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  • 2006 Lancer Evolution IX – MAPerformance “Long Rod” Engine Build

    2006 Lancer Evolution IX – MAPerformance “Long Rod” Engine Build

    Devon’s 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution MR is shaping up to be one killer build!
     
    On the build plan for Dylan and the team is a MAPerformance Stage 2 4g63T 2.0L long rod short block, MAPerformance stage 3 cylinder head service, Extreme Turbo Systems Evo 8/9 quick-spool turbo kit, transmission work from Jacks Transmissions, fuel system upgrade, brake system rebuild, drivetrain repairs & upgrades, various supporting modifications, all topped off with a custom calibration by Vlad via AEM Performance Electronics Infinity 506 stand-alone EMS.
     
    Stay tuned for more updates as we bring this Evo 9 back to life with plans to hit that 800awhp mark!

  • 2014 Subaru WRX – IAG Short Block

    2014 Subaru WRX – IAG Short Block

    Nick brought us his 2014 Subaru WRX to have the EJ257 built and ready for many miles of enjoyment!
     
    Build setup below:
    • IAG Performance Stage 2 EJ257 short block
    • IAG Performance wrist pin & cover seal kit
    • ARP 2000 series cylinder head studs
    • IAG Performance V2 stainless steel oil pickup
    • WRX STI 11mm oil pump
    • OEM Subaru oil pan, oil cooler, and associated components
    • OEM Subaru timing components
    • IAG Performance Street Series air/oil separator
    • OEM Subaru IHI VF52 turbocharger
    • IAG Performance turbocharger oil feed and AVCS oil lines
    • NGK Spark Plugs LFR7AIX spark plugs
    • Advanced Clutch Technology Streetlite flywheel
    • COBB Tuning Accessport V3
    • All the miscellaneous OEM Subaru gaskets, seals, and components to complete the installation
     
    Pre-existing:
    • Downpipe w/ high-flow catalytic converter
    • COBB Tuning cold-air-intake system
    • Process West top-mount intercooler
     
    With the mechanical work wrapped up by Andrew 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 EJ257’s output to 313.70awhp & 342.80lbft! Solid pump gas performance that Nick is sure to enjoy!

  • 2008 Challenger SRT8 – Whipple 2.9L

    2008 Challenger SRT8 – Whipple 2.9L

    Jeremy brought us his 2008 Dodge Challenger SRT8 to have the 6.1L Hemi put under some pressure and to get it over the 500whp mark!
     
    Modifications performed below:
    • Whipple Superchargers Stage-II 2.9L W175AX twin-screw system
    • Custom fabricated K&N Filters air-intake system
    • NGK Spark Plugs LZTR7AIX-13 spark plugs
    • JLT Performance 3.0 air/oil separator
    • Siemens Deka Fuel Injectors 63 lb/hr fuel injectors
    • MSD Performance fuel pump voltage booster
    • AEM Performance Electronics UEGO wideband AFR gauge
    • AEM Performance Electronics X-Series oil temperature gauge
    • AEM Performance Electronics X-Series water temperature gauge
    • HP Tuners unlocked ECU
    • All the miscellaneous OEM and aftermarket components to bring it all together.
     
    Pre-existing:
    • Stainless Works 1.825″ primary ID long-tube headers
     
    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 the Whipple 2.9L delivering ~8psi, Vlad increased the 6.1L’s output to 517.55whp & 517.82lbft! Some solid numbers considering the conservative boost levels!

  • 2020 Nissan GT-R – Boost Logic R35 Exhaust

    2020 Nissan GT-R – Boost Logic R35 Exhaust

    Joshua brought us his 2020 Nissan GT-R to let the VR38DETT breath better with an absolutely stunning exhaust system from Boost Logic! Modifications performed below:
     
    Performed by us:
    • Boost Logic R35 4″ titanium non-valved mid-pipe back exhaust system. (customer supplied)
     
    With the entire system including the midpipe section weighing in at only 25.8 lbs, not only did Joshua gain some performance, but also a weight savings of 45.5 lbs over the stock exhaust and y pipe!

  • 2017 Challenger Hellcat – 829 Wheel Horsepower

    2017 Challenger Hellcat – 829 Wheel Horsepower

    With our Stage 1 Hellcat package installed, 93 octane in the tank, and over 800whp on tap now, Frank’s 2017 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat left the shop with a bit more jam! Modifications below:
     
    Performed by us:
    • TBA Machine 2.85″ upper supercharger pulley
    • TBA Machine Hellcat 3″ dual bearing supercharger idler pulley
    • MotoRad 180° thermostat
    • Gates Corporation HD Fleetrunner Micro-V “Green” belt
    • NGK Spark Plugs LFR7AIX spark plugs
     
    Pre-existing:
    • JLT Performance air-intake system
    • JLT Performance air-oil separator
     
    With the mechanical work wrapped in the shop by John, Matt strapped her back down to the rollers for Vlad to perform a custom calibration via HP Tuners. With 93 octane in the tank, and the IHI 2.4L supercharger delivering ~15psi, Vlad increased output to 829.04whp & 718.81lbft — some killer gains from a bolt-on package!

  • 2015 Subaru WRX – IAG & Cobb Parts Install

    2015 Subaru WRX – IAG & Cobb Parts Install

    There were several pre-existing modifications already in place on Nate’s Lightning Red 2015 WRX. The plan was to add some additional bolt-on performance, and to get the FA20DIT dialed in by Vlad via COBB Tuning‘s Accessport V3!
     
    Modifications performed by us below:
    • COBB Tuning top-mount intercooler
    • IAG Performance Street Series air-oil separator
    • NGK Spark Plugs ILKAR8H6 Spark Plugs
     
    Pre-existing:
    • GrimmSpeed 3-port electronic boost control solenoid
    • PERRIN Performance turbo inlet pipe
    • Mishimoto Automotive charge pipes
    • Mishimoto Automotive resonated downpipe
    • COBB Tuning SF air-intake system
     
    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 COBB Tuning‘s Accessport V3. With 93 octane in the tank, Vlad increased the FA20DIT’s output to 314.05awhp & 337.61lbft! Solid numbers coming out of this stock-turbo ’15 WRX!

  • 2018 Dodge Challenger – Comp Cam Install

    2018 Dodge Challenger – Comp Cam Install

    Jim brought us his 2018 Dodge Challenger R/T with two goals in mind, improve the Hemi growl and get the 5.7L sitting over the 400whp mark!
     
    Up first in the shop, John removed the factory ECU so that it could be overnighted to HP Tuners and unlocked for calibration, and then moved on to tearing the Challenger down for some engine work in preparation for letting those bald eagles fly! Modifications below:
     
    Performed by us:
    • COMP Cams stage 2 HRT 220/230 Hydraulic Roller VVT camshaft
    • COMP Cams phase-limiter kit
    • COMP Cams pushrods
    • COMP Cams valve-lock set
    • COMP Cams sprint seats
    • COMP Cams 7-degree steel retainers
    • COMP Cams valve springs
    • COMP Cams positive stop PTFE valve seals
    • OEM Mopar Hellcat lifters
    • OEM Hellcat engine oil pump
    • MDS delete utilizing OEM Mopar components
    • NGK Spark Plugs LZTR5AIX-13 spark plugs
    • Milodon 160° Thermostat
    • Stainless Works 1.875″ Primary ID long-tube headers w/ high-flow catalytic converters
    • HP Tuners smart access cable
    • All the miscellaneous OEM and aftermarket odds-and-ends to bring it all together.
     
    Pre-existing:
    • Mopar air-intake system
    • Ported throttle body
     
    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 HP Tuners. With 93 octane in the tank, Vlad increased the 5.7L’s output to 427.71whp & 418.74lbft! With an initial baseline of 360.07whp & 393.16, this ’18 Challenger R/T got a nice jump in power that Jim is sure to enjoy!

  • 2019 Ford F-150 – Whipple 3.0L Supercharger

    With 600whp at your right foot, the utility aspect of a truck, and the notorious Whipple whine under the hood, August’s may have the perfect daily driver! Once the truck was pulled into the shop, John got to work preparing the 2019 Ford F-150 SSV to get it’s Gen-III Coyote 5.0L Whipple 3.0L equipped! Modifications below:
     
    Performed by us:
    • Whipple Superchargers Stage-II 3.0L W185ax twin-screw system
    • Whipple Superchargers billet 132mm throttle body
    • Whipple Superchargers Crusher air-intake system
    • Whipple Superchargers 55 lb-hr fuel injectors
    • Boundary Lubrication Systems billet oil pump gears
    • Boundary Lubrication Systems billet crankshaft sprocket
    • All the miscellaneous OEM and aftermarket components to bring it all together
     
    Pre-existing:
    • Stainless Works 1.78″ ID long-tube headers
    • Stainless Works X-pipe
    • Magnaflow cat-back exhaust system
     
    With the mechanical work wrapped up in the shop by John, Matt strapped her down to the rollers to flash a tune from Whipple Superchargers via HP Tuners. With 93 octane in the tank and the Whipple 3.0L delivering ~11psi, the Coyote’s output was increased to a solid 619.22whp & 513.54lbft! Needless to say, August is now having much more fun on the daily commute.

  • C8 Corvette – AWE Cat-Back Exhaust

    C8 Corvette – AWE Cat-Back Exhaust

    In addition to the recent cold-start video that was posted, we also wanted to share some behind-the-scenes action of the cat-back install on Christopher’s C8 Corvette. With this being our first C8 in shop and on the lift, we were all a bit excited to have a glance at the new mid-engined machinery that Chevrolet has been teasing us with for the past few years.
     
    With the C8 pulled into the shop and on the lift, Andrew got to work removing the rear bumper and OEM exhaust system. With the OEM exhaust system unbolted and out of the way, Andrew started piecing together the new 3” CNC mandrel-bent, U.S.-made .065” wall T304L stainless steel cat-back exhaust from the fine folks over at AWE Tuning. With this exhaust being designed, engineered, and manufactured in-house at AWE here in America, it’s nice to see American parts being used on American vehicles.
     
    Once the install work was completed, the C8 was brought back down to the ground, and the initial turn of the key handled, it was evident that this exhaust system was exactly what Christopher, and the entire shop, wanted. The mild growl of the factory exhaust was replaced with an instant roar of the AWE, leaving Christopher with grin from ear to ear!
    Performed by us:
     
    • AWE Tuning cat-back Touring Edition exhaust system w/ quad chrome silver tips.

  • 2021 Infiniti Q60s – HKS Exhaust

    2021 Infiniti Q60s – HKS Exhaust

    Ken brought us his brand new, 2021 Infiniti Q60s to have us install a beautiful exhaust system from HKS Co., Ltd!
     
    Modifications performed by us:
     
    • HKS Co., Ltd stainless steel, dual muffler cat-back exhaust system.
     
    While not an overbearing exhaust compared to most, this Q60s left the shop with a refined, smooth note that enhances the VR30. With titanium tips and the option to cap off the secondary Helmholtz resonators, it’s the perfect upgrade to a street-driven daily driver.