Austin holds a technical writing degree and has 5 years of experience working as a Technical Product Specialist at BMW. He is an avid car enthusiast who is constantly watching F1, consuming automotive content, racing on his simulator, and working on his Toyota’s and BMW’s. Austin’s technical writing skills, extensive automotive knowledge, and hands-on experience make him an excellent resource for our readers.
Generally, engine modifications can be broken down into a couple of categories. There are bolt-on modifications, like headers, intakes, throttle bodies, and intake manifold upgrades, and then there are more in-depth power mods that take a bit more effort but yield massive results. Cam upgrades fall into the latter category. While it might take a bit…
The Chevy LS engine series is one of the most famous groups of powerplants under the sun for multiple reasons. They are fiercely strong, powerful, predictable, and, most of all, endlessly modifiable. The LS2 is the most well-known engine in the Gen IV Chevy small block lineup and conforms to all of the traits that…
While GM intake manifolds are generally known to be top-notch, the factory LS2 manifold is an exception. Thanks to bad production techniques, the LS2 has one of the most restrictive intake manifolds in the entire LS lineup. For that reason, an intake manifold upgrade is one of the best performance mods that you can do…
Toyota is a company known for their ability to build fantastic engines, but every once in a while, even they put out a powertrain that isn’t up to snuff. The 2AZ-FE is widely considered to be one of those engines. While it isn’t a bad engine per se, it is plagued with some pretty serious…
The Blue Oval is no stranger to building missiles for the street, or the track for that matter. Over Ford’s truly extensive history, they have truly created some fire-breathing demons, usually powered by V8s strong enough to relocate mountains. Whether it be Ford themselves or one of their positively deranged partners (looking at you Shelby),…
From celebrated road cars to Formula 1, Honda has quite a storied reputation as an engine manufacturer. Honda has truly mastered the inline-4 formula with engine series like the D-Series, K-Series, and B-Series, that not only outperform the competition in terms of performance but also in terms of reliability. Engines like the J35 also prove…
The Pentastar V6 range has been Chrysler’s mid-tier powerhouse for over a decade now, comprised of both the 3.2L Pentastar V6 and the 3.6L Pentastar V6 in US markets. In the opinion of most owners of Pentastar-equipped vehicles, it is a well-rounded and generally reliable engine that powers some of the most popular cars that…
As the eighth best-selling car/truck in the US in 2023, it is no secret that people love their Tacomas. While there haven’t been any true flops in the Tacoma lineup over the years, there are definitely some models years that are better than others. The best model years for Toyota Tacoma trucks include 2007-2015 (2nd…
There’s nothing worse than being late to work due to your car failing to start. Unfortunately, a no crank no start event is one of the most common issues, and most car owners have likely experienced it at least once in their life. To complicate things even further, several potential causes can prevent your car…
Upgrading to a quality aftermarket Mustang 2.3 EcoBoost exhaust can marry the car’s sound with its performance. This guide will cover everything you need to know about EcoBoost Mustang exhaust upgrades. We’ll start with the basics about the different types and sizes of exhausts before we look at the benefits of installing them. We’ll also provide…
There are very few engines in the world that have the same widespread acclaim as the Toyota 2JZ-GTE engine. Its placement in the Mk4 Supra unquestionably upped the 2JZ’s notoriety in the tuner scene. However, it can be argued that the Supra’s legendary status can be largely attributed to the 2JZ itself. The 3.0L turbocharged…
Since its release in the 2010 Lincoln MKS, the 3.5L EcoBoost has become one of the favored powerhouses in Ford trucks and SUVs. While the Ford 3.5 EcoBoost is one of the most celebrated engines in Ford’s modern engine catalog, it isn’t a stranger to issues. The Gen 1 3.5 Ecoboost suffered from a number…
