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  • 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT – Tuning

    2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT – Tuning

    Ethan brought his Whipple Superchargers Gen-III 2.9L W175ax twin-screw equipped 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT in for some attention! With the previous calibration offering some less than desirable part-throttle behavior, Ethan decided that while he was having us address the problem, he’d also take the opportunity to add a bit more boost and go for a bit more power.

    After assessing the existing calibration, we discovered that there were significant drivability and power improvements to be made without any mechanical changes. However, to make the target power with less ignition timing, we installed a 3.125″ pulley from Whipple to deliver a safe ~10psi to the 6.4L HEMI. With the quick mechanical work wrapped in the shop, Charlie strapped her down to the rollers for Vlad to perform a custom calibration via HP Tuners.

    The results? She printed a best run of 664.83awhp & 624.77lbft — a bit too much at all four wheels for our comfort on stock 392 pistons. As a result, Vlad set the final out-the-door numbers to a safer 633.66awhp & 591.88lbft on 93 octane! Solid outcome for this boosted Cherokee.

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  • 2010 Ford Mustang GT – Supercharged

    2010 Ford Mustang GT – Supercharged

    With Coyote 5.0L powered Mustangs becoming more and more accessible to gearheads, the preceding 3-valve 4.6L doesn’t get as much love as it used to these days. And when you consider the starting point of each, it’s certainly easy to understand why. That said, there are still those that like to take the path less traveled, and don’t mind going against convention — and Martin, the owner of this 2010 Ford Mustang GT, is that kind of guy.

    So, he brought his S197 in to have the 4.6L taken up a few notches with the help of a little boost! Up first in the shop, Dom installed a 2.3L W140ax twin-screw system from Whipple Superchargers, long-tube headers from Stainless Works Cerakote ceramic coated in Glacier Titanium by Detective Coating, an HP Tuners nGauge to keep an eye on engine vitals, a Hurst Performance Products short-throw shifter, along with all the OEM Ford odds-and-ends to bring it together.

    With the mechanical work wrapped in the shop, Charlie strapped her down to the rollers for Vlad to perform a custom calibration via HP Tuners. The results? 524.97whp & 514.70lbft on 93 octane! Check out the dyno video below.

     

     

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  • 2016 Ford Mustang GT – 900HP

    2016 Ford Mustang GT – 900HP

    Daniel brought his 2016 Ford Mustang GT in to have her put under a little pressure! And as it turned out, this particular Coyote 5.0L is quite the factory freak…

    Up first, Andrew installed a Gen-IV 2.9L twin-screw system from Whipple Superchargers equipped with a 3.750″ upper pulley along with Stage 2 upgrades including a high-flow intercooler pump and billet Roval 132mm throttle body, billet oil pump gears from Modular Motorsports Racing – MMR, a set of LTR7IX spark plugs from NGK Spark Plugs India, along with all the miscellaneous OEM Ford components to bring it together, breathing through the existing 1.875″ primary diameter long-tube headers from CORSA Performance, all transmitting through an RST clutch & steel flywheel setup from McLeod Clutches.

    Then with the mechanical work completed, Matt strapped her down to the rollers for Vlad to perform a custom calibration via HP Tuners. The result? A repeatable 777.94whp and 593.71lbft at ~12psi on 93 octane, with a highest run of 791.51whp & 596.32lbft! From this exact combination of parts on 93 octane, these are the highest numbers we’ve produced on a factory Gen-II Coyote by a margin of ~25whp. Solid outcome all around!

     

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  • 2008 Chevrolet Corvette Z06

    Ron brought us his Atomic Orange Metallic 2008 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 to address the LS7’s infamous valve drop issues, and also add another ~125whp worth of naturally aspirated power in the process! Up first in the shop, John installed a set of CNC ported cylinder heads from Lingenfelter Performance Engineering, a custom billet-core camshaft from Cam Motion, push rods from COMP Cams, rocker arm bronze bushing trunnion upgrade from Smith Brothers Pushrods, fasteners from ARP, all new OEM GM gasket, seals, fluids, and timing components (along with a C5R timing chain), with a set of long-tube headers from Stainless Works to top it all off.

    After the mechanical work wrapped in the shop, Matt strapped her down to the rollers for Vlad to bring it all together with a custom calibration via HP Tuners. The results? 574.01whp & 536.79lbft! This output with a naturally aspirated C6Z is an absolutely blast of a car both on the street and on the track. Needless to say, Ron is enjoying the new performance!

        

     

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  • 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk

    2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk

    Brian brought us his 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk to have the wick turned up! Starting out in the shop, Louis set the supercharged 6.2L Hemi up with a Metco 2.75″ upper pulley, Metco billet idler, and a set of Injector Dynamics ID1050X fuel injectors, all breathing through the existing air-intake system.

    With the mechanical work wrapped in the shop, Charlie strapped her down to the rollers for Vlad to perform a custom calibration via HP Tuners. The result? 766.17awhp & 722.74lbft on 93 octane! These Trackhawks with just a few bolt-on modifications remain our nomination for the ultimate daily driver.

     

     

     

     

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  • 2016 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat

    2016 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat

    Alan brought us his Jazz Blue Pearlcoat 2016 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat to have her taken up a notch!

    Working with the existing Legmaker Intakes, LLC air-intake system, Alex installed a Metco 2.75″ upper pulley to get the 2.4L supercharger spinning a bit higher, along with a Gates green belt & Metco billet idler to keep belt slip in check, a Mishimoto Automotive 160° thermostat to lower the engine’s operating temperature, and addressed fuel supply with a set of Injector Dynamics ID1050X fuel injectors.

    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 result? 803.45whp & 713.79lbft on 93 octane! Strong outcome for this ‘Cat! 

     

     

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  • (2) 2019 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1s – His and Hers

    (2) 2019 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1s – His and Hers

    Not to use a trendy term here, but this is a serious relationship goals story…

    Husband and wife duo Damian (HIS ZL1) and Cody (HER ZL1) brought their brand new 2019 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1s in for identical modifications! Just days apart, each received Roto-Fab, LLC dry filter air-intake systems, ZPE GripTec 2.30″ upper supercharger pullies with Gates HD Green belts, Stainless Works long-tube headers with 2.00″ OD primaries Cerakoted by Detective Coating, MSD Performance spark-plug wires, Design Engineering, Inc. Protect-a-Boots, Borla Exhaust ATAK exhaust systems, Mishimoto Automotive 180° thermostats, all topped off with Mightymouse Solutions Mild catch can systems.

    After the mechanical work wrapped in the shop, both were strapped down to the rollers by Charlie for Vlad to perform custom calibrations via HP Tuners. Up first, Damian’s ZL1 1LE laid down a best run of 665.71whp & 704.78lbft with a repeatable 639.40whp & 699.70lbft on 93 octane. And days later, Cody’s ZL1 laid down a best run of 664.03whp & 689.16lbft with a repeatable 647.14whp & 681.52lbft. Really cool story and killer outcome all around!

        
     
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  • 2011 Cadillac CTS-V – 875HP

    2011 Cadillac CTS-V – 875HP

    Joseph’s 2011 Cadillac CTS-V rolled into the shop as an engine-less shell, with boxes of engine parts in the trunk, and a simple guiding goal: build his V2 into a reliable 700whp+ daily driver.

    So, we inventoried what we had to work with, filled in the gaps, and turned this V2 into a street-prowling beast! The build is centered around a Steve Morris Engines built 377cid/6.2L LSA-based short block with a bump in compression ratio to 10:1, Melling Performance Parts oil pump, stock unported cylinder heads, ARP cylinder head studs, custom 3-bolt conversion camshaft from Cam Motion, valve train from Total Engine Airflow, COMP Cams, and Brian Tooley Racing, Jokerz performance ported OEM LSA 1.9L supercharger, ZPE GripTec 2.55″ upper supercharger pulley driven by a Lingenfelter Performance Engineering 9.55″ lower, OEM Camaro ZL1 supercharger lid with a Dedicated Motorsports reinforced intercooler brick, AFCO Racing heat exchanger, Aldo Welds trunk-mounted intercooler coolant tank, breathing in through an AIRAID intake system & OEM LS7 throttle body, with a Mightymouse Solutions catch can delivering clean air, breathing out through a set of Kooks Headers and Exhaust long-tube headers, with fueling provided via DSX Tuning auxiliary fuel pump & Flex Fuel conversion, Injector Dynamics ID1050X fuel injectors, and all the OEM GM & aftermarket odds-and-ends to bring it all together.

    Once the mechanical work wrapped in the shop, Charlie strapped her down to the rollers for Vlad to perform a custom Flex Fuel calibration via HP Tuners, coming in at a strong 753.35whp & 721.20lbft on E85! Pound-for-pound, it is hard to beat a well-built 750whp V2 for a daily driver.

     

     
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  • 2016 Chevrolet Camaro SS – 850HP

    2016 Chevrolet Camaro SS – 850HP

    Sean has been bringing his cars to National Speed since 2008, and over the years, has brought in quite a variety: 370Z for bolt-ons, EVO X for a full build, ’66 Nova for a ZZ454 engine swap & build, all leading up to his latest project, his 2016 Chevrolet Camaro SS. And back in November of 2017, Sean brought her in for a Magnuson Superchargers Heartbeat TVS2300 supercharger system, a Roto-Fab, LLC intake system, Stainless Works long-tube headers & complete exhaust system, and a custom calibration by Vlad via HP Tuners, coming in at 546.80whp & 545.77lbft through the 8L90E. Hell of a nice starting point!

    Several months later, Sean was ready for some quicker & faster ETs, and brought her back in for the next big step! And this time around, it was a block-out affair. First up, John removed the engine and disassembled it to the bare block, and proceeded with installing drop-in Wiseco Automotive forged pistons, JRE camshaft, Johnson Lifters Dog Bone 2110 lifters, Brian Tooley Racing valve train, ARP fasteners, AFM/DOD delete utilizing OEM GM components, OEM LT4 high-pressure fuel pump & fuel injectors, DSX Tuning Flex Fuel conversion & auxiliary fuel pump system, Circle D Specialties 258mm Pro Series torque converter, Driveshaft Shop driveshaft & 1,400hp axles, and then topped the setup off with a 70mm upper pulley, OEM LT5 throttle body mated via JRE adapter, and changed out the old-style Roto-Fab intake for the new Big Gulp setup.

    After the mechanical work wrapped in the shop, Matt strapped her down to the rollers for Vlad to perform a custom Flex Fuel & TCU calibration via HP Tuners. Even with 103° ambient air temperature, and the converter unlocked, the new setup laid down 682.19whp & 656.51lbft on 93 octane, and 740.05whp & 694.24lbft on E50, at only ~12.5psi! That extra 193.25whp & 148.47lbft should definitely show up in Sean’s track times!

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  • 2009 Nissan GT-R – 1,000HP

    2009 Nissan GT-R – 1,000HP

    When Scott brought us his 2009 Nissan GT-R, he had a very clear vision for what he wanted: a lightened-up, super-responsive, 1,000bhp+ daily-driver, with a focus on reliability. And it goes without saying, that’s a vision we were beyond excited to execute!

    The core of the build is centered around a reinforced VR38DETT featuring Magnus Motorsports short block & cylinder heads, Alpha Performance camshaft set, Ferrea Racing Components valve train, ARP CA625 cylinder head studs, Alpha Performance engine oil cooler system, with OEM Nissan gaskets, seals, fluid, pumps, timing components, and all the odds-and-ends to refresh the long block, Alpha Performance Alpha-9 turbochargers & inlets drawing air from Got Boost Performance 3.00″ air intakes & speed-density conversion, Alpha Performance ECBS kit, Extreme Turbo Systems Race intercooler system, TiAL Sport 50mm QR blow-off valves, with a GT1R air/oil separator providing a cleaner air charge, ETS down-pipes mated to the existing mid-pipe & exhaust system, with fuel system featuring T1 Race Development rails & lines, Alpha Performance Omega brushless single-pump system, Injector Dynamics ID1700X fuel injectors, SBD Flex Fuel system, with power transmitting through a Jacks Transmissions built GR6 and Driveshaft Shop rear axles & hubs, all topped off with a beautiful pair of super-lightweight Technocraft T2 dry carbon fiber seats, Alpha Performance carbon ceramic brake rotors, with a set of Home to Volk Racing ZE40 Time Attack wheels wrapped in Mickey Thompson Performance Tires & Wheels ET Street S/S radials putting it all to the ground.

    Once Jared wrapped all the mechanical work in the shop, Matt strapped the R35 down to the rollers for Vlad to perform a Flex Fuel calibration via COBB Tuning‘s Accessport. The results? Precisely where we wanted to land, coming in at 905.96whp & 839.65lbft on E85, 800.98whp & 684.76lbft on 93 octane, with each map offering usable power all over the curve! Needless to say, Scott’s vision was fulfilled, and will keep him grinning ear-to-ear every single day.

     

     

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