Who doesn't like naturally aspirated engines? Their surgical throttle response, linear power delivery, and outstanding sound will always resonate with enthusiasts. But what if your goal is to extract ...

The C8 Corvette Stingray makes for a fantastic drive in stock guise, throwing down with 490 horsepower and 465 pound-feet of torque thanks to the mid-mounted 6.2L V8 LT2 engine. However, for some ...

Using compressed air as a power adder (supercharger) is in vogue again! Younger readers may be wondering what we mean by this and argue that forcing super-cold, highly pressurized air into an engine’s ...

There’s no arguing the fact that today, turbochargers are the hardcore hot-rodder's preferred power adder. Let’s face it: When you consider the bolt-on performance-enhancer “Big 3” (nitrous oxide, ...

Superchargers add power to gas-powered engines. A supercharger has its own specific whine, especially inside muscle cars like a Dodge Challenger Hellcat. Hearing a Hellcat go by may send chills up ...

Turbocharged engines may seem like a modern invention, but the progenitors of internal combustion engines have been finding ways to boost the power output of their fossil fuel-burning creations.

The twin-turbo V8 has become the preferred engine configuration for high-performance cars, offering a balance of power, ...

There was a time when the word "turbo" meant one thing: performance. If a car had a TURBO badge on it in the 1980s, somebody ...