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  • 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.

  • 2017 Chevrolet SS – Whipple 2.9L

    2017 Chevrolet SS – Whipple 2.9L

    On this installment of Whipple Wednesday, Jesse brought us his 2017 Chevrolet SS to create the perfect American family sedan, injected with a little bit of Aussie spirit! Following the desired Holden HSV GTS setup that we never got stateside, this SS features something the SS’s should’ve come with in America……BOOST!
     
    Pre-existing modifications performed by us:

    • AIRAID air-intake system
    • Stainless Works 1.78″ primary ID catted long-tube headers
    • MSD Performance spark plug wires
    • Design Engineering, Inc. Protect-A-Boot sleeves
    Performed by us:
    • Whipple Superchargers 2.9L Gen-IV W175FF supercharger system (customer supplied)
    • Whipple Superchargers 4″ upper supercharger pulley
    • Siemens Deka Fuel Injectors 63 lb/hr fuel injectors
    • NGK Spark Plugs TR6 spark plugs
     
    With the mechanical work wrapped up by Alex in the shop, Matt strapped her down to the rollers for Vlad to perform a custom calibration via HP Tuners. The results? 592.52whp & 547.68lbft on 93 octane!
    With the added power under the hood, Jesse can fully immerse himself in not only the vicious growl of the LS3 6.2L V8, but also the sweet sweet whine of the Whipple 2.9L W175FF supercharger system, all the while manually shifting all six gears though the Tremec Transmissions TR6060, fully creating an intoxicating experience that Jesse will be sure to enjoy.

  • 2017 Corvette Grand Sport – A&A Supercharger

    2017 Corvette Grand Sport – A&A Supercharger

    Over 550whp on tap, and sporting a new form of fun hidden under the skinny pedal, Don’s 2017 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport is one killer daily driver. While the LT1 is a great performance engine in its own right, Don desired more, so a plan was implemented to add something most every C7 owner wants under the hood…..BOOST!
     
    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
     
    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, and the Vortech YSi delivering ~9psi, Vlad increased the LT1’s output to a solid 571.37whp & 554.79lbft! Some pretty outstanding numbers considering this C7 is still on the stock fuel system!

  • 2019 Honda Civic Type-R

    2019 Honda Civic Type-R

    The newest generation of Honda’s Civic Type-R boasts some obtuse styling, something that can be hard for some to handle, but hop in the driver’s seat of one of these and you will find out just how much fun Honda’s latest iteration of the Type-R lineup is to drive. Featuring great performance and practicality, this hot hatch seemed to tick all the boxes for its owner Rueben.
    With the helical limited-slip differential keeping both front wheels under control, an extremely rigid chassis, joyous 6-speed manual transmission, and Honda’s known reliability completing the whole package, the FK8 CTR’s are considered one of the best-performing cars in the front-wheel-drive market today, consistently receiving positive praise from journalists, owners, and enthusiasts alike.
    While good enough for most, Ruben wanted to enhance his FK8, so a decision was made to bring us his bone-stock 2019 Honda Civic Type-R to get the K20C1 breathing a bit better and making some more jam! Modifications performed below:
     
    • PRL Motorsports, LLC air-intake system
    • Mishimoto Automotive stock-location upgraded intercooler
     
    With the mechanical work wrapped up by Andrew in the shop, Matt strapped her down to the rollers for Vlad to get the FK8 dialed in via Hondata‘s FlashPro. With the stock turbocharger delivering ~23psi, Vlad increased the K20C1’s output to 333.43whp & 320.60lbft on 93 octane! Considering these cars normally baseline between 280-290whp in stock form, that’s a difference Ruben will definitely notice!

  • 2019 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport

    2019 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport

    Rick’s 2019 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport, finished in a fitting Sebring Orange Tintcoat, comes out of the box as a great platform, sporting loads of performance straight from the factory. With plans to track the car on road courses, Rick wanted more. The objective for the C7 was simple: increase throttle response, allow the engine to breathe better, and increase power. With a plan in place, the car was pulled into the shop and the build commenced. Build list below:
    Pre-existing modifications:
    • aFe POWER air-intake system
    • CORSA Performance cat-back exhaust system
    Performed by us:
    • MSD Performance Atomic intake manifold
    • Katech drive-by-wire 103mm throttle body
    • Kooks Headers and Exhaust 1.78″ primary OD long-tube headers
    • Kooks Headers and Exhaust 3″ X-pipe w/ high-flow catalytic converters
    • MSD Performance spark plug wires
    • Design Engineering, Inc. Protect-A-Boot sleeves
    With the mechanical work wrapped up in the shop by Andrew, Matt strapped the C7 down onto the rollers for a custom calibration by Vlad via HP Tuners. With 93 octane in the tank, Vlad increased the LT1’s output to a solid 449.15whp & 455.32lbft, sending power to the rear wheels through an 8-speed automatic transmission. With the upgraded dry-sump lubrication system in the Grand Sport models keeping the oil pumped into the engine during sustained cornering and the added width of the fenders and body in contrast to the base model, you can say that Rick made a great choice when choosing the Grand Sport as a weekend cruiser and track car.

  • 2019 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1

    2019 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1

    Michael brought us his 2019 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 with the goal of adding 130-150whp on 93 octane while maintaining stock-like drivability. The solution? Our Stage-3 package! Modifications below:

    Performed by us:
    • Kong Performance OEM supercharger/snout porting service matched to 103mm throttle body
    • ZPE GripTec 2.30″ upper pulley
    • Dedicated Motorsports 10mm wider 6061 aluminum tensioner pulley
    • Gates Corporation HD Fleetrunner Micro-V “Green” belt
    • Nick Williams Performance drive-by-wire 103mm throttle body
    • ATI Performance Products Super Damper harmonic balancer
    • ATI Performance Products 8.295″/3.25% overdrive pulley
    • Roto-Fab, LLC Big Gulp air-intake system
    • Stainless Works 2.00″ primary ID long-tube headers w/high-flow catalytic converters
    • Stainless Works axle-back exhaust system
    • NGK Spark Plugs LTR7IX-11 spark plugs
    • MSD Performance 8.5mm spark plug wires
    • Design Engineering, Inc. Protect-A-Boot sleeves
    • Lingenfelter Performance Engineering 160° thermostat
    • DSX Tuning auxiliary fuel pump kit
    • Mightymouse Solutions Mild catch can setup
    • PWR North America 27mm heat exchanger
    • Cordes Performance Racing & Sales supercharger expansion tank

    With the mechanical work wrapped up in the shop by Tim, John strapped her down to the rollers for Vlad to perform a custom calibration via HP Tuners. The results? 695.29whp & 746.95lbft on 93 octane! Considering these cars normally baseline between 540-550whp on our dynos, this is right in line with our expectations. Solid outcome and killer value for what we consider to be our Stage-3 performance package for these cars.