Two A90 Supras under the knife, side-by-side, both receiving the newly released AMS Performance Alpha 6 turbocharger systems, fuel system upgrades, and a long list of supporting modifications! Stay tuned for more to come from each!
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2015 Mustang GT – VMP Supercharger
Ahmad brought us his 2015 Ford Mustang GT to get the Gen-II Coyote equipped with our installed Stage-2 VMP Supercharged package, traction modifications, and calibrations for both 93 octane and E85! A proven recipe for 800whp.Modifications performed below:• VMP Performance Odin TVS2650 complete supercharger system• VMP Performance Twinjet twin-69mm throttle body• aFe POWER 120mm intake system• VMP Performance triple-pass heat exchanger with dual-11.00″ SPAL electric fans• Modular Motorsports Racing – MMR billet oil pump gears & crankshaft sprocket• GESi GSport GEN2 UHO EPA compliant catalytic converters• Injector Dynamics ID1050x fuel injectors• Fuel-it universal ethanol content sensor• JLT Performance 3.0 air/oil separator• NGK Spark Plugs LTR7IX-11 spark plugs• Steeda Ultimate “Stop The Hop” wheel hop eliminator package• McLeod Clutches RXT twin-disc clutch kit• Driveshaft Shop 1-piece 3.50″ aluminum driveshaft• BMR Suspension driveshaft safety loop• All the miscellaneous OEM Ford gaskets, seals, and components to complete the installationPreexisting modifications:• Stainless Works 1.875″ primary ID long-tube headersWith the mechanical work wrapped in the shop by TJ, John strapped her down to the rollers for Vlad to perform a custom calibration via HP Tuners. Results below!• Boost: ~12.5psi• 93 octane: 740.61whp & 591.79lbft• E85: 794.28whp & 615.50lbftSolid outcome all around! -
2015 Mustang GT – VMP Supercharger
Another VMP Performance supercharged Mustang wrapped up and on the prowl with an extra 300whp+ on tap! This one in particular is Tracey’s gorgeous Deep Impact Blue 2015 Ford Mustang GT, which received our installed VMP Performance Odin supercharger package.Modifications below:• VMP Performance Odin TVS2650 complete supercharger system• VMP Performance Twinjet twin-69mm throttle body• aFe POWER 120mm intake system• VMP Performance triple-pass heat exchanger with dual-11.00″ SPAL electric fans• Modular Motorsports Racing – MMR billet oil pump gears & crankshaft sprocket• JLT Performance 3.0 air/oil separator• NGK Spark Plugs LTR7IX-11 spark plugs• All the miscellaneous OEM Ford gaskets, seals, and components to complete the installationWith the mechanical work wrapped up by TJ 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, Vlad increased the Gen-II Coyote’s output to a strong 686.53whp & 541.32lbft through the 6R80 automatic transmission!With an initial baseline of 379.67whp & 376.59lbft, that’s a solid increase of 306.86whp & 164.76lbft! Quite impressive, considering this car still has 100% stock exhaust system. -
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• Lingenfelter Performance Engineering 160° thermostat• Mightymouse Solutions catch can• Custom dyno calibration via HP TunersIt 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! -
2020 Subaru WRX – Killer B Header & AEM Water-Methanol Injection
Cole brought us his 2020 Subaru WRX for some bolt-on performance and to get the FA20DIT dialed in by Vlad via COBB Tuning‘s Accessport V3!Modifications performed by us below:• Killer B Motorsport header• GrimmSpeed top-mount intercooler upgrade• COBB Tuning 3-port electronic boost control solenoid• AEM Performance Electronics Water/methanol injection kit• COBB Tuning Accessport V3With 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 335.66awhp & 358.12lbft!The new performance definitely put a smile on Cole’s face, and in his own words:“Just like last time, you guys nailed it. Made great power with my 2013 Boss 302 and I’m even more impressed with my 2020 WRX. Won’t go anywhere else.” -
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• Lingenfelter Performance Engineering 160° thermostat•NGK Spark Plugs LTR7IX-11 spark plugs• MSD Performance 8.5mm spark plug wires• Design Engineering, Inc. Protect-A-Boot sleevesWith 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
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 systemWith 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! -
1999 Nissan Skyline GT-R V-Spec – Öhlins Road & Track Coilovers
One of the few 50-state legal Midnight Purple II (LV4) 1999 Nissan Skyline GT-R V-Specs came through the Wilmington shop for its first round of work! Öhlins Road & Track coilovers, and the iconic satin black NISMO LMGT4 wheels. Needless to say, this combination really sets off the BNR34! Stay tuned for more to come from this legend. -
2020 Mustang GT – Stainless Works Long Tube Headers
Lee brought us his 2020 Ford Mustang GT for some bolt-on performance via our Stage-2 NA package! Modifications performed below:Performed by us:• JLT Performance cold-air intake system• Stainless Works SP 1.875″ primary ID long-tube headers w/high-flow catalytic converters• JLT Performance 3.0 air/oil separator• Reische Performance 170° thermostatIn addition to our Stage-2 NA package, Lee also opted to go with a Stainless Works Legend Series cat-back exhaust system to further enhance the Coyote growl!With the performance upgrades finished by TJ 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, Vlad increased the Gen-III Coyote output to a solid 474.62whp & 429.53lbft! Some killer results from bolt-on performance via our Stage 2 package!Click the link below to see more information on our available S550 Mustang GT packages! -
2019 Subaru WRX – FA20DIT IAG Stage 2 Short Block & FP Blue Turbo
After experiencing failure with the original FA20DIT, Matthew came in for his second round of work, and decided to take the opportunity to turn up the wick on his 2019 Subaru WRX! Build setup below:Round 1:• PERRIN Performance turbocharger inlet tube• Advanced Clutch Technology HDSS clutch kit• Advanced Clutch Technology streetlight flywheel• Invidia Exhaust down pipe• COBB Tuning Adjustable Shift Plate• PERRIN Performance pitch stop mount and engine mountsRound 2:• IAG Performance IAG Performance Stage 2 FA20DIT short block• ARP cylinder head studs• Forced Performance Turbochargers FB Blue turbocharger• Killer B Motorsport equal length Holy Header• NGK Spark Plugs ILKAR8H6 spark plugs• Extreme Turbo Systems Front Mount Intercooler Kit• All the miscellaneous OEM Subaru gaskets, seals, fuel system, and timing components to complete the installationWith the mechanical work wrapped up by Andrew in the shop, Matt strapped her down to the rollers for Vlad to perform a custom Flex Fuel calibration via COBB Tuning‘s Accessport V3. With flex fuel in the tank and the FB Blue delivering ~24psi, output was increased to a strong 394.62awhp & 415.86lbft!