Car and Driver 0-150-0 Speed Test 2023

November 29th, 2023

In what has become the gold standard for performance in production vehicles, Car and Driver Magazine gathered some of the most capable cars – and SUVs – for a test of acceleration and braking prowess. Have a look at the vehicles in this contest and let us know what other vehicles should have been included. Beginning at the 8:44 mark, we find the Toyota GR Supra 3.0. Equipped with a twin turbocharged inline 3.0-liter 6-cylinder engine, the GR Supra can accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in 3.6-seconds and meander through the quarter-mile in 12.4-seconds @ 114 mph. In this Read More

Kong Ported Blower Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing – Before and After

November 14th, 2023

This video takes us on a journey (of sorts) as the Late Model Performance (LMP) crew perform a minor modification on a 2023 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing sedan. Specialists from LMP will put the Cadillac on the dyno to get a baseline performance reading before installing a Kong ported supercharger. Afterwards, they will do a second dyno pass and measure the gains. It’s gonna be educational. The rear-wheel drive 2023 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing is powered by a supercharged 6.2-liter V8 engine rated at 668hp and 679 lb.-ft. of torque. In stock condition, the Blackwing can accelerate from 0 to 60 mph Read More

Midwest Street Racing – Kong Ported Trackhawk, Blown Mini Cooper and Big Turbo MK4 Supra

October 27th, 2023

Tonight, we are hitting the streets for some high-spirited roll racing from the Midwest. These street racers are serious about their horsepower in this part of the country. There are some unique builds on hand, and this should be an interesting event. The first race of the evening will involve a MK4 Toyota Supra with an inline 3.0-liter 6-cylinder and a massive 7685 turbocharger. The transmission is a GM TH400 automatic. The Supra topped out at 1,022whp on the dyno. In the other lane is an EVO 9 with unknown mods. He sounds pretty fast. When the race finally happens, Read More

Kong Ported Cadillac CTS-V vs. Big Turbo Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG

October 12th, 2023

What we have here is a grudge race on the streets (of Mexico). Tonight, a pair of luxury cars – from different sides of the planet – will lock horns in a contest of pure speed and acceleration. It’s roll racing in the cool night air. The 2012 Cadillac CTS-V coupe is powered by a supercharged 6.2-liter LSA V8 engine mated to a 6-speed manual transmission. In factory trim, this car is rated at 556hp and 551 lb.-ft. of torque. Now it has been modified to improve performance. Mods include a built engine and transmission, Kong Performance supercharger porting, oversize Read More

2017 Cadillac CTS-V vs. 2016 Chevy Camaro SS – Drag Race

October 10th, 2023

In staging an unlikely affair between a luxury car and a muscle car, the Hoonigan Group have silenced the haters once again. Here is a 1,000-foot drag racing throwdown between an 820hp Cadillac CTS-V sedan and a 1,040hp Chevrolet Camaro SS. Obviously, both cars have been modified to enhance performance. The Caddy is dyno certified. The Camaro has a lip service guarantee. Let’s take a closer look. The 4,146-pound rear-wheel drive 2017 Cadillac CTS-V is powered by a supercharged LT4 6.2-liter V8 engine. The rear-wheel drive 2016 Chevrolet Camaro SS (3,840-pounds) is equipped with a ProCharged LT1 6.2-liter V8. Outfitted Read More

2005 and Up Cash Days – $6K Street Digs

September 29th, 2023

This is a late model, single elimination cash days with a $6,000 payout. Only 2005 and newer street vehicles are allowed. Front-wheel drive, all-wheel drive and rear-wheel drive vehicles are permitted on any size tires. This is going to be mayhem! Fresh off the trailer, we have a supercharged C6 Corvette going against a nasty Jeep Trackhawk. Mods are unknown but he’s packing a ‘chute. At first glance, it looks like the Corvette got an early advantage before the Jeep drove around him through the trap. However, multiple camera angles reveal that the ‘Vette jumped early. Same result: Jeep FTW. Read More

Twin Turbo Cadillac CTS-V vs. Corvette ZR1, Mustang GT500 and Camaro ZL1-Street Hits

September 18th, 2023

We are returning to our roots tonight – back to the streets. We have roll racing from the streets of Texas, Mexico and the cars are muy calliente. There are turbocharged, supercharged and nitrous injected sleds on hand tonight as these street warriors do battle on the blacktop. Prepare for maximum acceleration. First up, we have a 930hp Cadillac CTS-V Coupe, with twin turbochargers on a built engine, going against a 750hp Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 (unknown mods). Despite an obvious weight disadvantage, the Caddy puts a heart-stopping gap job on the Camaro. Better luck next time, Junior. Varsity, that is. Read More

Rarebreed – 1000HP Cadillac CTS-V Sleeper

August 30th, 2023

More talent from the left coast is what we have tonight. Shawn from Autotopia LA delivers again with a 1,000HP (820whp) Cadillac CTS-V – and it’s a sedan. Let’s swoop in and get a closer look. Starting under the hood, this Caddy has a supercharged LT4 6.2-liter V8 engine. The bottom end remains stock, but that includes a forged rotating assembly. The camshaft has been upgraded along with the blower lid. The LT4 cylinder heads and supercharger have been (Kong) ported. A methanol injection system was also added. This contributes to intake air density. The exhaust is catless (off-road use Read More

World’s First 9-Second Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing

August 25th, 2023

This short clip gives us a look into the Late Model Performance (LMP) shop. With permission to experiment with a 2022 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing, the things that these guys get up to are mind-blowing. Take a look. This Cadillac sedan comes to LMP bone stock. That includes a supercharged 6.2-liter LT4 V8 engine that can make 598whp. With no access to tuning software (at the time), LMP began the mods by swapping out the stock blower with a Kong Ported unit. The pulley was kept stock and an LMP supercharger lid was installed. The next step was installation of a Read More

Indy Airstrip Attack – 240 MPH Monsters

August 14th, 2023

It’s hopping in Indy where the SHIFT S3CTOR Half-Mile Airstrip Attack is underway. With numerous 2,000+ HP cars in attendance, we are expecting to see multiple world records fall. This will be a standing half-mile event. Better put on your big boy pants for this one – it’s about to get real. Right out of the gate, we have Morris Malone in his insane twin turbo Chevy Corvette. Already chipping away at the rear-wheel drive top speed world record with a 241 mph pass, Morris is expected to blow the doors off the field with this run. He comes out Read More

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