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2008 Trailblazer SS – Stainless Works Long-tube Headers

Al brought us his extremely clean and well kept 2008 Chevrolet Trailblazer SS for some well-rounded upgrades!

Modifications performed by us below:

• Cold Air Inductions, Inc. air-intake system

• Stainless Works 1.34″ primary ID catted long-tube headers

• Stainless Works 2.50″ primary ID true dual exhaust w/ S-tube mufflers and X-pipe

• NGK Spark Plugs TR5IX spark plugs

• MSD Performance spark plug wires

• Design Engineering, Inc. Protect-A-Boot sleeves

• PCM of NC, INC brake duct mount transmission cooler kit

• PCM of NC, INC relocated oil pump pickup tube kit

• StopTech stainless steel brake lines

• PowerStop Z26 Street Kit w/ Calipers

October 11, 2021
2019 Corvette Grand Sport – A&A Supercharger

Some cars come and go, and some cars tend to stay forever. With Philip’s latest acquisition of this 2019 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport being a sentimental one, this C7 is here to stay.

With the decision being made to keep the car, the desire for more power couldn’t be avoided any longer, so a plan was set in place to get this C7 Grand Sport tipped over the 500whp mark!

Modifications performed by us:

• A&A Corvette Performance supercharger system

• Vortech Superchargers polished V3 Si head unit

• A&A Corvette Performance 8-rib 3.80″ upper supercharger pulley

• Innovators West, Inc. 7.650″ lower supercharger pulley

• A&A Corvette Performance oil feed and return lines

• Gates Corporation HD Fleetrunner “Green” belt

• A&A Corvette Performance 38mm Turbosmart blow-off valve

• NGK Spark Plugs LTR7IX-11 spark plugs

• Lingenfelter Performance Engineering 160° thermostat

• Mightymouse Solutions Mild catch can setup

With the mechanical work wrapped up in the shop by Andrew, 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 V3 Si delivering ~8psi, Vlad increased the LT1’s output to a solid 566.23whp & 551.72lbft! Some pretty outstanding numbers considering this C7 is still on the stock fuel system!

October 11, 2021
2019 Ford Mustang Bullitt – 3.0L Whipple Supercharger

Blake brought us Ford’s latest iteration of the legendary Bullitt Mustang, a 2019 example, finished in a beautiful Dark Highland Green Metallic exterior, to add some more spice to the mix in the form of some boost from Whipple Superchargers!

Modifications performed below:

• Whipple Superchargers Gen-V Stage-II W175FF 3.0L twin-screw system

• Whipple Superchargers 3.875″ upper supercharger pulley

• Whipple Superchargers 132mm throttle body

• Whipple Superchargers air-intake system

• Whipple Superchargers supplied 38 lb/hr fuel injectors

• JLT Performance 3.0 air/oil separator

• Boundary Lubrication Systems billet oil pump gears & crankshaft sprocket

• Reische Performance 170° thermostat

• Mishimoto Automotive polished aluminum coolant expansion tank

• Steeda adjustable engine mounts

• Calimer Transmissions Getrag MT-82/tr6060Specialist Stage 2 MT82-D4 Transmission Build

• McLeod Clutches RXT twin disc clutch

• McLeod Clutches racing flywheel

• BMR Suspension rear vertical links

• BMR Suspension double adjustable toe rods

• BMR Suspension IRS cradle lockout

• MGW Shifters race spec short throw shifter

• Stainless Works 1.825″ primary ID long-tube headers

• All miscellaneous OEM Ford gaskets, seals, and components to complete the work

With the mechanical work wrapped up by Michael in the shop, John strapped her down to the rollers for Vlad to perform a custom calibration via HP Tuners. With the Whipple 3.0L delivering 10psi, Vlad increased the Gen-III Coyote’s output to 725.93whp & 563.52lbft on 93 octane! With Blake’s Bullitt now featuring a healthy dose of boost and enough power to back up its heritage, it’s now an example Steve McQueen would sure be proud of.

October 11, 2021
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!

October 11, 2021
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 HDSS clutch

• 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!

October 11, 2021
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!

October 11, 2021
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!

October 11, 2021
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!

October 11, 2021
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

• Advanced Clutch Technology clutch

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!

October 11, 2021
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!

October 11, 2021

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