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Shafiroff’s Budget Friendly Real Street LS3 Engine Package

Brian Havins — Thu, 08 Jul 2021 18:11:26 +0000

If you’re looking for a high-performance crate engine that won’t break the bank, Shafiroff Racing has a new LS3 engine package that’s sure to fit the bill.

Watch This Whipple Supercharged LS3 Belt Out 1,000 Horsepower

Andy Bolig — Thu, 13 May 2021 21:42:22 +0000

Thanks to the LS-engine’s constant evolution and aftermarket add-ons such as supercharging, we can now enjoy power levels like never before.

FuelTech Feeds Record-Setting C8 Corvette

Andy Bolig — Thu, 22 Apr 2021 18:17:17 +0000

With FuelTech’s founder Anderson Dick at the helm, the throttle blades flew open and those well-fed horses began to gallop.

Boosted Bafflegab: Cadillac Boost On A Chevy Budget

Andy Bolig — Mon, 08 Mar 2021 22:22:45 +0000

Holdener’s latest cross-matched quandary focuses on a lowly 4.8L LS engine and what would happen if you could bolt a supercharger from a Cadillac on it.

Twin-Turbo C8 Corvette Pumps Record-Breaking 1,000 Horsepower

Andy Bolig — Wed, 10 Feb 2021 18:29:36 +0000

The goal was to have the most powerful twin-turbo C8 Corvette on the planet, and the team headed off to the dyno prove it.

Retro Rebuild: West Bend Dyno Tuning Transforms ’74 Camaro

Brian Havins — Wed, 13 Jan 2021 00:30:15 +0000

Dale Jansen has owned this 1974 Camaro since he was in high school.
When it came time to rebuild the retro machine, West Bend Dyno Tuning knew what it needed.

See And Hear The First ProCharged C8 Corvette

Andy Bolig — Tue, 22 Dec 2020 17:29:06 +0000

The Great Temptors at ProCharger continue to tease us with only tidbits and soundbites of the LT2 straining under boost against those rollers.

FuelTech Tunes Twin-Turbo C8 Corvette With 750 Horsepower

Andy Bolig — Tue, 06 Oct 2020 18:49:43 +0000

Those who wish to wrangle more performance from a new Corvette could benefit from the team at FuelTech’s testing on a C8 Corvette.

John Doc And TKM Performance Set LS Hydraulic Cam Dyno Record

Brian Havins — Sun, 21 Jun 2020 18:20:02 +0000

John Doc and TKM Performance set the LS hydraulic cam dyno record.
The turbocharged 427 LSX engine made big power on a hub dyno while on methanol.

Hitting The Dyno With A ProCharged LSX 376 And Pump Gas

Brian Havins — Wed, 15 Apr 2020 15:47:28 +0000

We hit the rollers for round 2 as we tune our ProCharged C6 Corvette.
The LSX376 is set to go on low boost and pump gas and made some impressive numbers.

Watch This Supposed-Stock Z06 Belt Out Some Serious Horsepower

Andy Bolig — Fri, 03 Jan 2020 17:55:20 +0000

Sometimes it is hard to tell if a vehicle has been modified.
In the case of this 2013 C6 Z06, the only thing that doesn’t seem stock is its performance.

Project Spinal Tap Makes An Insane 11,230 RPM Dyno Pull

Brian Havins — Tue, 19 Nov 2019 18:27:53 +0000

Benjamin Strader of EFI University pushes the limits of the LS platform.
Will the LS7-based engine live through an 11,000 rpm pull on the dyno?

C8 Dyno Numbers An Aftershock Of Corvette’s Reveal

Andy Bolig — Fri, 25 Oct 2019 22:16:04 +0000

Just as the world was accepting that the long-awaited, mid-engine Corvette was finally going to happen, dyno numbers create a firestorm of questions.

Police Pursuit Vehicle Caprice Hits the Dyno With A Supercharged 427

Brian Havins — Tue, 22 Oct 2019 13:32:53 +0000

The guys at Fasterproms take an old beat-up police car and make it cool.
The supercharged 427 mated with a T56 is sure to make for some good times with over 800 horsepower to the wheels.

Lingenfelter Performance Engineering’s Eliminator LS7 On The Dyno

Greg Acosta — Wed, 18 Sep 2019 11:32:12 +0000

Lingenfelter Performance Engineering recently dyno-tested it’s new Eliminator LS7 engine offering.
Aimed at a wide, usable powerband, the Lingenfelter team nailed it.

Video: Inside of NRE’s 1200-HP 260-CI LS After An Hour On The Dyno

Greg Acosta — Wed, 24 Jul 2019 16:02:31 +0000

After running the five-minute WOT dyno test eleven more times with zero failures, it’s time to inspect the engine.
Tom Nelson not only opens the engine, but opens up about some of the secrets in the build.

Dyno Video: Golen Engine’s 383-Cube Gen-II LT1 Built For The Street

Greg Acosta — Wed, 19 Jun 2019 11:43:11 +0000

An often overlooked engine family, the Gen-II LT1 small-block Chevrolet is still alive and kicking.
Thanks to places like Golen Engine Service, hopped-up mills for your mid-’90s Chevy are easily available.

LS vs Coyote 2, Episode 4: A Winner Crowned In Dramatic Dyno Session

Greg Acosta — Sat, 30 Mar 2019 00:00:22 +0000

The two supercharged engines were put on Westech’s engine dyno to see which one reigns supreme.
Will the stellar efficiencies of the Coyote be enough to overcome the brute size of the LS?

A Bugs Life: LS Swapped VW Bug Hits The Rollers With An LSA Blower

Brian Havins — Fri, 18 Jan 2019 20:43:20 +0000

Dan Troyer’s LS-swapped VW Bug is one insane looking vehicle.
The Volkswagon houses an LS3 crate engine, T-56 transmission, and an LSA blower making 619 hp.

Modified 2019 Corvette ZR1 Makes Over 700 RWHP On The Dyno

Chase Christensen — Sat, 26 May 2018 22:33:45 +0000

Watch as one of the first modified C7 ZR1s ever hits the dyno and shows us what simply modifications are worth on the new king of the hill.

ZR1 Runs Over Shop Tech On Dyno: A Lesson In Safety

Chase Christensen — Sat, 19 May 2018 01:42:51 +0000

There’s a lot to learn about safety after watching one of Weapon X’s shop tech get his arm sucked under a ZR1’s tire on the dyno.

Whipple-Blown 2017 ZL1 Makes Nearly 800 RWHP On 13 PSI!

Harrison Noble — Wed, 11 Apr 2018 17:43:07 +0000

The 2017 Camaro ZL1 is as impressive as the come out of the box.
However, pair one with a Whipple supercharger, and you’ve got a recipe for 800 RWHP.

Horsepower and Torque: The 5,252 RPM Cross Explained

Elizabeth Puckett — Wed, 21 Mar 2018 15:57:00 +0000

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.

An 800HP LS Engine Designed To Dominate Bonneville

Jason Reiss — Thu, 28 Dec 2017 12:00:08 +0000

Setting records at Bonneville isn’t easy–this LS engine is constructed to do just that.
Venom Racing Engines developed this naturally-aspirated LS to conquer the C/Gas Altered class.

Video: Redline Motorsports’ New 1,300 HP 1LE ZLR

Chase Christensen — Wed, 06 Dec 2017 02:42:00 +0000

1,000 horsepower is so 2017, that why Redline Motorsports has taken their 2018 ZL1 1LE to new heights with their 1,300 horsepower 1LE ZLR package. Find out how the crew pulled it off.

Quad-LS3-Headed, 16-Cylinder Powerboat Beast Dyno’d!

Mike Magda — Mon, 27 Nov 2017 14:21:11 +0000

A new V16 engine from Sixteen Power supports four LS3 cylinder heads to make more than 1,100 horsepower in its first outing on the dyno.

Video: Twin-Screw Blower, Pump Gas, Steve Morris LSX, And 1,100 HP

Jason Reiss — Fri, 13 Oct 2017 18:10:38 +0000

Take a smooth-running hydraulic camshaft, Kenne Bell’s twin-screw supercharger, and Steve Morris’ engine-building expertise, and put them together to make big-time street-friendly power on this LSX engine.

Video Update: 10,000+RPM LS Next Pumps Up The Power

Jason Reiss — Fri, 06 Oct 2017 18:50:18 +0000

Book Racing and Dart are at it again–they’ve updated the 10,000+ rpm LS Next engine to make even more power, and we have the details right here! Check ’em out.

Video: ATK-built LM7 “Truck Engine” Pumps Out More Than 500 HP

Greg Acosta — Wed, 27 Sep 2017 11:08:28 +0000

ATK High Performance Engines coaxes 526 horsepower out of a 383 cubic-inch LM7 truck motor using an iron block and factory head castings.

Video: ProCharger Feeds Some Of The Fastest LT Cars On The Planet

Chase Christensen — Wed, 27 Sep 2017 01:10:23 +0000

When we found out the details of the General’s next-gen direct-inject V8, we knew it would be a huge hit. But ProCharger just took it to the next level.

Redline Motorsports Turns Out First 1,000 HP ZL1 1LE Ever

Chase Christensen — Tue, 26 Sep 2017 02:12:24 +0000

We knew it was only a matter of time, but Redline Motorsports has turned out the world’s first 1,000 HP Camaro ZL1 1LE in record time. We take a closer look at what went into the build.

Video: 10,000+ RPM Dart LS Next Pro Stock Engine

Jason Reiss — Thu, 31 Aug 2017 14:42:30 +0000

What happens when Richard Maskin and Bob Book collaborate on a naturally-aspirated all-out small-block?
10,000 RPM and massive power. Check it out!

On The Dyno With The 2018 Camaro ZL1 1LE

Chase Christensen — Wed, 16 Aug 2017 23:53:25 +0000

Hennessey Performance puts their recently acquired 2018 Camaro ZL1 1LE on the rollers to see just what kind of power it’s making.

Video: Leroy the Savage Back on the Dyno…This Time With Turbos!

Mark-Robin Ual — Thu, 03 Aug 2017 01:15:26 +0000

Cleetus McFarland is back with Leroy the Savage, no sporting a twin turbo set up. The dyno numbers will speak for themselves.

Video: Vengeance Racing Releases First 1,000 RWHP Sixth-Gen ZL1

Chase Christensen — Mon, 31 Jul 2017 23:55:50 +0000

Watch as Vengeance Racing’s VR1100 ZL1 puts 1,000+ rear-wheel horsepower to the ground, making it the first sixth-gen ZL1 to ever do so.

1000+ RWHP C7 Z06

Scott Huntington — Fri, 28 Jul 2017 21:27:29 +0000

It’s not often that you get the chance to rebuild an engine from the ground up, and even less often that you get to rebuild something like a C7 Z06.

Video: Steve Morris 1,900-horse Turbocharged LS Engine For X275

Jason Reiss — Fri, 14 Jul 2017 19:07:34 +0000

Brant Campbell wanted to go X275 racing with an LS engine, so he called Steve Morris Engines and ended up with nearly 2,000 turbocharged horsepower. We have more information on the build here!

Video: Cleetus McFarland Dyno’s Leroy the Savage! 705 HP

Mark-Robin Ual — Fri, 07 Jul 2017 18:54:28 +0000

Cleetus McFarland’s project stripped-down C5 Corvette, affectionately named Leroy the Savage, does a 705 horsepower pull on the dyno!

On The Dyno: The Hennessey Exorcist Makes Almost 1,000 WHP

Jenna Schiebe — Tue, 02 May 2017 01:28:59 +0000

For the first time since its debut, we have seen the Exorcist stretch its legs on the dyno– finally showing us fans just how many of those 1,000 horses are making it to the wheels.

Sloppy Mechanics Make 1,076 Horsepower With Stock Bottom End LQ4

Chase Christensen — Tue, 21 Mar 2017 16:26:49 +0000

Sloppy Mechanics finally did it, breaking the 1,000 rwhp barrier with a little help from the nitrous on their 250,000+-mile stock bottom end 6.0-liter LQ4.
Sloppy Mechanics lay down 1,076 RWHP with a worn out LQ4

Mastering Turbocharger Witchcraft In EFI University’s ATC Course

Kyle Kitchen — Fri, 17 Mar 2017 13:00:25 +0000

We spent some time at EFI University’s headquarters to attend the Accelerated Certification Program (ACP) and Advanced Turbo Concepts (ATC) course, now we are going to teach you some of the topics actually covered.

CPR Engines Hydraulic Roller LSX 468 On The Dyno

Kyle Kitchen — Thu, 02 Feb 2017 18:39:24 +0000

Martin Marinov and the rest of the team at Custom Performance Racing Engines built this 468ci LSX to test the limits of the hydraulic roller setup and to try out some new prototype goodies from Edelbrock!

Video: Sloppy Mechanics Find The Limits Of Their SBE LQ4 At 993 WHP

Chase Christensen — Tue, 24 Jan 2017 20:03:20 +0000

We’ve been following Sloppy Mechanics as they push their 250,000+ mile, stock bottom end LQ4 towards 1,000 rear wheel horsepower. But is this the straw that broke the camel’s back?

Video: Vengeance Racing’s Corvette From Hell Makes 1,277 On The Dyno

Chase Christensen — Wed, 18 Jan 2017 00:31:26 +0000

Vengeance Racing is back at it again with their Corvette from Hell. This beast throws down 1,279 horsepower on its “low boost” setting. Get ready to turn it up!

Video: Midwest Streetcars Makes 755 RWHP With SBE 5.3 Shop Truck

Chase Christensen — Fri, 06 Jan 2017 23:06:13 +0000

If you’ve ever seen the hit show Street Outlaws, you know that there is no such thing as enough horsepower for these guys. Not even when it’s a shop truck.

Video: Turbo’d 2.3-liter Inline-Four C6 Corvette Gets On The Dyno

Jenna Schiebe — Thu, 29 Dec 2016 18:45:16 +0000

A quick look at the dyno clip clip ensures this isn’t any ordinary Corvette – its housing a turbocharged 2.3-liter Opel C20LET inline-four. Say Whaaat?

Borowski Race Engines’ 1,540 HP 427 Dart LS Next At PRI 2016

Kyle Kitchen — Mon, 26 Dec 2016 14:00:23 +0000

While at the 2016 PRI show we came across this awesome twin turbo 427 LS Next build and we talked to Borowski President, Joe McCaul, to learn a little more about this build.

Junkyard Colorado Makes Almost 900 HP on 250,000-mile SBE 6.0-Liter

Chase Christensen — Wed, 21 Dec 2016 03:18:37 +0000

When we last talk to Matt Happel of Sloppy Mechanics over six months ago, his 250,000-mile LQ4 had just put down 796 hp. Well, he’s back and making almost 900! Where it will end, no one knows.

2017 Camaro SS With Edelbrock Supercharger Lays Down 555 whp

Jenna Schiebe — Sun, 23 Oct 2016 22:40:27 +0000

After this supercharger install and a simple tune, this ’17 is pushing nearly a 150 horsepower increase over stock.

Video: Our Favorite Super Sedan Gets Thrown On The Dyno

Jenna Schiebe — Fri, 21 Oct 2016 23:50:48 +0000

There’s no doubt that the V’s 640 horsepower supercharged LSA makes for quite a beast of a car. So, for those of us that just can’t leave a stock car alone– how do we improve on an already incredible platform?