the LT1 loaded with forged internals, the boost turned, and to break the 700whp mark on pump gas!

    Up first in the shop, Andrew removed & disassembled the LT1 to the bare block, and then reassembled with Wiseco Automotive drop-in pistons, Katech CNC ported cylinder heads, Jannetty Racing Enterprises Inc. camshaft, Corvette C5R timing chain, ARP fasteners, Brian Tooley Racing & COMP Cams valve train components, Johnson Lifters Dog Bone lifters, Cam Motion AFM/DOD delete plugs with OEM GM components to complete the AFM/DOD delete, OEM LT4 high-pressure fuel pump & fuel injectors, DSX Tuning auxiliary fuel pump, a Circle D Specialties 258mm Pro Series 3,200rpm stall speed torque converter, along with all the OEM gaskets, seals, and miscellaneous components to bring it all together with the existing A&A Corvette Performance supercharger system, MSD Performance Atomic AirForce intake manifold, Stainless Works long-tube headers.

    With the mechanical work wrapped in the shop, 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 V-3 delivering ~8.5psi, Vlad increased the LT1’s output to a goal exceeding 740.03whp & 666.03lbft! Fantastic pump gas performance for this Stingray!

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  • 2017 Chevrolet Camaro SS – Whipple Supercharged

    2017 Chevrolet Camaro SS – Whipple Supercharged

    Steve brought us his 2017 Chevrolet Camaro SS in to have the LT1 put under some pressure!

    Up first in the shop, Archer installed a W175AX 2.9L twin-screw system from Whipple Superchargers, Super Damper from ATI Performance Products, 1.875″ primary OD long-tube headers from Stainless Works Cerakoted by Detective Coating connecting to a full exhaust system from Stainless Works, spark-plug wires from MSD Performance wrapped in Protect-a-Boots from Design Engineering, Inc., all topped off with an air-intake system from Roto-Fab, LLC.

    With the mechanical work wrapped in the shop, John strapped her down to the rollers for Vlad to perform a custom calibration via HP Tuners. With 93 octane in the tank, and power transmitting through the 8L80E automatic transmission, Vlad increased the LT1’s output to 674.68whp & 647.74lbft! While there is more power on the table, we decided to stop here with the stock pistons in mind.

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