Chandler is an automotive expert with over a decade of experience working on and modifying cars. A couple of his favorites were his heavily modded 2016 Subaru WRX and his current 2020 VW Golf GTI. He’s also a big fan of American Muscle and automotive history. Chandler’s passion and knowledge of the automotive industry help him deliver high-quality, insightful content to TuningPro readers.
Though no longer in production, the Ford 6.2 Boss V8 engine was a solid power plant for just over a decade. Ford primarily used the engine in their F-250 and F-350 Super Duty trucks, but it also found its way into the first generation Ford Raptor SVT and 2017–2019 E-series Vans. From the factory, the…
Stellantis (FCA) first introduced the 3.6 Pentastar V6 engine in 2011, and it is still in production today. Customers have widely praised the Pentastar V6 for its smooth power delivery, solid performance, and stout reliability. In its stock form it performs decently, but it’s nothing compared to the larger 5.7 and 6.4 HEMI V8s. For…
Since 2011, Chrysler’s 3.6 liter naturally aspirated V6 Pentastar engine has made quite a name for itself. Chrysler has primarily used the engine inside the Dodge Charger, Challenger, Ram 1500, and Jeep Wrangler and Gladiator, where it has won over many fans. Depending on the vehicle, the engine makes 285-305 horsepower and 251-269 lb-ft of…
From 2013–2019, the Cadillac ATS 2.0T was one of the more underrated performance cars on the market. Utilizing 272 horsepower through the turbocharged inline-4 LTG engine, the ATS 2.0T could run a 14.0 second ¼ mile and go from zero to 60 mph in just 5.4 seconds. However, compared with the higher spec V6 engines,…
From 2018–2023, the Kia Stinger was one of the sneaky picks for top sports sedans on the American market. Utilizing either a single-turbo 2.0 liter inline-4 (Theta II) or a twin-turbo 3.3 liter V6 (Lambda II), the Stinger looked classy and produced enviable performance. Yet, it’s well known that Kia severely detuned both engines from…
While it may have been short lived, the 2018–2023 Kia Stinger was a fantastic sports car. With the 3.3 liter twin-turbocharged V6 Lambda II engine, the Stinger made 368 horsepower and 376 lb-ft of torque. While it is already very formidable straight from the factory, for those looking to really transform the Stinger into a…
Since its debut in 2018, the Kia Stinger has made a name for itself as one of the premiere sports sedans of the modern age. When equipped with the GT2 package, the Stinger puts down 368 horsepower and 376 lb-ft of torque through a twin-turbocharged 3.3 liter V6. While that is already good for a…
For many years in the late-’90s and early-’00s, the 5.4 Triton V8 engine was one of Ford’s top power plants. A part of Ford’s modular engine family, they primarily used the engine inside the Ford F-series light duty trucks, Ford/Lincoln luxury sedans, SUVs, and pickups, and the 2000 Mustang SVT Cobra R. Shelby America also…
By now, the Ford EcoBoost engine series has established itself as one of the top modern platforms. Featuring small displacement I4s and V6s, turbochargers, and direct injection, the EcoBoost engines deliver solid performance while returning good fuel economy and reduced emissions. Previously, we’ve looked at the 2.0 EcoBoost and how it stacks up against the…
Chevrolet released the LS3 V8 engine in the 2008 model year, and it quickly became one of their most popular power plants. General Motors featured the engine inside the C6 Corvette and Camaro SS for several years, and it pumped out more than 420 horsepower and 420 lb-ft of torque. Despite making such gaudy power…
At this point, more than two decades after General Motors first unleashed them on the public, the LS-series of small-block V8 engines has reached legendary status. They are widely known as being durable, reliable, and capable of producing gobs of horsepower and torque. One of the earliest LS engines that GM released was the 6.2…
In 2007, Stellantis (formerly Chrysler) first released the 6.4 HEMI V8 (also known as the 392 HEMI) to much fanfare and acclaim. Depending on the model, the naturally aspirated engine makes 360–485 horsepower and 430–475 lb-ft of torque. Dodge/Chyrlser has most prominently featured the engine inside the SRT-8 and SRT 392 300c, Challenger, and Charger…
