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  • 2019 Ford Mustang GT – Stage-1 VMP Supercharger Package

    2019 Ford Mustang GT – Stage-1 VMP Supercharger Package

    Jordan brought us his 2019 Ford Mustang GT to have the Gen-III Coyote setup with our Stage-1 VMP Supercharged package! This package is a proven performance to get S550 Mustangs into the 600whp range on 93 octane, with tons of headroom with simple upgrades from there!
     
    Setup below:
    • VMP Performance Loki TVS2650R complete supercharger system
    • VMP Performance 88mm upper supercharger pulley
    • VMP Performance billet fuel rails
    • VMP Performance 56lb/hr fuel injectors
    • VMP Performance fuel pump voltage booster
    • VMP Performance single-pass heat exchanger
    • NGK Spark Plugs LTR7IX-11 spark plugs
    • All the miscellaneous OEM Ford gaskets, seals, and components to complete the installation
     
    With the mechanical work wrapped up by Dylan in the shop, John strapped her down to the rollers for a custom calibration by Vlad via HP Tuners. With 93 octane in the tank, the Gen-III Coyote’s output was increased to a solid 624.69whp & 530.13lbft — an increase of over 200whp & 150lbft over stock baseline! Absolutely stellar performance for this daily driven Mustang.

  • 2021 Dodge Charger R/T Scat Pack – Stage 1 NA Package

    2021 Dodge Charger R/T Scat Pack – Stage 1 NA Package

    Lance brought us his 2021 Dodge Charger R/T Scat Pack for our Stage-1 package! This setup adds noticeable performance, engine induction noise, and can be done in less than a day! Fantastic starting point for any Mopar vehicle.
     
    Package contents below:
    • JLT Performance air-intake system
    • National Speed in-house ECU unlock
    • SmartAccess cable
    • Custom calibration via HP Tuners
     
    With the mechanical work wrapped up in the shop by Dylan, Matt strapped her down to the rollers for a custom calibration by Vlad via HP Tuners. With 93 octane in the tank, Vlad increased the 6.4L Hemi’s output to 470.24whp & 483.17lbft. Freakishly strong performance for a 6.4L Hemi with the modifications performed!

  • 2021 Ford Mustang GT – Stage 1 NA Package

    2021 Ford Mustang GT – Stage 1 NA Package

    Isaias brought us his 2021 Ford Mustang GT for the first round of modifications: our Stage-1 NA package! Up first, Matt strapped the Mustang down to the rollers for some initial baseline pulls, coming in 418.53whp & 384.82lbft.
     
    Then, the car was pulled into the shop for John to perform the following upgrades:
    • JLT Performance air-intake intake system
    • JLT Performance 3.0 air/oil separator
    • Reische Performance 170° thermostat
     
    With the mechanical work wrapped up in the shop by John, Matt strapped her back down to the rollers for a custom calibration by Vlad via HP Tuners. With 93 octane in the tank, Vlad increased the Gen-III Coyote’s output to 447.96whp & 419.09lbft — a gain of 29.43whp & 34.27lbft over stock, even in the summer heat! Fantastic starting point to add to down the line.

  • 2018 Ford Mustang GT350 – Stage 2 Whipple Supercharger Package

    2018 Ford Mustang GT350 – Stage 2 Whipple Supercharger Package

    A couple days ago, we shared a feature video on Holt‘s Lightning Blue Metallic 2018 Ford Mustang Shelby GT350 that received our Stage-2 Whipple Supercharger package, but thought we’d also share a project post covering the build process! This package took Holt’s GT350 to over 800whp on 93 octane!
     
    Performed by us:
    • Whipple Superchargers Gen-V 3.0L W185ax twin-screw supercharger system
    • Whipple Superchargers 3.750″ upper supercharger pulley
    • Whipple Superchargers billet Roval 132mm throttle body
    • Whipple Superchargers air-intake system
    • DeatschWerks 76lb/hr fuel injectors
    • Optional VMP Performance triple-pass heat exchanger with dual SPAL 11.00″ electric fans
    • Modular Motorsports Racing – MMR billet oil pump gears
    • Modular Motorsports Racing – MMR billet crankshaft sprocket
    •Stainless Works 2.00″ primary ID long-tube headers with high-flow catalytic converters
    • Optional Mantic Clutch 9000 Series Ceremetallic twin-disc clutch
    • JLT Performance 3.0 air/oil separator
    • Denso ITV-22 spark plugs
     
    With the mechanical work wrapped up in the shop by John, Matt strapped her down to the rollers for a custom calibration by Vlad via HP Tuners. With 93 octane in the tank, the 5.2L Voodoo’s output was increased to 809.00whp & 602.21lbft — a peak gain of 351.32whp & 233.86lbft! Absolutely killer outcome all around.

  • 2021 Subaru WRX – Bolt-Ons & Performance Calibration

    2021 Subaru WRX – Bolt-Ons & Performance Calibration

    Jonathan brought us his 2021 Subaru WRX for some bolt-on performance and to get the FA20DIT dialed in by Vlad via COBB Tuning’s Accessport V3!
     
    Modifications below:
    • IAG Performance Street Series air-oil separator
    • COBB Tuning 3-port electronic boost control solenoid
    • GrimmSpeed J-pipe with high-flow catalytic converter
    • Eibach Pro-Kit lowering springs
     
    With the mechanical work wrapped up in the shop by Alex, Matt strapped her down to the rollers for Vlad to perform a custom calibration via COBB Tuning‘s Accessport V3. With 93 octane in the tank, Vlad increased the FA20DIT’s output to 297.66awhp & 336.36lbft! Great foundational modifications for some octane and more boost down the line.

  • 2018 Dodge Challenger Daytona – Stage 3 NA Package

    2018 Dodge Challenger Daytona – Stage 3 NA Package

    Mike brought us his 2018 Dodge Challenger Daytona to have the 5.7L Hemi equipped with our Stage-3 NA package!
     
    Modifications below:
    • National Speed in-house ECU/PCM unlock
    • SmartAccess cable
    • JLT Performance Series II cold-air intake system
    • JLT Performance 3.0 air/oil separator
    • Stainless Works Stainless Power 1.875″ primary ID long-tube headers with high-flow catalytic converters
    • Optional Borla Exhaust ATAK exhaust system
    • COMP Cams Stage-2 HRT 273° camshaft
    • COMP Cams phase limiter
    • COMP Cams valve seats, valve seals, valve springs, valve retainers & locks
    • Manley Performance Products, Inc. chromoly pushrods
    • MDS delete utilizing OEM Mopar components
    • OEM Hellcat lifters
    • OEM Hellcat engine oil pump
    • NGK Spark Plugs LFR6AIX-11 spark plugs
    • MotoRad 180° thermostat
    • All the miscellaneous OEM and aftermarket odds-and-ends to bring it all together
     
    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, Vlad increased the 5.7L Hemi’s output to a solid 423.89whp & 419.19lbft!

  • 2016 Honda Civic Si – GTX3076R Turbocharger Install

    2016 Honda Civic Si – GTX3076R Turbocharger Install

    John brought us his 2015 Honda Civic Si to get the K24Z7 force fed and up to the 400whp mark! Setup below:
     
    Performed by us:
    • PRL Motorsports, LLC Stage 2 turbocharger system
    • Garrett – Advancing Motion GTX3076R turbocharger
    • PRL Motorsports, LLC air-intake system
    • PRL Motorsports, LLC front-mount intercooler
    • PRL Motorsports, LLC down-pipe
    • GESi G-Sport GEN2 UHO EPA compliant catalytic converters
    • SpeedFactory Tuning & Fabrication 3-port electronic boost control solenoid
    • Hondata 4bar MAP sensor
    • DeatschWerks 340lph DW300C in-tank fuel pump
    • Injector Dynamics ID1050x fuel injectors
    • Advanced Clutch Technology XTSS clutch assembly
    • AEM Performance Electronics X-Series UEGO wideband controller
    • NGK Spark Plugs KR7DIX-11S spark plugs
     
    With the mechanical work wrapped up in the shop by Michael, John strapped her down to the rollers for Vlad to perform a custom calibration via Hondata Flash Pro. With 93 octane in the tank, and the Garrett GTX3076R delivering ~15psi, Vlad increased output to a solid 400.85whp & 372.13lbft! These FG4 Civics absolutely RIP at this power level!

  • 2016 Subaru WRX – IAG Stage 1 FA20DIT Short Block

    2016 Subaru WRX – IAG Stage 1 FA20DIT Short Block

    Ikimba brought us his 2016 Subaru WRX for our IAG short block package to get the FA20DIT built and ready for more reliable power!
     
    Modifications performed by us:
    • IAG Performance Stage 1 FA20DIT short block
    • ARP 2000 series cylinder head studs
    • Killer B Motorsport Ultimate engine oil pickup tube
    • IAG Performance Street Series air/oil separator
    • NGK Spark Plugs ILKAR8H6 spark plugs
    • Advanced Clutch Technology Streetlite flywheel
    • OEM Subaru timing components, timing cover with engine oil pump, engine oil pan, and engine oil cooler assembly
    • All the miscellaneous OEM Subaru gaskets, seals, and components to complete the installation
     
    Existing modifications:
    • Boost Lab TD06SL2-54X turbocharger
    • GrimmSpeed 3-port electronic boost control solenoid
    • Mishimoto air-intake system
    • COBB Tuning J-pipe with EPA compliant GESi G-Sport catalytic converter
    • COBB Tuning exhaust system
    • AMS Performance front-mount intercooler
    • COBB Tuning Flex Fuel conversion
     
    With the mechanical work wrapped up in the shop, Matt strapped her down to the rollers for Vlad to perform a custom calibration via COBB Tuning’s Accessport V3. With 93 octane in the tank, Vlad increased the FA20DIT’s output to 342.31awhp & 313.02lbft! We’ll see this car back shortly for E85 numbers, but with the Boost Lab TD06 in place, we expect to see some stellar results!

  • 2017 Chevrolet Camaro SS – Whipple 2.9L

    2017 Chevrolet Camaro SS – Whipple 2.9L

    Steve brought us his 2017 Chevrolet Camaro SS for it’s third round of work! The goal with this project was to safely hit the 700whp mark on 93 octane, and lay the groundwork for more power down the road. The solution? Our LT1 drop-in pistons & connecting rods package! Full build details below:
     
    Performed by us:
    • Whipple Superchargers 2.9L Gen-III W175ax modified to work with LT4 HPFP
    • Whipple Superchargers 2.750″ upper supercharger pulley
    • ATI Performance Products Super Damper
    • Gates HD Fleetrunner Micro-V “Green” belt
    • Gwatney Performance Innovation drop-in pistons & connecting rods
    • OEM GMPP Corvette C5.R/C6.R/C7.R timing chain
    • Cam Motion oil passage block-off plugs
    • Brian Tooley Racing valve spring set
    • Brian Tooley Racing push rods
    • Brian Tooley Racing trunnion roller upgrade
    • Brian Tooley Racing 160° thermostat
    • ARP Pro Series cylinder head stud kit
    • Johnson Lifters 2110 hydraulic roller lifters
    • Gen-IV LSx lifter guide plate
    • OEM GM Gen-V LT4 fuel pump with lash properly set
    • OEM GM Gen-V LT4 140.70lb/hr fuel injector
    • OEM Camaro ZL1 low-pressure fuel pump
    • DSX Tuning auxiliary fuel pump system
    • Stainless Works 1.875″ primary ID long-tube headers
    • GESi G Sport UHO (Ultra High Output) EPA compliant catalytic converter cores
    • MSD Performance 8.5mm spark plug wires
    • Design Engineering, Inc. Protect-A-Boot sleeves
    • NGK Spark Plugs LTR7IX-11 spark plugs
    • Roto-Fab air-intake system
    • Nick Williams 103mm throttle body
    • OEM GM 3bar MAP sensor
    • StopTech Sport slotted front & rear brake rotors
    • Hawk Performance ceramic brake pads
    • BMR Suspension rear cradle lockout bushings
    • BMR Suspension upper control arms
     
    Work performed prior to us:
    • Custom grind camshaft with 32% fuel pump lobe
    • Ported cylinder heads
    • Aftermarket torque converter with 3,500rpm stall speed
     
    With the mechanical work wrapped up 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 the Whipple 2.9L delivering ~15 psi, Vlad increased the LT1’s output to a solid 799.24whp & 765.98lbft! We’re looking forward to seeing this 6th Gen back for more in the future!

  • 2017 Mustang GT – Stage 2 Whipple 3.0L Supercharger Package

    2017 Mustang GT – Stage 2 Whipple 3.0L Supercharger Package

    Collin brought us his 2017 Ford Mustang GT to have the Gen-II Coyote set up with our Stage-2 Whipple 3.0L package! Modifications below:
     
    Performed by us:
    • Whipple Superchargers Gen-V 3.0L W185ax twin-screw supercharger system
    • Whipple Superchargers 3.750″ upper supercharger pulley
    • Whipple Superchargers billet Roval 132mm throttle body
    • Whipple Superchargers air-intake system
    • DeatschWerks 76lb/hr fuel injectors
    • Modular Motorsports Racing – MMR billet oil pump gears
    • Modular Motorsports Racing – MMR billet crankshaft sprocket
    • JLT Performance 3.0 air/oil separator
    • NGK Spark Plugs LTR7IX-11 spark plugs
     
    Pre-existing:
    • Stainless Works 1.875″ primary ID long-tube headers with high-flow catalytic converters
    • ROUSH Performance exhaust system
     
    With the mechanical work wrapped up in the shop by Dylan, John strapped her down to the rollers for a custom calibration by Vlad via HP Tuners. With 93 octane in the tank and the Whipple 3.0L delivering ~12psi, the Coyote’s output was increased to a solid 753.60whp & 594.57lbft!