One of the most defining aspects of a real performance car is a performance cam, a stick that raises lift, adds duration, and gives the engine a distinctive idle that sounds really cool. But sometimes ...

It’s cam time! 🔧 In this video, I install a performance camshaft in my C5 Corvette’s LS1 engine, and it’s a major step toward more power, better sound, and serious street/track gains. This is where ...

Back in the days before variable valve timing (VVT) and computer-controlled engine tuning, one of the best ways to improve stock engine performance was to install an aftermarket camshaft, a process ...

It's common knowledge that most modifications made to an engine involve a tradeoff somewhere in the overall equation. You might want a higher compression ratio, but the trade-off here is a need for ...

Most enthusiasts start with the basics, which usually include a cold-air intake system, high-flow cat-back exhaust and mandrel-bent tubular header. These simple bolt-on upgrades can easily increase ...

In the search for more power from our engines, we usually start with simple bolt-ons, such as intake manifolds, exhaust headers, and carburetor and ignition upgrades. But when we reach practical ...