Author Archives: Jake Stumph

Supercharged vs. N/A Tuned FRS (GT86)

scionlife.com scion frs GT86 NA supercharged boost comparison

The Toyota GT86 (nee Scion FRS) has long been derided for the lack of power. More specifically, complaints have arisen about the massive dip in torque between 3,000-5,000RPM. The FA20 engine, with only 151 lb-ft, is hurting for torque as-is, so by throwing a big dip in the power delivery  drivability really suffers. Fortunately, the [...] More »

Would You Use Ford Parts on Your Car? Ford Thinks You Will

ls1tech.com ford omnicraft

Ford Customer Service Division has announced the new Omnicraft brand, which is slated to sell competitively-priced replacement parts for makes and models. Available now at your local Ford dealership. Ford is also stating that it will begin servicing non-Ford vehicles at it’s dealerships with Omnicraft parts. 1500 common replacement parts, including oil filters and brakes [...] More »

Supercharged vs. N/A Tuned FRS (GT86)

scionlife.com scion frs GT86 NA supercharged boost comparison

The Toyota GT86 (nee Scion FRS) has long been derided for the lack of power. More specifically, complaints have arisen about the massive dip in torque between 3,000-5,000RPM. The FA20 engine, with only 151 lb-ft, is hurting for torque as-is, so by throwing a big dip in the power delivery  drivability really suffers. Fortunately, the [...] More »

1957 Chevy Napco by Legacy Classic Trucks: The Best Truck Ever?

LS1Tech.com Chevy Napco Legacy classic Trucks Review

We were invited to Ojai, California to drive this beautiful 1957 Chevy NAPCO truck. Restored and modified to the highest extent by Legacy Classic Trucks, they promised that no stone had been left unturned. We were promised the ultimate expression of on and off road performance, packaged in this classically-proportioned beautiful truck. It took just [...] More »

Introducing the 800 HP Yenko sYc Corvette

ls1tech.com Yenko Corvette image courtesy of Manuel Carrillo III

Southern California is usually envisioned as a sunny paradise, an escape from the cold and inclement weather. Not this time, it was bucketing rain as we approached Classic Industries in Huntington Beach. The brand has become one of the largest one-stop shops for American muscle car parts in the United States. Their catalog of parts is kept [...] More »