The 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 MoreWhy Round Throttle Bodies? The Science Behind Round vs Oval Throttle Body Performance on PD Supercharged Coyotes.
You may have noticed that the latest VMP Supercharger Kits, like the VMP Gen 6 3.0 L Supercharger kits for ’15 through current Mustang GT, all feature round throttle bodies. The VMP Apex 112 mm and 120 mm throttle bodies in both analog and digital flavors have been a fantastic addition to our lineup of…
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 MoreCentrifugal-Type Forced Induction vs VMP Positive Displacement Superchargers
Stage 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 MoreThe Ultimate GT500 Performance Upgrade: VMP Apex Predator Supercharger
At VMP Performance, we believe in staying at the top of the food chain. When you own a 2020+ Shelby GT500 or a 2023+ Raptor R, you are already driving a Predator. But to truly dominate the street and the track, you need a system that offers the pinnacle of efficiency and power. That is…
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…
Read MoreUnlock Hidden Horsepower: The Ultimate Guide to Mustang Throttle Body Swaps
Every Mustang performance enthusiast has been there: staring at the engine bay, wondering where the next 20, 50, or 100 horsepower is coming from. You’ve probably already looked at the usual suspects – exhaust systems, cold air intakes, or maybe you’ve already made the jump to forced induction. But there is often a bottleneck in…
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