Turbocharged 388 cid LS Engine
When you look at a Volvo wagon, all sorts of things come to mind, but running quarter-mile passes of any speed usually isn’t one of them. However, Mikael Borggren’s 1987 Volvo with a turbocharged 388 cid LS engine capable of 6-second passes is definitely a sight to see! Read up about all the engine details!
Mikael Borggren’s Turbocharged 388 cid LS-Powered Volvo
Just like his fellow Swede’s Stefan Gustafsson and Michael Westberg, Mikael Borggren got into the drag-and-drive scene a few years ago. He picked up this 1987 Volvo wagon in 2017 as a road car, but soon found himself upgrading and evolving it to the point it can make mid-6-second quarter-mile passes! That’s thanks to a
Twin-Turbo 400 cid LS Next Engine
Achieving five consecutive days of mid-6-second passes and 1,000 miles driven on the street earned Michael Westberg the 2023 Sick Week overall win. His Chevy S10 features a 400 cubic inch twin-turbo LS Next engine. See what’s in this engine build done by ACE Racing Engines!
Michael Westberg’s Twin-Turbo 400 cid LS Engine
Michael Westberg, who hails from Sweden, has been racing here in the U.S. recently and he’s been a force to be reckoned with at drag-and-drive events. His Chevy S10 pickup truck features a twin-turbo 400 cubic inch LS engine built by ACE Racing Engines, and the engine just propelled Michael to a Sick Week victory
1973 Toyota Celica with a Turbocharged 388 cid LS Engine
As day one of Sick Week 2023 came to a close at Orlando Speed World, we passed by the pit area of Steve Groenink. We did a double take of his 1973 Toyota Celica, which features a turbocharged 388 cubic inch LS engine. The 6-second capable build is our Engine of the Week!
Compound-Turbo 5.9L Cummins-Powered Mercedes Unimog
Jeff McCord of LinCo Diesel Performance recently put together this unique 5.9L Cummins engine that will be the powerplant for a 1965 Mercedes Unimog utility truck. Check it out!
Motovicity Adds PTP Turbo Blankets to its Product Line Up
PTP Turbo Blankets started as the first import performance shop in Austin over 20 years ago, which in turn led the company to design and manufacture premium, hand-crafted turbo blankets, and heat wraps.
Ford’s EcoBoost Engine: Big Power with Fuel Efficiency – Opportunity or Challenge for You?
In 2009, a 3.5 liter twin turbocharged V6 engine was offered as an option in the Ford F-150. It was badged with the name EcoBoost and has since been a strong competitor in terms of torque and horsepower for a full sized truck.
PurePower Technologies 6.0L Power Stroke Turbo
PurePower Technologies, a manufacturer of air and fuel management components for OEMs and the aftermarket, has launched the 6.0L Power Stroke turbo designed for the aftermarket.
Turbocharging and Supercharging: Are We Just Discovering the True Potential?
In recent years, power adders such as turbos and superchargers have become very popular. They seem to be gaining popularity as the years continue to go by.
VW’s Turbocharged 1.8L Engine Named to “2014 Ward’s 10 Best Engines” List
New EA888 Gen 3 turbocharged and direct-injection powerplant recognized by coveted award On the heels of the introduction of the new EA888 engine in the 2014 Jetta and Passat, Volkswagen of America, Inc. announced today that its new turbocharged, direct-injection four cylinder has been named to the “Ward’s 10 Best Engines” list for 2014.
Garrett Develops New SFI Spec Turbos for Drag Racing
The company is also providing a conversion program to allow drivers to upgrade current turbos to meet new SFI specs. Building on the success of its popular drag racing turbochargers, Honeywell Turbo Technologies, through its Garrett Aftermarket Performance division, has created a range of new SFI 61.1 Spec turbochargers for use in accordance with new
