Single or Twin Turbos—Which One is Better for Boosting Your LS Engine?
Is it better to run one big turbo or two smaller turbos? This is a very common question among enthusiasts, and while it usually comes down to packaging, a single […]
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LS Engines
Ask Away! with Jeff Smith: Explaining Violent Pop Sounds in Turbo Drag Cars
I was at the local drag races last weekend and we watched an LS-powered Nova with twin turbochargers run. It was very quick. My friends and I began talking about […]
Tech Articles
The Easy Way to Make 820+ HP in a 4.8L Junkyard Pull
Never before have so many enjoyed so much for so little. Take a look around. We are smack dab in the middle of the second major Muscle Car era, and […]
Tech Articles
Dyno Test: Adding 120 HP with Cam Swap in Turbo LS 5.3L
LS engines respond well to cam swaps. It’s probably the #1 upgrade for any LS, because the gains can be dramatic. The reason is that the LS engine family, from […]
Tech Articles
Clash of the Turbo Titans: Summit vs. eBay Turbos
Turbos rule. If you’re a turbo guy (or gal), there has never been a better time to be an enthusiast. Just look around, turbos are everywhere and on everything. Not […]
Videos & Galleries
Video: 5 Key Upgrades for Turbocharging a Street Car
In this episode of Precision Turbo Talks, Tristan Kimpel of Precision Turbo & Engine discusses the key automotive systems and components people should upgrade when adding a turbocharger to their […]
Product Installs / Tech
Turbo Install: We Add 200+ HP to a 5th-Gen. Camaro SS with a Turbonetics Turbo
The 5th Gen Camaro SS (2010-2015 model years) left the factory loaded with power—425 ponies for a manual trans car or 400 in a 6L80E equipped 5th Gen. But even […]
Tech / Tech Articles
Quick Tech: Wastegates vs. Blow-Off Valves…What’s the Difference?
Turbocharging continues to gain popularity. But there are still a few areas of a typical turbocharger setup that remain fuzzy to turbo newbies. One of the most common misunderstandings involves the basic […]
Tech / Tech Articles
Turbos 101: Examining the Fundamentals of Turbocharging
In the United States, OEMs are turning to turbocharging as a method to downsize engine displacement and increase fuel economy. At the other end of the spectrum, those in charge […]
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Turbo Talk: Basic Guide to Choosing a Turbo for Your Diesel
Every light duty modern diesel for the past two-plus decades has been forced induction, but there’s only so much your stock turbo can do. If you want more horsepower than the stock […]
