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July 16, 2025 By Tapout

The Substantial Level of Depth that they’ve Taken the ATS-V Platform to is Amazing

So while this might seem like an unconventional review since I don’t have any physical part or mod to analyze, dissect, or expound upon, I’m very much of the opinion that giving credit where it is due is incredibly important.  As such, I thought it was worth writing a brief review of my experience with Tapout Tuning to share with others here on this forum.

Yesterday, while gifted with a copious amount of free time on a work trip, I was able to make it down to visit the Tapout Tuning facility in Plain City, OH.  I messaged @WONT TAP here on the forums a couple days before and asked if I could drop by to get a brief tour of the facility and to check out what they’re working on (read: mainly for me to drool on) for the CT4-V Blackwing.  The Tapout facility is located in a relatively new commercial/light industrial park area with plenty of freshly paved, wide streets on which I can only guess their customers turn into impromptu drag strips. It’s purely speculation here, but I would guess that many of their customers are gleefully tormenting Tapout’s neighbors by testing their freshly delivered rockets after modification.

Anyway, after being greeted by Michael and Scott, they took me out to the shop to show me what they’ve been working on for the CT4-V Blackwing, as well as numerous ATS-V’s that were in the shop for very healthy horsepower boosts.  Right off the bat I was impressed with how friendly and welcoming they were.  If you’ve ever tried to see the shop in a dealership, you’ll know that they’re typically rather cagey with letting people into the shop, even if your own car is being worked on.  At Tapout, they’re very proud of what they do and I was able to see engine builds on several cars at every level of completion from “basically-finished-delivery” to “pistons-out-on-a-workbench”.  Not only did I get to see these cars, but they took the time out of their workday to show and explain to me the intricacies of the LF4 motor and why it handles such sizable amounts of boost beyond what is rated for.  (Did everyone know that Pankl makes our Ti connecting rods that are installed from the factory?  I didn’t…)

While they’re still working on their complete product offering lineup for the CT4-V Blackwing, the substantial level of depth that they’ve taken the ATS-V platform to is amazing and really shows the scope of what they want to achieve.  I was incredibly impressed by the E85/93 Octane system that they’ve implemented into the ATS-V, and are working to build into the Blackwing packages.  While I’d previously combed their website before, I wasn’t fully aware that part of their E85 package includes an active sensor for the Ethanol concentration in the fuel line that changes the engine mapping based on whatever you fill up with!  They do make it pretty well known that the performance on E85 is substantially higher, but it wasn’t until visiting that I knew that the car still retains the flexibility of running both fuels and can adjust as needed based on fuel availability.  (Which to me, with my BW as my daily driver, seems super important in a street car!)

Tapout had a number of different builds in process for some upcoming races both local and abroad, so Scott/Michael, if you’re reading this, I think it would definitely be worth it to post up where you’re going to be so that if any other members here are nearby, they can also come check out (drool) on the fine work you guys do!

[Lastly, I should mention that Tapout did not ask me to drop by their shop, nor did they know I was going to post this or request me to write anything. In full transparency though, I did walk away with a t-shirt and a very cool motorized (actually spinning!) turbo keychain/flashlight that the TSA did not like as much as I did going through security. LOL!]

– Dustin

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July 14, 2025 By Tapout

Last Chance To Keep Cool At A Cool Price

Today is the final day to keep your charged air cool with our summer sale!

  • DeWitts intercooler heat exchangers – 10% off!
  • Gigs ported throttle bodies – 10% off!
  • LMP intercooler heat exchanger and expansion tanks – 10% off!
  • Mighty Mouse catch cans – 10% off!
  • Pure turbochargers – $600 off!
  • PWR intercooler bricks – 10% off!
  • Velossa Tech ram air intake systems – $20 off!

https://www.tapouttuning.com/product-category/sales-specials-and-closeouts/

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July 11, 2025 By Tapout

Keep your charged air cool with our summer sale!

Save big on these items to keep your intake temps down during the summer heat!

  • DeWitts intercooler heat exchangers – 10% off!
  • Gigs ported throttle bodies – 10% off!
  • LMP intercooler heat exchanger and expansion tanks – 10% off!
  • Mighty Mouse catch cans – 10% off!
  • Pure turbochargers – $600 off!
  • PWR intercooler bricks – 10% off!
  • Velossa Tech ram air intake systems – $20 off!

https://www.tapouttuning.com/product-category/sales-specials-and-closeouts/

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July 9, 2025 By Tapout

2023 CT4-V Blackwing 591 WHP

Matt came in with his 2023 CT4-V Blackwing to have our wildly popular Purple Belt Performance Package installed.  He ended up making 591 peak whp with E53 fuel in the tank, and should be well into the 600 whp range when he increases his alcohol content to somewhere in the E60 to E70 range.  That’s the sweet spot for these cars.  Below E60 we need to pull back boost and/or ignition timing.  And above E70 we can run into fuel system capacity issues.

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July 3, 2025 By Tapout

Celebrate Independence with FREE Ground Shipping!

Celebrate freedom with free ground shipping on all orders from Tapout Tuning this holiday weekend starting right now!  That means we’ll eat the shipping charge for exhaust systems, carbon fiber parts, driveshafts, downpipes, turbochargers, torque converters, and anything else you may need.  We stock nearly 300 V-car products, with almost everything in stock for immediate shipment.  Use coupon code LibertyShip for FREE GROUND SHIPPING.

 

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