Escalade V 1/8 Mile Testing — Real Track Data, Not Dyno Claims

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Escalade V 1/8 Mile Testing — Real Track Data, Not Dyno Claims

Roy Wragth

There’s a difference between making power… and actually putting it to the ground. A lot of shops throw out big numbers and wild claims, but you don’t really see many of them posting real track times, Dragy runs, or how the setup actually performs under load. So we figured we’d...

From Bolt-Ons to Balanced: A Challenger Scat Pack Case Study

Roy Wragth

This Dodge Challenger Scat Pack came in with a solid bolt-on setup: Stainless Works 1 7/8” long tube headers Corsa Extreme cat-back Legmaker intake 180° thermostat On paper, everything made sense. But the way the car drove and the power it made for the mods told a different story. Why We...

Raptor R +100 WHP Under $3.5K

Roy Wragth

100 Wheel Horsepower on Our Shop’s Ford Raptor R—Here’s What Actually Matters We picked up 100 wheel horsepower on our shop’s Ford Raptor R for right around $3,500 all in—parts, labor, credits, and tuning. That gets attention. But if that’s all you focus on, you’re missing the real value behind...

Lowering the Escalade V the Right Way

Roy Wragth

Real Measurements, Model Year Differences, and What Actually Changes When people come to me about lowering their Escalade V, the first question is always, “What links do I need?” That’s a starting point, not the full answer. These trucks run a fully integrated air ride system tied into chassis control....