Power Cones: Turbo LS Exhaust Tech
How to you add power to a turbo motor? The obvious answer is simply to increase the boost pressure, but there are actually many ways to add power. One way […]
Low vs. Flow: A Trailblazer SS Throttle Body Comparison Test
By now it should come as no surprise to anyone that the very best factory intake manifold for a cathedral-port LS application is the Trailblazer SS, often referred to simply […]
Pro Tip 5.3L LS: How to Make 1,000 Horsepower
This Going Pro 5.3L buildup had one goal in mind—making 1,000 hp! Naturally, we would be using boost, but before we could add said boost from our ProCharger, we had […]
Crate or CREATE? GM LSX376 B15 Mods
When it comes time for your engine build, at some point, we are all faced with the same decision. Your first inclination might be, why did I get myself into […]
Blower Boost Battle: Blue Oval vs. Bowtie
When it comes to making power, look no further than boost: Boost is your friend, boost is your buddy, boost will come pick you up when your car breaks down. […]
On-Time Delivery: Turbocharged & Supercharged Ignition Timing Test
Even more than proper air/fuel ratio, ignition timing is THE critical element in any internal combustion engine, particularly when you add boost to the equation. Because of the changing loads […]
540 Cubes of Fun: Finishing and Dyno Testing a 712 Horsepower Big Block Chevy
Well, our (really) big block Chevy is done and had its maiden voyage on the dyno. We already gave away the ending by telling you how much horsepower the 540 […]
The PSI Principle: Get More with Less
Why on earth would you want to run less boost, I mean doesn’t more boost equal more power? Well…yes and no. It is actually possible to make more power with […]
Testing Different Cams for Boost on a Supercharged 4.8L LR4 Engine (Video)
In today’s video, veteran engine builder Richard Holdener is testing three different camshafts on a supercharged 4.8L LMR engine to see how each of them impact boost and power. The […]
Video: Measuring the Impact of an Intercooler Upgrade on a Supercharged 427 LSX
In today’s video, veteran engine builder Richard Holdener is going to demonstrate the power gains that can be achieved from upgrading the intercooler. The core has two jobs — to […]