Project Viper GTS: Part 4 – Baseline Dyno and K&N Intake Test
The Viper is truly a car built around its engine. In Part 4, we take Project Viper GTS to the dyno for a baseline power audit and see if our…
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Project Viper GTS: Part 3 – Baseline Track Testing (Data & Video)
The Viper has a reputation for being difficult to drive and even (incorrectly) known as a bad handling car. Since the 2nd Generation Viper has not been reviewed by a…
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
The Dodge Viper has been competitive on the world stage by doing it the American way: with big wheels, big brakes, big tires, a big engine, and not a lot…
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
The US-spec E36 M3 not only falls short in the powertrain department to its 321hp European counterpart, but also in terms of its headlight output, looks, and quality. We replace…
Project NSX: Part 6 – Building The Ultimate Fuel Pump Assembly
The NSX’s stock 155lph fuel pump reportedly maxes out around 400whp which will not suffice for our turbocharged 500whp+ goal. We upgrade the factory pump with the new Walbro 416…
DRIVER DEVELOPMENT: Car Control
DRIVER DEVELOPMENT: Car Control by Billy Johnson Braking late, hitting apexes, and powering out of corners: The goal of driving a car quickly requires keeping the tires at their limit…
Project E36 M3 (Silver): Part 4 – Updating the Interior with Ultrasuede Accents
We spruce up the interior of our beloved 15 year old M3 by having our friends at Coby Wheel wrap the worn and faded steering wheel, arm rest, shift boot,…
Project NSX: Part 5 – We Dyno Test A Ported Intake Manifold and Headers
In what will probably be the first and last article for pursuing naturally aspirated power gains in our 1992 NSX, we look into the design of the stock NSX’s Variable-Volume…
Project E36 M3 (Silver): Part 3 – Uncorking the M3 with the help of a Borla Cat-Back Sport Exhaust
We were fortunate enough to produce significant naturally aspirated power gains during the testing of our S52 vs. M50 Manifold and the Turner Motorsport Stage 2 & 3 packages for…
Project E90 M3: Part 2 – Macht Schnell Bypass Track Pipes and EAS 80mm Exhaust Tips
The M3 is the benchmark sports-sedan for a reason. Originally built as a homologation-special for racing, the M3 has always delivered sports car-like performance with the convenience of a small…
Project NSX: Part 4 – We track test KW Suspension, Volk Wheels and Nitto Tires in Pursuit of a Track Record
With almost 5 years of downtime, Project NSX has been on hiatus for way too long. Between FXMD moving from Las Vegas to California, the motor traveling from Vegas to NorCal…
Kooks Custom Headers
Kook’s Custom Headers, Get Kookin’ with Kooks By Billy Johnson, photos by Brian Humphries Kook’s Custom Headers might not be a household name in the tuner market, but they pride…
Project E90 M3: Part 1 – ESS Tuning’s E-Flash ECU & Performance DCT Software
Unfortunately, when a motor is as well-engineered from the factory as the S65 in our E90 M3, it leaves little for the aftermarket to improve upon without spending big bucks…
Tested: S52 vs. M50 Manifold and the TMS Stage 2 & 3 Packages for the BMW E36 M3
M3’s have always been fantastic handling cars but let’s face it; the US-spec E36 M3 is the only generation M3 that did not receive the same engine as its European…
Fast Lap with Billy Johnson – Circuit Of The Americas
Fast Lap with Billy Johnson: Circuit Of The Americas By Billy Johnson Circuit Of The Americas (COTA for short) is America’s first purpose-built Formula 1 track which stands at 3.427…
What’s it Like to Drive Every Car in Grand-Am?
What’s it Like to Drive Every Car in Grand-Am (From Street Tuner to Daytona Prototype)? By Billy Johnson First off, what is Grand-Am? Grand-Am Road Racing is owned by…
Billy Johnson and Jack Roush Jr. Celebrate 2nd Victory of the 2011 CTSCC Season at Watkins Glen
Drivers Billy Johnson and Jack Roush Jr. celebrating the win at Watkins Glen. Billy Johnson and Jack Roush Jr. Celebrate 2nd Victory of the 2011 CTSCC Season at Watkins Glen…
Project NSX: Part 3 – Building a Race Proven C32 Engine
At MotoIQ we have always contended that it is a much larger challenge to build an engine to hold up to the stress of road racing than nearly any other…