FCA 3.6 Pentastar Turbo Kit Guide
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FCA 3.6 Pentastar Turbo Kit Guide

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…

3.6 Pentastar Cold Air Intake Ultimate Guide
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3.6 Pentastar Cold Air Intake Ultimate Guide

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…

Top Cadillac ATS 2.0T Performance Upgrades Guide
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Top Cadillac ATS 2.0T Performance Upgrades Guide

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,…

Kia Stinger Tuning Guide
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Kia Stinger Tuning Guide

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…

Ford 5.4 Triton Cold Air Intake Upgrade Guide
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Ford 5.4 Triton Cold Air Intake Upgrade Guide

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…

Ford 1.6 EcoBoost vs 2.0 EcoBoost Engine Guide
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Ford 1.6 EcoBoost vs 2.0 EcoBoost Engine Guide

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…

Ultimate Chevrolet LS3 Engine Guide
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Ultimate Chevrolet LS3 Engine Guide

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…

6.4 HEMI Throttle Body Upgrade Guide
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6.4 HEMI Throttle Body Upgrade Guide

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…