Projects
2016 Nissan 370Z NISMO – Nitrous
Bary’s 2016 Nissan 370Z NISMO is in to get a new shot of life! This round, John is setting the VQ37VHR up with nitrous system components from Nitrous Outlet & Nitrous Express, then to get dialed in for both naturally aspirated & nitrous (Bary will be able to change calibration files on the fly with the cruise control […]
2017 Ford Focus RS – DSC Sport Coilovers
Superb handling is one of the many things the latest generation Focus RS is known for the world over. But for guys like Mike — who owns this beautiful Stealth Gray 2017 Ford Focus RS — superb isn’t quite surgical, and that’s what Archer is addressing by installing this amazing Tractive suspension system from DSC Sport! […]
2007 Chevrolet Tahoe – Camshaft, Lifters, AFM Delete
The Vortec 5300 engine: loved by all. Whether it be by the practical guy for its reliability & surprisingly good fuel economy, or by racers/Sloppy Mechanics for its junkyard price tag & ability to hold obscene amounts of power with a little boost. Nearly everyone can agree that these engines are fantastic. However, in the […]
2006 Honda S2000 – Supercharged
2006 Honda s2000 A customer recently brought us his 2006 Honda S2000 to have it dialed in by Vlad on the dyno. These F20C/F22C engines are already impressive in factory form, but add a little boost into the equation, and they really come alive. National Speed is no stranger to these engines and we were […]
2006 Chevrolet Corvette
Keith’s ProCharger F-1A equipped 2006 Chevrolet Corvette is in for some attention! While she’s pumping out plenty of horsepower, portions of the drivetrain weren’t exactly up for the task of managing the output. This round, we’re replacing the damaged torque tube, installing a carbon fiber driveshaft from Driveshaft Shop designed to delete the rubber guibo couplers, adding driveline support […]
2012 Nissan GTR
Moe’s 2012 Nissan GT-R Black Edition came in for a little attention! As his R35 approached the 100,000 mile mark, Moe began to notice some odd transmission behavior. After some diagnostics, we discovered significant debris scarring on the solenoids, and evidence of clutch-pack wear. So, rather than just rebuilding, Moe decided to lay some groundwork […]
1991 Mitsubishi 3000GT VR4 – 750HP
Courtney’s 1992 Mitsubishi 3000GT VR-4 is now Flex Fuel enabled, and making some power! This round, Kevin set up the wonderfully built 6G72 with an AEM Performance Electronics Infinity 506, ethanol content sensor, fuel pressure sensor, 4.2LSU UEGO wideband sensor, DSM 24-tooth trigger wheel, various fuel system modifications, and Injector Dynamics ID1050X fuel injectors.Once Kevin wrapped the work in […]
2009 Dodge Challenger R/T – ProCharger
George brought us his ProCharger P-1SC-1 equipped 2009 Dodge Challenger R/T to get her breathing a bit easier, and bumping a lot harder! This round, James set the 5.7L HEMI up with a set of CNC ported cylinder heads from Modern Muscle Xtreme, cylinder head studs from ARP, MDS delete utilizing OEM Mopar components, and camshaft & valve train […]
2003 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VIII – 920HP
Parachute, GT4202R, PPG dog-box, corn fed… no matter the car, this combination instantly makes it interesting. And in the case of Wesley’s 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VIII here, it fits that bill, and far, far more.Quick rundown of the setup: destroked 2.2L, Manley Performance Products, Inc. internals, 11:1CR, Curt Brown Racing cylinder head, GSC Power-Division S3 camshafts, valvetrain from GSC & Kiggly […]
1993 Ford Mustang – Coyote Swap
This gorgeous Reef Blue 1993 Ford Mustang notch belongs to Rusty, and in short, she’s undergone quite the transformation. First, Noble Custom Coatings performed a full repaint, and then John carefully got to work with the ground-up rebuild. What all went down? 2015 Ford Mustang GT Coyote engine swap with components from Power By The Hour Performance & Sean Hyland […]
1965 Shelby Cobra 427 Replica – EFI Conversion
Something a little different on John’s lift today — Kevin’s Hardtop 1965 Shelby Cobra 427 replica! This round, John’s setting the 427 Big Block FE up with a complete FiTech EFI conversion, including intake manifold, dual 4-barrell throttle bodies, complete fuel system, MSD Performance ignition system components, and all the bits-and-pieces necessary to bring it all together!
2005 Cadillac CTSV – Camshaft
I like big lobes and I cannot lie! Casey decided he needed some more grunt from his bolt-on 2005 Cadillac CTS-V… so, the next logical step? More bump stick! James set this LS6 up with a BTRIII camshaft and supporting valve train components from Brian Tooley Racing, along the other supporting modifications. After the installation […]
2003 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra – Ported SC
James brought us his gorgeous Redfire 2003 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra to get the factory Eaton M112 breathing more efficiently! After Stiegemeier Porting Services performed their full Stage-VII service on the 1.8L supercharger — including supercharger casing, plenum, and throttle body — Louis reassembled the Terminator, and then she hit the rollers to get dialed in […]
2008 Dodge Caliber SRT-4
We love sleeper builds, and this one certainly qualifies! Shane brought us his 2008 Dodge Caliber SRT-4 from South Carolina, to take the next step up in performance! This round, we sent the factory turbocharger out to Realtune Performance for their Stage-II treatment, and once Kevin wrapped up the mechanical work in the shop, she hit the […]
2008 Ford Mustang GT – Supercharged
Back in June, Jason brought us his 2008 Ford Mustang GT to get the 4.6L 3-valve set up with an E-Force supercharger system from Edelbrock Performance, clutch & flywheel setup from McLeod Clutches, custom fabricated electronic cutouts utilizing Vibrant Performance and Quick Time Performance components — and now, he’s back in to have the wick turned up!This round, John set the […]
2012 Cadillac CTSV – Headers
James brought his beautiful Black Diamond 2012 Cadillac CTS-V in for the next round of modifications! Back in December of 2016, James brought us his then stock V2 (aside from the CORSA intake) for a Lingenfelter Performance Engineering 2.55″ upper pulley, solid isolator, and 160° thermostat, AFCO Racing heat exchanger, VariMax intercooler pump, Big 3 Racing intercooler reservoir, Injector Dynamics ID850 fuel injectors, […]
2012 BMW 335i – Stop Tech & Tune
Guy’s 2012 BMW 335i is in for some all-around attention! Prior to adding even more go-fast parts, Guy wanted to equip his E93 with stop-fast parts. The solution? Complete front & rear big-brake kit from StopTech tucked nicely behind the Satin Titanium BBS CH-R wheels, with Motul RBF600 brake fluid transmitting the input. With stopping power addressed, we moved […]
2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer SS
2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer SSWhen you’ve got to do adult stuff, but still like to party… This Red Jewel Tintcoat 2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer SS with a built 427cid 24x/1x-converted LS3 is an absolute dream of a daily driver! Calibrating via HP Tuners, Vlad was able to extract 445.05whp & 397.97lbft on 93 octane! No doubt this thing will hurt some […]
1995 Toyota Supra – MoTeC
Sean’s Super Red 1995 Toyota Supra Turbo is wrapped up, dialed in, and ready to hit the road! Back in the early-2000s, this car was originally built by a legendary Supra shop of the time — this round, we gave some of the early-2000’s period correct aspects of the build a facelift.Up first, we replaced […]
2015 Ford Mustang EcoBoost
2015 Ford Mustang EcoBoostSinong’s 2015 Ford Mustang EcoBoost is alive, and better than ever! After suffering an engine failure, Sinong decided to take the opportunity to lay groundwork for future power goals, and upgraded to a Modern Automotive Performance built short block. After Louis wrapped up the mechanical work in the shop, she hit the rollers to […]