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In 2013, Audi created what I would consider the “gentleman’s muscle car”—the RS5 coupe. They took the 4.2L 450hp naturally aspirated V8 from the R8 and fit it into a comfortable two-door beast. Audi did a pretty good job squeezing power out of the 4.2L V8, but they left performance left on the table. The performance […]

It’s no secret that Ford’s EcoBoost engines have tons of torque and they’re tuner friendly. The tiny OEM turbochargers provide excellent throttle response and loads of low-end torque, but they produce little top-end power.  Bolt-on modifications are a great way to increase power throughout the entire rev-range, but they don’t fully capitalize on the performance […]

Anyone who has ever driven a Mini, knows how insanely fun they are to drive. They’re small, nimble, and handle great, but they aren’t very fast in a straight line. Luckily, getting more power out the F56 Mini is easy thanks to the use of BMW’s turbocharged B48 engine. The typical intake and exhaust modifications […]

We all know the Mercedes C63 AMG is an icon in the German performance car market. It offers insane amounts of performance without comprising on luxury. The Black Series C63 is a significant step up in performance over the stand C63, but there is still room for improvement. This room for improvement comes in the […]