Posts by Laura Dominguez
How Dynos Measure Performance
In performance shops, you’ll hear the term “dyno” thrown around like confetti. Short for dynamometer, a dyno is essentially a giant scale for horsepower. But how does a dyno actually measure power? It isn’t just one-size-fits-all. Depending on whether you’re a manufacturer building an engine from scratch or an enthusiast looking to see how those…
Read MoreVMP And Whipple Supercharge The 2024 Mustang GT
We partnered with Whipple Superchargers to push the S650 platform harder than ever. The result? A milestone for Mustang performance – two of the biggest names in boost joining forces to unleash a next-level VMP Gen 6 3.0L Supercharger Kit – and when two supercharger powerhouses get together, horsepower happens! A Powerhouse Partnership Check out the video above…
Read MoreAll You Need To Know About Email Tunes
Performance tuning has evolved from a mechanical dark art into a digital science. If you want to unlock your vehicle’s hidden potential without spending days at a dyno shop, Email Tunes (or E-tunes) are the modern solution. Read along and we’ll take you through the journey from physical chips to high-speed data logs sent straight to your…
Read MoreComplete Installation Guide: VMP Gen 3R Supercharger For 2015-17 Ford F-150 5.0 L
Are you looking for more power for your 2015-2017 Ford F-150 5.0-liter V8? We have the perfect solution right here: the Gen3R supercharger kit. A stock F-150 will deliver around 300-325 rear-wheel horsepower on the dyno. The VMP Gen3 will boost power to 600-650 RWHP and beyond. Our kits are also fully upgradeable, with larger…
Read MoreComplete Installation Guide: VMP Gen 6 3.0 L Supercharger For 2024+ Ford Mustang GT And Darkhorse
If you’re looking to unlock serious power from your 2024+ Mustang GT or Dark Horse, adding a VMP Gen 6 3.0 L Supercharger is one of the most effective ways to do it. This upgrade delivers instant throttle response, huge horsepower gains, and a factory-quality fit and finish. Below, we’ll walk you through the installation…
Read MoreWill Fuel Quality Impact Your Supercharged Build?
In the world of forced induction tuning, extracting the best from your setup depends heavily on your fuel delivery system, fuel quality, and the pulley size you are using. Altering any one of these three factors will influence how much power you can make. In this article we’ll lay out – in serious detail – just how important…
Read More2005-14 G Ford Throttle Bodies – All You Need To Know
If you’re exploring the world of performance upgrades, chances are you’ve heard a lot about throttle bodies. What do they do? How do you know if yours is working right? And what makes VMP’s throttle bodies stand out? We’ll break down the basics of throttle body function, design, and calibration. Here’s what you need to…
Read MoreVMP Performance Car Show Featured in Ford Muscle
There’s something special about a parking lot filled with Mustangs, performance cars, and the sound of horsepower echoing through the air. For years we’ve been bringing enthusiasts together with events that blend passion, performance, and people. From our annual VMP Performance Open House Car Show to the Cars and Coffee Volusia County gatherings, these events…
Read MoreUpgrade Options For Your 2024 Ford Mustang GT
The S650 Ford Mustang Ford released the seventh-generation S650 Mustang in 2024, bringing many updates and changes over the outgoing S550. We saw this as the perfect opportunity to trade in our 2018 model and start developing performance upgrades for the newer model. The Spec List We upgraded to this 401A A10 automatic premium package…
Read MoreUnleash Your Beast: The Ultimate Ford Raptor R Supercharger Upgrades
The Ford F-150 Raptor R boasts the body of a truck with the heart of a Shelby GT500. With a supercharged 5.2 L Predator V8 under the hood, it’s a monster off the line in stock form. If you want to make the truck even better, VMP is the place to make your fast Ford…
Read MoreStreamline Your Mustang Engine Bay With VMP’s New Degas Bottle
We know most Mustang performance enthusiasts are not obsessed with coolant reservoirs. But if you’ve ever popped the hood and been greeted by a massive, yellowing hunk-o-plastic degas bottle, you know it’s the opposite of performance-inspired design. It’s ugly, it discolors, and worst of all – it gets in the way. That’s exactly why we…
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