Posts by Laura Dominguez
VMP Intercoolers vs Heat Exchangers – What’s the Difference?
When it comes to getting the best mix of power, efficiency and durability out of an engine, cooling is what separates the best from the rest. Heat exchangers and intercoolers are both designed to cool the fluids entering or leaving the engine, and optimizing this process allows for better combustion, lower mechanical stresses, and more…
Read MoreSupercharger Myths Busted
If you’re looking to add muscle to your ride and have been researching performance upgrades, it’ll quickly become clear that forced induction is the most cost-effective route to big power gains. While turbocharging is a popular option, superchargers offer benefits that make them the better choice in many applications. Because superchargers are belt-driven directly by…
Read MoreIs Your Car Ready for Boost? What to Prep Before Bolting on a Supercharger Kit
So, you’re ready for serious torque. We get it. Adding a positive displacement supercharger completely transforms your vehicle. But before you hit ‘Add to Cart’ on your new build, you need to look at the whole car. The good news? If you’re looking at a VMP Supercharger kit, we’ve already done the heavy lifting for…
Read MoreHow to Upgrade Your Accessory Drive System for Maximum Boost
If you’re stepping into the world of superchargers – perhaps crossing over from the turbocharged side of the racing world – you already know that forced induction is the key to making massive horsepower. However, while a turbo relies on exhaust gases to spin its compressor, a supercharger is mechanically driven by the engine’s crankshaft…
Read MoreThe Ultimate Guide to Forced Induction, Superchargers, and Turbochargers
Naturally aspirated setups leave serious potential on the table. If you want to transform your daily driver or weekend warrior into an absolute street-sweeper, forced induction is the answer. Adding a supercharger or turbocharger is a direct path to increased horsepower and powerful torque. Let’s break down how forced induction revolutionizes your driving experience, why…
Read MoreUpgrade Your F-150 with the VMP Performance Degas Bottle
If you’ve spent any time poking around the engine bay of your 2015 or newer F-150, you’re familiar with that big, translucent, yellowing factory coolant reservoir. It gets the job done (albeit poorly), but it’s definitely not doing your build any favors in the looks department. When it comes time to upgrade, a lot of…
Read MoreStage 1 Vs. Stage 2 Gen 6 3.0 L Superchargers
The launch of the S650 platform ushered in a new era of Mustang performance. For enthusiasts looking for reliable, record-breaking power, the VMP Performance Gen 6 supercharger upgrade is an easy button for performance. The VMP Gen 6 3.0 L Supercharger kit has been designed to overcome the complexities of the Mustang’s dual-inlet design, delivering serious…
Read MoreApex Predator Supercharger Lids: All You Need To Know
If you own a 2020+ Shelby GT500 or a 2024+ Raptor R, you already know you’re driving one of the most capable powerhouses Ford has ever unleashed. But even the Predator engine has its Achilles’ heel: heat and airflow restriction. The factory supercharger lid was designed with noise suppression in mind, not maximum velocity. We’re…
Read MoreUpdated Throttle Body Designs from VMP Performance
At VMP Performance, we understand the importance of a well-designed throttle body. Your throttle body can serve as a bottleneck – or a gateway – to your build’s potential. Increased bore size allows high-volume air flow to meet the intake manifold, giving your ECU the go-ahead to aggressively ramp up fuel delivery and spark timing. That’s…
Read MoreHow 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…
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