Projects
2019 Ford F-150 Raptor
Gary brought us his 2019 Ford F-150 Raptor to get the 3.5L EcoBoost breathing a bit easier and making more power! Up first, Andrew installed a Full-Race Motorsports cold-air intake system, aFe POWER BladeRunner GT Series intercooler system, Stainless Works down-pipes, all breathing through a Borla Performance complete exhaust system. From there, she hit the rollers to get dialed in by Vlad via HP […]
2018 Dodge Durango SRT – Supercharged
The 2018 Dodge Durango SRT, hailed as America’s fastest, most powerful, and most capable three-row SUV. Propelled by a 392 6.4L HEMI engine, ZF manufactured 8HP70 8-speed transmission, and a gripping AWD system resulting in ~4.4sec 0-60mph times, it’s definitely a solid package… one that is begging for a little boost!And that is exactly what […]
2017 CHEVROLET CAMARO SS – SUPERCHARGED
Carl brought his 2017 Chevrolet Camaro SS to have the LT1 put under a little pressure! The goal with this initial scope-of-work was to safely cross 600whp, with stock-like drivability & reliability, and also lay the groundwork for more performance down the road. Naturally, the Whipple Superchargers 2.9L twin-screw supercharger fits the bill perfectly for these goals! […]
National Speed Selected as IAG Certified Installer
We are honored to be one of the few companies across North America selected to participate in IAG Performance’s pilot Certified Engine Installer program! In short, if you have your IAG engine installed & calibrated at any of National Speed’s shop locations, you will receive a 2 year/24,000 mile workmanship warranty from IAG! While we have […]
2018 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 1LE
Josh’s 2018 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 1LE is in for its first round of work! Up first, Andrew is setting the LT4 up with Stainless Works long-tube headers, JLT Performance cold-air intake system, ZPE GripTec 2.30″ upper supercharger pulley, then she’s hitting the rollers to get dialed in by Vlad via HP Tuners! Stay tuned for results!1967 Chevrolet Camaro – LS72016 […]
1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS – LT4 Swap
Jason’s once all-original 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396 is now powered by C7 Corvette Z06’s 6.2L supercharged LT4 engine! When Jason brought us his Chevelle, he had some straightforward requirements: modernized performance (and a handful of it), modernized reliability, modernized drivability, and modernized efficiency – four boxes which the LT4 ticks beautifully. So, we got […]
2018 Jeep Trackhawk – 950HP
Everyone, we present to you our nomination for the Ultimate Daily Driver. The Jeep Trackhawk!Seriously, these Jeep Trackhawks are absurd. That’s the only way we can describe it. How absurd? How about 800whp+ and 750lbft from only four modifications.Joe brought his 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk (if you’re unsure what that is, it’s basically a Jeep […]
2007 Chevrolet Corvette Z06
Michael brought us his pristine LeMans Blue Metallic 2007 Chevrolet Corvette 427 Limited Edition Z06 to address the LS7’s infamous valve drop issues, and also add another ~100whp worth of naturally aspirated power in the process! Up first, John installed a set of CNC ported cylinder heads from Lingenfelter Performance Engineering, custom billet-core camshaft from Cam Motion, […]
2008 Subaru WRX STI
After experiencing bearing failure, Jason brought his 2008 Subaru WRX STI in to not only get the EJ257 rumbling again, but to also lay the foundation for future modifications! After disassembling the engine to determine the full extent of damage, we discovered that Jason’s quick response to the early signs of bearing failure paid off […]
2017 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 – 800HP
It goes without saying that the 650hp/650lbft LT4 engine found in the C7 Corvette Z06, Gen-VI Camaro ZL1, and V3 Cadillac CTS-V is an absolute beast of a power plant. The only drawback? The OEM supercharger is on the smaller size (1.76L), and is already rather highly spun from the factory (~20,000rpm). While there is […]
2009 Dodge Challenger R/T – Supercharged
Mike brought us his 2009 Dodge Challenger R/T to have the 5.7L Hemi put under a little pressure! Up first, Andrew installed a complete ProCharger P-1SC-1 supercharger system, a 170° thermostat to help keep coolant temperature in check, along with a Barton Industries short-throw shifter assembly to tighten up the shifts. Once Andrew wrapped the mechanical work in the […]
1994 Toyota Supra – 1,300HP
Chris brought his 1994 Toyota Supra in all the way in from Kentucky for the last step of his TX2K19 preparation: a custom dyno calibration by Vlad via AEM Performance Electronics Infinity 712! Quick rundown of the setup: forged internals (still 3.0L of displacement), Kelford Cams D camshafts, ported cylinder head, Sleeper Designsintake manifold, OEM GM LS3 90mm throttle body, […]
2019 Subaru WRX STI
Before the first oil change was even due, Justin brought his 2019 Subaru WRX STI in for the first round of work! Starting out in the shop, Louis set the EJ257 up with a COBB Tuning SF intake system, turbocharger inlet tube, down-pipe, 3-port electronic boost control solenoid, complete Flex Fuel conversion kit with pressure sensor, Injector Dynamics ID1050X […]
2016 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat
A few months ago, Ron brought us his 2017 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat because he was bored with the stock performance. After sending him home grinning ear-to-ear with 793.43whp & 726.91lbft (check out his build here), that same day we got a call from a gentleman named Chuck, that went something like, “I’ve got the […]
2013 Dodge Challenger SRT 392 – Shortblock
Talal’s 2013 Dodge Challenger SRT 392 is in for quite a transformation! What’s going down? Louis is disassembling the stock 6.4L HEMI, and reassembling it with a W175X 2.9L twin-screw from Whipple Superchargers, Injector Dynamics ID1050X fuel injectors, Stainless Works long-tube headers & full 3.00″ dual exhaust system, a forged short block from A2Speed loaded with 10.3:1CR Diamond Pistons, forged H-beam connecting rods, […]
2017 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport
After getting set up with an Edelbrock Performance E-Force supercharger, Stainless Works long-tube headers (coated with Cerakote Ceramic Coatings’ Glacier Titanium ceramic coating, applied by Detective Coating), Sean’s 2017 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport hit the rollers to get dialed in by Vlad via HP Tuners!With the LT1’s factory fuel system limiting our ability to pulley this TVS 2300 down and really let […]
2018 Dodge Charger – Supercharged
With only a couple thousand miles on the clock, Shaun brought us his 2018 Dodge Charger R/T Scat Pack to have her put under some pressure! After James set the 6.4L HEMI up with a Gen-III 2.9L W175AX twin-screw unit from Whipple Superchargers, she got a little love from Joel at Flawless Finish in the form of a […]
2018 Subaru WRX STI
Rene’s 2018 Subaru WRX STI is in to have the groundwork laid for more (reliable) power! Up first, Louis is giving the EJ257 some attention in the form of an IAG Performance Stage-2.5 short block, ARP cylinder head studs, and IAG air/oil separator. This was all brought together with OEM Subaru gaskets & seals, COBB Tuning down-pipe & catalytic-converter-back […]
2012 Cadillac CTS-V
Returning to our Richmond, VA shop is this gorgeous 2012 Cadillac CTS-V. Back in July this V2 came in for Stainless Works long-tube headers, custom electronic cutouts utilizing components from Vibrant Performance, Quick Time Performance, and Korkar Performance Engineering, a ZPE GripTec 2.40″ upper supercharger pulley, Brian Tooley Racing Stage-III 3-bolt conversion camshaft & valve train components, and miscellaneous supporting modifications. […]
2015 Ford F-150 5.0L – Whipple
Eric brought in his 2015 Ford F-150 to have it put under a little pressure! We set up the 5.0L Coyote with one of our go-to supercharger systems: a W175AX Gen-III 2.9L twin-screw system from Whipple Superchargers! While we were there, we also addressed this otherwise amazing engine’s Achilles Heel, and installed billet oil pump gears […]