The Great Torque vs. Horsepower Debate
Which is more important: torque or horsepower? And what does it all mean?
View ArticleBuild Your Own LS/Hemi/Mod Motor Pressure Luber
By Jeff Smith There’s no denying that the new GM LS, Chrysler Gen III hemi, and Ford Mod motors have carved a healthy niche in the pantheon of performance engines. While the power is there for the...
View ArticleBoost on Top: Vortech 351W
What better way to top off our top-end equipped 351 Windsor than with some Vortech boost?
View ArticleEFI University’s 9,500-RPM Destroked LS – How Much Will It Make?
Ben Strader of EFI University has assembled a 9,500 rpm, naturally-aspirated destroked LS engine -- that makes almost 2.5 horsepower-per-cube -- for use as a demonstrator in his Competition Engine...
View ArticleTurbocharger Damage: The Most Common Causes And How To Avoid Them
We get the lowdown from the experts at Mahle about the most common causes of turbo damage and what steps can be taken to prevent those issues from popping up in the first place.
View ArticleUnlocking The True Potential Of The Gen Six Camaro With DiabloSport
We're checking out the array of features and benefits offered by DiabloSport's Trinity tuner and installing a tune on a sixth-generation Camaro SS to see what kind of gains it can offer over the stock...
View ArticleCruising In Comfort With Concept One’s Front Drive Kit For LSA Swaps
The forfeiture of air conditioning in our LSA-swapped Trailblazer SS proved to be an issue in the SoCal heat, so we installed a Concept One Victory Series Accessory Drive Kit to provide clearance for...
View ArticleBetter With Boost: Vortech Your LS
There are many routes to increased performance. If we start with a stock motor, you can always upgrade the existing combination with a top-end kit featuring heads, cam and intake. If you want more, you...
View ArticleMustang Brake Diet
The folks at Baer have an idea you probably didn’t know could be done: lightening the brake package on a late model Mustang.
View ArticleBattle of the Bolt Ons: Boost vs Basics
The best method to maximum performance is to combine power adders and bolt-ons!
View ArticleCPR Takes us Through Building a 550 HP Street 383 Stroker LS
By Jeff Smith/Photos By Jeff Smith and CPR-Engines It seems that the only engines that get any media exposure anymore in the popular media are 1,000-plus horsepower “street” engines. The problem with...
View ArticleInside Forced-Induction Camshaft Designs With Howards Cams
We take an inside look at what goes into spec'ing a forced-induction camshaft design, and how that design differs from a naturally-aspirated camshaft.
View ArticleCometic Shows Us How Engine Gaskets Come To Life
A new gasket material must be rigorously tested, and this is where the engine dyno at Cometic comes in handy. See how its Armor Ply exhaust gaskets take shape!
View Article10 Best Performance Mods for your Challenger – Part II
A look at ten best cost performance mods you can do to your Dodge Challenger.
View ArticlePolymer Coatings, Engine Bearings, And The Science Behind Them
The science of coating an engine bearing is just that--science. King Engine Bearings shares interesting information with us about their theories and the development process.
View ArticleDamage Alert: How to Avoid Pulling Threads or Killing Head Bolts
Modern engines with aluminum engine blocks can be susceptible to damaged fastener threads. There's an easy fix. Read the details inside!
View ArticleThe Answers: Isky’s Nolan Jamora Sounds Off On Cam & Valvetrain Qs!
Our reader-submitted question-and-answer session with Isky's Nolan Jamora will give you great insight into cam and valvetrain-related concepts. This is must-read content!
View ArticleUnlocking A Gen-V’s True Potential With Edelbrock Victor Jr Heads
A look at Edelbrock's completely redesigned Gen-V LT Victor Jr head. With completely revised exhaust ports, these heads are a cut above the rest.
View ArticleAsk The Experts: Total Seal’s Keith Jones Wants Your Questions
In this round of our Ask The Experts series, Keith Jones of Total Seal Piston Rings is ready to offer his expertise. We're waiting for your questions!
View ArticleThe Great Spark Plug Debate: Separating Fact From Opinion
What you think you know about spark plugs compared to the actual truth may be two vastly different things. Jeff Smith breaks it down in this article.
View ArticleVMP’s Gen3 TVS Blower Belts Out Over 1,000 HP On A Stock Coyote
VMP Performance put its new Gen3 TVS supercharger to the test. The result was over 1,000 rear-wheel horsepower on a stock Coyote.
View ArticleGetting Sprung: Project Corn Star Gets QA1 Coilovers
With Project Corn Star, our E85-fed, turbocharged fourth-gen Camaro, finally hitting critical mass, It was time for an upgrade in the suspension department. We install a set of QA1's Pro Coil coilovers.
View ArticleMade For Motorsports: Fatigue Testing At CCW
Shot peened, tested to withstand incredible abuse, and favored by track rats and professional teams alike, CCW's wheels are stylish, robust, and made for competition.
View ArticleTech Tip: Checking And Setting Lifter Preload On The LS Engine
Setting up your modified LS engine's valvetrain requires the simple step of verifying you have the correct lifter preload. Failing to set it correctly will compromise your engine's performance.
View ArticleThe Answers: David Fussner of JE Pistons Drops Details On Pistons
In this segment of Ask The Experts, JE Pistons' R&D Manager David Fussner answers your wide-ranging piston questions. With a wide range of questions and answers, maybe you can learn something inside.
View ArticleProCharged 2015 Mustang Picks Up Big Power With A 2018 Intake Swap
How would a 2018 Mustang intake manifold work on a ProCharged 2015 Mustang? MAK Performance put it to the test and discovered some impressive power gains!
View ArticleClearing Up Myths About E85 And Ethanol: 16 Things You Need To Know
Technical expert Jeff Smith sorts out the details of using E85 and deciphers some of the myths. He shares specifics and information which can help you decide whether or not you want to get on the corn!
View ArticleHorsepower and Torque: The 5,252 RPM Cross Explained
Horsepower needs torque to make your car get up and go, and there’s one specific point where they really work together: 5,252 rpm.
View ArticleThe Three Things You Need to Do to Your Modern Challenger First
Dodge's muscle coupe comes packing plenty of performance right from the showroom floor, but there's also a few basic mods you can do to elevate the car's capability with minimal hassle and expense.
View ArticleStepping Up The Stopping Power With Baer Rotors And Pads
Our LSA-swapped TrailBlazer SS was getting downright sketchy with the factory rotors and pads, so we decided to give the braking system a shot in the arm with some OE replacement goodies from Baer's...
View ArticleVideo: Turbo Cams 101—The Science of Turbo-Specific Camshaft Designs
Getting the specs right for a turbocharged combination is no easy task. As turbocharger technology has advanced, so have turbo camshaft designs.
View ArticleJE Says Engine Builders Are Moving To Thinner Rings—And Here’s Why
Moving to thinner piston rings provides many benefits to an enthusiast. In this article, Jeff Smith explores the reasons why they make sense.
View ArticleFeeding a Starving 1,200 HP Street Engine: Big Power Means Big Fuel
What does it take to supply enough fuel to a big-power, E85-injected supercharged Coyote engine? Aeromotive guides us through the process of figuring it out.
View ArticleBolting On A ROUSHCharger Yields 648 HP On A 2018 Mustang
Bill Tumas of CJ Pony Parts bolted the new ROUSHcharger on a 2018 Mustang. Paired with the Gen 3 Coyote, the 2.65-liter blower produced 648 horsepower.
View ArticleA Look At Geoff Turk’s Seven-Second Stock Eliminator Engine Effort
Geoff Turk tapped BES Racing to put together his Gen III supercharged Hemi engine in the quest to be the first Stocker in the sevens. The details on the engine build are right here—check 'em out!
View ArticleTips To Prep For The Chassis Dyno
Prepping your car before you hit the dyno makes all the difference. AJ Gracy gives us some tips to help you make the most of your time before your session starts.
View ArticleHand-Held Tuning From LS-To-LT With SCT Performance Tuners
SCT has a variety of tuners that not only maximize the performance of many cars and trucks but they do so in a variety of ways to suit the end-user's needs.
View ArticleHow To Install Turbonetics’ NX2 Turbo On An EcoBoost Mustang
The drop-in Turbonetics NX2 provides over 27 pounds of boost to the S550 2.3-liter Ford EcoBoost Engine. Its called a “drop-in” because it is precisely that, installation requires zero modification.
View ArticleOne Slick Stick: Barton’s 6-Speed Shifter for the Dodge Challenger
A look at the Barton short throw, six speed shifter for the Dodge Challenger, touted to be the finest made.
View ArticleProject Blown Z06: Wiring Process Simplifies A Complex Race Car
Engine control, data recorder, and driver-operated gadgetry go into today's state of the art race car. These individual components are not only controlled via switches but also need to communicate with...
View ArticleFeed Four-Digit Coyote Power By Dropping In A 400-LPH Fuel Pump
A simple install and high flow in a single DeatschWerks in-tank fuel pump. We dropped the new DW400 into our supercharged S197 Mustang.
View ArticleThree’s Company: Rod Length, Compression Height, And Crank Stroke
Understanding the relationship between connecting rod length, piston compression height, and crankshaft stroke is the key to selecting the right internals. Diamond Pistons breaks down the details for...
View ArticleFinding Real-World Gains With A Vararam Industries TCR-7 Intake
Can a simple intake swap yield 60 rear-wheel horsepower? Vararam has the data to prove it
View ArticleBowling For Speed: A Four-Part Journey In Building A Faster C6
When you set out to enjoy your Corvette on the very edge of its capabilities, you may find there are a few things that suit your driving style more closely.
View ArticlePony Wars: $5,000 In Parts Kicks Off Our 2017 Mustang Build
Phase 1 of our Pony Wars competition begins with a $5,000 budget. Check out all the parts that make up our bolt-on battle plan here.
View ArticleLS vs. Coyote Revisited: Using Comp Cams’ DynoSim5 Engine Simulator
We take a deep dive into the DynoSim5 software and run two validation tests against known engine builds. Once everything is dialed in, we model a 5.0-liter LS and run it against a 5.0-liter Coyote.
View ArticleTesting Edelbrock’s New E-Force TVS2650 Supercharger On A ZL1
We strap Edelbrock's newest blower, the E-Force TVS2650, on a 2018 Camaro ZL1. Find out what the new huffer is worth over the anemic TVS1740.
View ArticleReview: Pedders eXtreme XA Coilover Kit For The S550 Mustang
We compare Pedders eXtreme Coilover suspension kit against a stock S550 Mustang setup. The Pedders kit allows for multiple adjustments including ride-height and dampening without giving up comfort.
View ArticleProject Spinal Tap: What’s Inside An 11,000-RPM LS Race Engine
When you put EFI-U's Ben Strader and Comp Cams' Billy Godbold together, insane things become reality. The duo have validated this LS valvetrain to over 11,000 rpm, repeatedly, on the Spintron.
View ArticleWidebody Kits Put Huge Tread On Your C7 Corvette Stingray
Adding big tires to the back of your Stingray is as easy as ordering one of Zip Products' widebody kits for either coupes or convertibles.
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