Tuner Spotlight
Racing Sport Concepts (RSC) might not be well known, but the people behind the company have been on the Porsche scene for quite some time. Their latest development is an incredible 680-hp M700 package for the latest 911 Turbo.
*Supported platforms: Porsche 997
*Products: Exhaust systems, Borg Warner VGT turbo upgrades
Racing Sport Concepts
800.815.3751
www.rsctuning.com
Considering Active's extensive experience in making forced induction products for BMW engines, developing items for the N54 twin-turbo was a no-brainer. This background knowledge has allowed the company to demonstrate the engine's true potential.
*Supported platforms: All BMWs equipped with 3.0-liter twin-turbo N54
*Products: Tuning modules, blow-off valves, intercooler upgrades, exhaust systems
Active Autowerke
305.233.9300
www.activeautowerke.com
When the turbocharged MINI was introduced, Alta developed a line of products to optimize power output. There is always a point at which the stock turbo runs out of steam; to combat this, the company has developed a Garrett GT2560R ball-bearing turbo upgrade.
*Supported platforms: MINI Cooper S (R56)
*Products: Plug-and-play ECU, intercooler upgrades, intakes, silicone hoses, turbo inlets, exhaust systems, downpipes, GT25 turbo upgrade
Alta MINI Performance
503.693.1702
www.altaminiperformance.com
APR offers tuning options from simple software upgrades to complete turbo upgrades. Depending on application, APR's turbocharger systems for 1.8T, 2.7T and 2.0T FSI engines produce power outputs ranging from 235 to 550 hp.
*Supported platforms: Audi, Porsche, VW
*Products: ECU recalibrations, intercooler upgrades, silicone hoses, intake manifolds, K04 kits, fuel pumps, diverter valves, exhaust systems, stage three turbo upgrades
APR
334.502.5181
www.goapr.com
AWE Tuning has grown from a sole owner operating out of a single-bay garage to a state-of-the-art, 10,000-square-foot manufacturing and installation facility. It designs, develops and makes its own products, tailored to demands from a diverse clientele.
*Supported platforms: Audi, Porsche, VW
*Products: Intercooler upgrades, exhaust systems, downpipes, K04 turbo upgrades, 1.8T GT28R turbo upgrades, Porsche K24 turbo upgrades
AWE Tuning
888.565.2257
www.awe-tuning.com
ABD Racing has offered performance upgrades for VW and Audi vehicles for over 15 years. Its products for the 1.8T and 2.0T engines are designed to enhance the engines' performance characteristics while maintaining factory reliability.
*Supported platforms: Audi, VW
*Products: Intercooler upgrades, intakes, turbo inlets, silicone hoses, intake manifolds, K04-E05 turbo upgrades
ABD Racing
951.351.9566
www.abdracing.com