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.
Unfortunately, fault codes are a normal part of owning a car. In a perfect world we wouldn’t have codes, but all cars and engines are prone to the occasional fault. An engine fault code – or code for short – is more formally known as a diagnostic trouble code (DTC). P0102 code is a common…
The 2.3L inline-4 turbo engine made its debut in the 2015 S550 Mustang EcoBoost. It delivers an already impressive 310 horsepower and 320-350 lb-ft of torque. As with most turbo engines, the 2.3 EcoBoost leaves a lot of potential on the table. A few simple bolt-on mods can easily push the Mustang beyond 350 horsepower….
The Ford 1.0 EcoBoost inline-3 cylinder engine made its debut in the 2012 Ford Focus, C-Max, and B-Max. It’s primarily an international engine with only a small number of Focus models in the US receiving the 1.0L engine. Its small size offers great fuel economy and efficiency at the cost of power; the 1.0 EcoBoost…
The Toyota 2GR-FKS was first introduced in 2015 as an evolution of the 2GR-FSE 3.5L V6 engine. The 2GR-FKS began as a replacement for the FSE in Lexus models, but eventually made its way into the Camry, Tacoma, Highlander, and several others. It shares the same overall design but adds a simulated Atkinson cycle for…
The Toyota 2AZ-FE is a 2.4L inline-4 engine that began production in 2000. It’s primarily known for its use in the Camry, RAV4, Scion tC and xB. However, the 2AZ engine is in many other models spanning from 2001-2015. The 2.4L engine offers 160-177 horsepower and 162 lb-ft of torque. Performance may be lacking by…
Previously we wrote a guide about some of the best 5.7 HEMI bolt-on mods. In the article, we briefly discussed 5.7 HEMI headers. They remain one of the best power upgrades for the 5.7L V8 – without moving to bigger mods like forced induction. Not only do long tube headers offer great power gains, but…
The Nissan VQ35DE and VQ35HR in the 350z are both great engines. They deliver great NA performance, power, and sounds. VQ35 engines are also easy to upgrade and mod for more power. Among one of the best upgrades includes a set of Nissan 350Z headers. It’s a great power mod that also comes with plenty…
Despite its age the Nissan 350Z remains an excellent performance car to this day. Many appreciate it as a true drivers car due to an awesome balance of NA power and handling. The 350z is also an easy platform to mod and upgrade. Among the best upgrades include a Nissan 350z coilovers kit. Coilovers have…
The Scion tC might not be a great platform for acceleration or straight-line speed. However, it weighs in around 2,900 to 3,100 pounds which helps deliver good handling. Add all of this together and one of the best upgrades is a set of Scion tC coilovers. Whether you want better handling, stance, lowering, or some…
Ford EcoBoost tuning and mods are topics we find ourselves writing about often. The 2.7 & 3.5 EcoBoost are awesome engines that offer a lot of performance from the factory. However, they also leave a lot of untapped potential on the table. A 2.7 EcoBoost tune is likely the single best upgrade for those wanting…
Recently, we’ve found ourselves writing more and more suspension upgrade guides. Coilovers are a major topic as they’re a popular choice when upgrading. However, there’s almost too much to cover in one single article. It’s a lengthy topic that can often be confusing and overwhelming. What are coilovers? How do they different from struts and…
It’s no secret the Subaru WRX is an amazing car with deep roots in the rally car world. The car already delivers great performance and handling straight from the factory. However, the WRX platform is also very mod friendly. Among the best upgrades include a set of Subaru WRX coilovers. They have something to offer…
