Zach is a founder of 8020 Media and TuningPro. He’s been repairing, upgrading, tuning, and writing about cars & engines for over a decade. Zach has written over 400 automotive articles and continues to be a lead writer for TuningPro. His passion, experience, and deep technical knowledge make him a go-to resource for readers looking to take their car to the next level.
The 5.7 HEMI is an excellent engine but it’s known for being underpowered from the factory. It’s fair to say considering the large 5.7L V8 doesn’t even make 400 horsepower. However, the 345 HEMI offers a lot of potential with some bolt-on upgrades. Among the best mods lies a 5.7 HEMI intake manifold upgrade. In…
General Motors LS engines are among the most popular engines in the world. Ask the question, “What mods should I do to my car?” If you ask a few people, someone is likely going to reply, “LS swap it”. As such, it’s no surprise the LS engines are a common comparison. In this article, we…
Many tend to associate the Chevy Camaro with big V8 engines. It may come as a shock when some people learn the Camaro is available with a 2.0L inline-4 turbo engine. Don’t let the small engine fool you, though. With some basic performance upgrades the 2.0T Camaro is a very capable car. In this article,…
The Infiniti Q50 began production in 2013 and went on sale for model year 2014. Q50 models are the successor to the Infiniti Q40/G37. As with the 370Z and G37, the Q50 is built on Nissan’s FM platform and shares the same VQ37VHR engine option. It’s an excellent engine with plenty of potential for engine…
The Ford 3.5 EcoBoost engine made its debut in several Lincoln and Ford models. It was quickly adopted to the F-150 in 2011 before making its way into many other models. The 3.5L twin turbo V6 engine delivers an impressive 355-450 horsepower in most applications. However, a variant of the 3.5L EcoBoost making 660 horsepower…
Some may not like the direction Ford went with using the EcoBoost engine in the Raptor. However, the 3.5L twin turbo V6 engine delivers great performance. It also makes the Raptor easy to upgrade for massive power gains. A cold air intake is among the best mods for the Raptor 3.5 EcoBoost. In this guide,…
The Toyota 7M-GTE engine is a 3.0L inline-6 turbo engine best known for its use in the MK3 Supra. It certainly doesn’t have the same reputation as the MK4 Supra or the legendary 2JZ-GTE engine that replaced it. However, the 7M engine still offers a lot of potential at a reasonable price. In this guide,…
Octane booster is a hot topic in the car, boat, and dirt bike world along with many others. Octane rating is an important measure of fuel’s ability to withstand compression. Many high-performance engines run higher-octane fuels so it must be beneficial, right? Does octane booster work? Will it actually help improve performance? In this guide,…
The BMW 335i was available from 2007 to 2015. Two primary engines powered the 335i – the N54 and N55. Both engines are 3.0L inline-6 turbocharged engines. However, the older N54 engine utilizes twin turbos while the N55 is a twin-scroll single turbo. Despite the differences in turbos most BMW 335i models pump out the…
The BMW B58 engine is a turbo 3.0L inline-6 that was first introduced to BMW models in 2016. It manages a respectable 322-382hp and 332-369 lb-ft from the factory. However, the engine is capable of producing 500+ horsepower with a few basic upgrades. BMW’s B58 engine also provides a great balance of fuel economy and…
We believe the Ford F-150 3.5 EcoBoost is an excellent engine from top to bottom. Of course, the twin turbo design means the 3.5L V6 also responds well to performance upgrades. We previously wrote an article about the best 3.5 EcoBoost upgrades. Intercooler mods made that list for good reason. FMIC’s offer decent power gains,…
The F-150 2.7 EcoBoost is an excellent engine that responds very well to performance upgrades. We previously wrote a guide about the 5 best 2.7L EcoBoost mods. In that article, an intercooler (FMIC) made the list as one of the best bolt-on mods for good reason. Not only do intercoolers offer solid hp gains, but…
