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Published on 12-15-2019 09:25 AM
Finally! A supercharger kit for the Porsche 911 GT3. Harrop Engineering designed this GT3 supercharger kit for the Porsche 991 generation 4.0 liter GT3 motor. Keep in mind the 991.1 GT3 features a 3.8 liter motor and we do not have confirmation on if this kit is for the entire 991 GT3 generation or just the 4.0 liter motors. ...Published on 12-15-2019 08:00 AM
GAD Motors does some fine work and has some of the fastest tuned AMG's in the world. It is somewhat difficult to get info in the US about their product range but there is absolutely no denying their cars perform with the best in the business. ...Published on 12-15-2019 07:52 AM
You likely saw this release over a year ago from Unitronic. All the data still applies and of course the EVO 3-inch 2.5 TFSI EVO/DAZA EA855 inlet makes a large difference in efficiency. The part is no longer limited to LHD (left hand drive) models and Unitronic released the RHD (right hand drive) version. ...Published on 12-14-2019 06:50 PM
It is great to see APR offering their software expertise for popular turbo upgrades on the Audi 2.5 TFSI EA855 platform (8V RS3, 8S TT-RS). The two premier hybrid upgrades are from TTE (The Turbo Engineers) and SRM (Silly Rabbit Motorsport). ...Published on 12-12-2019 10:28 PM
Porsche produces all of their 911 Turbo engine blocks out of aluminum. The 997.2 generation switched to aluminum from the classic GT1 (Mezger) iron block and it is aluminum used ever since. That makes the block lighter but as boost and cylinder pressure increase with Porsche upping the power block integrity eventually becomes an issue. ...Published on 12-12-2019 09:44 PM
93 octane pump gas results are important as not only will the majority of MKV Supras see pump fuel the majority of tuned examples will not go beyond what the factory turbo offers. The MHD Stage 2 paired with a catless downpipe is the perfect daily driven recipe. ...Published on 12-12-2019 08:32 PM
You are going to see M256 tuning pick up as more Mercedes models roll out with the motor. This is the new Mercedes modular engine architecture which is very similar to what BMW, Porsche, and basically all German OEM's are doing to cut cost by sharing engine parts among various displacements. ...Published on 12-12-2019 09:11 AM
Yes APR is on a Porsche software tuning release spree. Among the Porsche 991.2 Carrera, 991.2 Turbo S, and 718 GTS tunes you can now add APR 718 S 9A2B4 ecu tune software for both the 982 Boxster S and Cayman S models. ...Published on 12-12-2019 01:03 AM
This is the new flagship product from Haltech set to be officially unveiled at the PRI (Performance Racing Industry) show. BoostAddict noticed various tuners raving about how it will change the game so the hype is there. ...Published on 12-12-2019 12:45 AM
A 3800+ pound rear wheel drive BMW 3-Series. That is what you get with the 2020 G20 BMW 340i and this is not even the xDrive all wheel drive version. Car and Driver weighed their test car in at a recorded curb weight of 3827 pounds. ...Published on 12-11-2019 09:22 PM
Mechatronik is known for swapping modern Mercedes-AMG power into classic Mercedes chassis'. This particular swap features a Mercedes-AMG M156 6.2 liter V8 going into a classic W116 Mercedes sedan. ...Published on 12-11-2019 02:17 AM
Very impressive GPS tested acceleration results for this C190 Mercedes-AMG GT on the factory M178 4.0 liter twin turbochargers. This is strong bolt on performance and HPT (Horse Power Technics) looks to have one one of the quickest factory turbo AMG GT's out there. ...Published on 12-11-2019 12:28 AM
PorscheBoost speculated with APR's announcement of cracking Siemens SDI 21.X OBD-II port flashing without needing a physical unlock first that we would see handheld ECU unlock solutions pop up. Right on cue Cobb Tuning announced this ability for the Accessport. ...Published on 12-11-2019 12:07 AM
To be fair the Lamborghini Huracan Performante is not a car for drag racing or straightline racing. It is designed competition to destroy racetracks. That is not to say it is not fast as it is and the example in the video is bolt on tuned with roughly ~650 naturally aspirated horses. ...Published on 12-10-2019 10:52 PM
AudiBoost posted a few articles on this single turbo kit it from Klasen Motors for the first gen Audi 4.0 TFSI V8 but unfortunately there is not too much in the form of data or results to go on. This new video below from Klasen offers the most data about this kit to date. ...
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