We hear it all the time, that cam profile, intake design or even head porting is for a naturally aspirated motor and doesn't work well on a turbo combination. Is this the reality or simply a crutch ...

Let's be honest. Every car enthusiast with a beater car and a few bucks to waste wants to get an eBay turbo and make the perfect sleeper. More often than not, engine blocks get blown, hearts get ...

General Motors’ LS V8s are beyond commonplace in the car nut universe. People swap them into everything—Porsches included—and while they’re the quickest way to impress on a dyno, they aren’t exactly ...

COMP Cams has released a new upgrade camshaft kit designed specifically for iron block General Motors 4.8L LS V8 engines running an aftermarket turbocharged setup. COMP Cams says its new Stage 2 LST ...

Twin turbo systems explained: how they work, why V6 and V8 engines use them, real-world performance gains, and when twin ...

We like to think that words such as "cheap" or "easy" apply to some of the things we do with our cars. When it comes to budget builds, the LS family of engines is a great platform, especially when a ...

Turbocharging your small block is one of the most exciting ways to unleash serious horsepower. Whether it's an old first-generation 350 small block, a modern LS, or even a Ford Windsor, bolting a ...

Is it the journey or the destination? That is a question worth asking when someone builds or restores a vehicle. In most cases, the simple answer would be the destination. A satisfying result at the ...

First things first, the company that builds this monstrosity is based in the Detroit Metro Area of Michigan. Stylized as XVI Power – with XVI standing for sixteen in Roman numerals – the company lists ...

Many classic four-cylinder cars have so little performance potential that owners give up and swap their engines out for V8s. They may soon have an appropriate four-banger performance option, though, ...