Performance by Design? LS3 Intake Test
If you have been in the LS game for any length of time, you probably already know the factory LS3 intake manifold is tough to beat. If you need further […]
Author: Richard Holdener
Richard Holdener is a technical editor with over 25 years of hands-on experience in the automotive industry. He's authored several books on performance engine building and written numerous articles for publications like Hot Rod, Car Craft, Super Chevy, Power & Performance, GM High Tech, and many others.
Going FAST(er)! A 5.3L LS Intake Manifold Comparison Test
Given an unlimited budget, we would all have twin-turbo, nitrous assisted, full forged LS stroker motors with the latest in cylinder head technology and valvetrain. The reality is that most […]
The High 5! Building a 500 Horsepower All-Motor 5.3L LS
We all know that making big power with an LS is as easy as adding boost, right? In fact, the recipe for huge power is to add cam, springs, and […]
The Forgotten Warrior: Chevy 305 (5.0L) Small Block V8 Performance Upgrades
Try this experiment the next time you are sitting around the garage or online, talking about small block Chevy performance. While everyone is talking about DZ302s, fuelie 327s, or any […]
Plus is the New E: Summit Racing E303 Plus vs. Ford E303 Camshaft Comparison
How much is a cam swap worth on a 5.0L Mustang? Obviously, the next question should be: What cam swap are we talking about? The Ford Performance “Alphabet Cams” When […]
Terminator on Ice: Adding a Zex Nitrous Kit to a Supercharged 2003 Ford Cobra 4.6L!
What is your favorite power adder? The question is actually quite common among performance enthusiasts. The problem is often choosing between the different types. Let’s face it, as good as […]
Ditch The Blower: 600 HP Turbo 3800 V6 Build
When it comes time to talk about engine swaps, the first motor that comes to mind is probably the GM LS. Long the darling of the industry, the LS has […]
Cam for the Ram! 360 Magnum Cam Upgrade
What does the Dodge Magnum 360 have in common with the GM LS engine family? In fact, what does a Magnum 360 (or smaller 5.2L 318) have in common with […]
Compound Boost! Turbo/Supercharged 3800 V6 (Part 2)
Quick, what is the one thing every motor needs? The answer, as always, is BOOST! What if your motor already has boost, like the junkyard, supercharged 3800 Series-3 V6 we […]
Junkyard Boost! Supercharged 3800 V6 Mods (Part 1)
The only thing better than going to the junkyard and grabbing a running motor is to grab a running motor with boost. Click here to see Part Two of this […]