Not all Michelin Cup 2 Tires Are Created The Same
They may look the same, smell the same, and be the exact same size; but not all Cup 2 tires are created equal, and for good reason. Michelin produces off-the-shelf…
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Billy Johnson
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Vapor Blasting: Restoring Metal to Better Than New
Traditional chemicals, parts washers, and hot tanks can only do so much to clean dirty car parts. When pride is taken in rebuilding anything from a carburetor to an entire…
Project VIPER GTS: Part 11 – Understanding the Factory Temp Gauge
The Viper has an active water temperature gauge that is far more useful than the dummy gauges in most modern cars that only move when there is a massive problem.…
Project NSX: Part 7 – Installing PFC Multi-Pad Monobloc Calipers
Project NSX is back! (Again!) We return by installing arguably the most advanced brakes ever to be fitted on an NSX, in anticipation of more than doubling the stock output…
Project Viper GTS: Part 10 – EMI Racing Toe Stiffener
The Gen 2 Viper has a pretty serious, fundamental flaw that’s not widely known. The rear toe deflects by HALF AN INCH under hard cornering and acceleration. Unfortunately most of…
Testing Steeda’s Extreme G-Trac K-Member Brace
After our article reviewing Steeda’s Stop The Hop Package for the S550 Mustang GT, some of our readers asked us for feedback on Steeda’s Extreme G-Trac K-Member Brace. Since our…
Testing Borla’s S-Type Cat-Back Exhaust for the 2018+ Mustang GT
For the fourth year in a row, the Mustang continues to be the “best-selling sports coupe in the entire world”. The S550 platform that debut in 2015 catapulted the brand…
Does Wheel Stiffness Affect Performance? We test Carbon Revolution’s Carbon Fiber Wheels
10 There is a lot more to Carbon Fiber wheels than just cool looks and lightweight. We met up with Carbon Revolution at Las Vegas Motor Speedway to learn about…
TESTED: Ford Mustang GT Power Packs 1-3
TESTED: Ford Mustang GT Power Packs 1-3 by Billy Johnson Ford Performance offers three different 50-state legal “Power Packs” for the 2015-2017 Mustang GT that increases horsepower without affecting the factory…
TESTED: Ford Performance Cat-Back Exhaust and GT350 Valence
TESTED: Ford Performance Cat-Back Exhaust and GT350 Valence by Billy Johnson The Ford Mustang may be the best-selling sports car in the world at the time of this writing, yes you…
TESTED: BG Syncro Shift II Gear Oil
Changing out the factory transmission fluid for a higher performance oil is a common solution to reduce the notchy-ness and improve shifting feel. This is especially important in the Getrag…
TESTED: Steeda Anti Wheel-Hop Package
First iterations of new technologies are rarely flawless. When the Mustang ditched the solid axle in 2015 in favor of a 21st century Independent Rear Suspension, it transformed into a…
TESTED: Continental Tire ExtremeContact Sport
TESTED: Continental Tire ExtremeContact Sport by Billy Johnson “Same level dry performance as a Michelin Pilot Super Sport”. That is a HUGE statement by Continental when the PSS is hands…
Project Viper GTS: Part 9 – RareFab / Roe Racing Oil Pan Baffle Kit
Due to the high capabilities of the Viper, a huge strain is put on the factory oiling system on road courses and at the strip. This can cause oil starvation…
Project E90 M3: Head to Head with 2016 Mustang GT
Packing more than 50whp over stock, our Project E90 M3 took to the track at Palm Beach International Raceway (ROAD COURSE) to see how it stacks up against a 2016…
Project Viper GTS: Part 8 – Bob’s Air-Oil Separator
Project VIPER GTS: Part 8 – Bob’s Air-Oil Separator by Billy Johnson All cars create blow-by and positive crank case pressure which forces oil and vapors into the engine’s intake…
Project E90 M3: Part 5 – K&N Filter
We gave our M3 a quick and easy bump in power by swapping out the factory air filter for the industry-leading High Performance K&N air filter. We have seen some…
Project Viper GTS: Part 7 – HeatShield Products
Project VIPER GTS: Part 7 – HeatShield Products by Billy Johnson From coolant to cabin temperatures, Vipers are notoriously hot due to having one of the largest engines ever stuffed…
Project Viper GTS: Part 6 – Corsa Exhaust and Kooks Green Cats
After some impressive gains from intake work in Part 4, we now turn our attention to the opposite side of the engine to improve the evacuation of exhaust gasses as…
Project Viper GTS: Part 5 – Radiator Fan & Wiring Upgrade
The Viper is a “racecar for the street” in more ways than one; and like a racecar, it does not like to sit in stop and go traffic and can…
Project E90 M3: Part 4 – Wheels and Tires
Project E90 M3: Part 4 – Wheels and Tires by Billy Johnson Choosing a tire is one of the most important decisions that anyone will make for their car. Since…
How to PROPERLY select and size TIRES for PERFORMANCE
How to PROPERLY select and size TIRES for PERFORMANCE by Billy Johnson The most important part of your car is not the engine, suspension, or brakes. It’s the TIRES!!! This…
Project E90 M3: Part 3 – LED Angel Eyes
Project E90 M3: Part 3 – LED Angel Eyes by Billy Johnson Our E90 M3 is starting to look a bit dated now that its twin turbo successor is on…
Project Viper GTS: Part 4 – Baseline Dyno and K&N Intake Test
Project Viper GTS: Part 4 – Baseline Dyno and K&N Intake Test by Billy Johnson The Viper is truly a car built around its engine. In Part 4, we take…
Project Viper GTS: Part 3 – Baseline Track Testing (Data & Video)
Project Viper GTS: Part 3 – Baseline Track Testing (Data & Video) by Billy Johnson The Viper has a reputation for being difficult to drive and even (incorrectly) known as…
Project Viper GTS: Part 2 – General Maintenance
Before thoroughly enjoying the purchase of a used performance car, it’s important for the enthusiast to go through some routine maintenance items. We prepare our 1997 Viper to be driven…
DRIVEN: 2015 Ford Mustang Ecoboost
We test Ford’s new 2015 Mustang EcoBoost to determine if a turbocharged 4-cylinder Mustang bridges the gap between the American Hot-Rodding community and Import Tuners. How does the Ecoboost stack…
DRIVEN: 2012 McLaren MP4-12C
We spent two days with the McLaren MP4-12C on the street and hot lapped it around Buttonwillow’s 13CW configuration to see if the 12C really is the best supercar that…
Project Viper GTS: Part 1 – Intro and History
Project Viper GTS: Part 1 – Intro and History by Billy Johnson The Dodge Viper has been competitive on the world stage by doing it the American way: with big…
DRIVEN: 2015 Ford Mustang GT
MotoIQ: DRIVEN – 2015 Ford Mustang GT by Billy Johnson I’m a little late to the party since there are already plenty of reviews on the all-new 2015 S550 Mustang…
DRIVER DEVELOPMENT: Learning Processes
DRIVER DEVELOPMENT: Learning Processes by Billy Johnson How do we become better at driving? Practice makes perfect, right? Well not necessarily. Without feedback and direction, additional practice won’t always improve…
Project E36 M3 (Silver): Part 5 – Updating the Headlights With HID Euro Ellipsoids
Project E36 M3 (Silver): Part 5 – Updating the Headlights With HID Euro Ellipsoids by Billy Johnson The US-spec E36 M3 not only falls short in the powertrain department to…