New McLaren Performance Packages from Cannonball
Introducing the all-new CSO McLaren performance packages from Cannonball Garage — rebranded performance packages built exclusively for McLaren platforms. ✅ Redefining fast, unrivaled, unstoppable ✅ Built with motorsport-grade CSO components ✅ Designed to destroy expectations We didn’t build these for clicks. We built them for drivers who demand excellence at the leading edge […]
McLaren Engine 101: Engine Rods
On this episode we’re talking about THE weakest link in the McLaren engine — the connecting rods. If you’re pushing more power through your engine, these are components you will need to address. Learn why this is and more on today’s McLaren Engines 101. Like many other components of the engine, McLaren prioritized […]
Dyno Testing the Legendary Bugatti Chiron SS
In our latest dyno session here at Cannonball Garage, we had the privilege of testing the mighty Bugatti Chiron SS, part of The Hamilton Collection. This isn’t just any hypercar—it’s a beast engineered for peak performance and poise, and our dyno session delivered the raw numbers to prove it. When we dynoed their first Bugatti Chiron back […]
McLaren Engines 101: Pistons
The overall design of the original equipment, or OE, piston is fantastic. It’s proven itself in many high-horsepower builds. At Cannonball Garage, we’re always looking for ways to push the limits of McLaren engines to world-record setting levels. So, let’s talk about how we’ve taken that great design and made it even better. CSO PISTONS […]
McLaren 600LT CSO Engine Rebuild: More Power & Performance For Less Money
When a stunning 2020 McLaren 600LT Spider made its way from the West Coast to Cannonball Garage, it arrived with a big problem: a severe engine issue that left its dealership stumped. Their only solution? A brand-new McLaren M838T crate engine with a price tag to match. That’s where we stepped in. More Than […]
McLaren Engine 101: Sleeves
Join us as we take a closer look at the McLaren engine OE sleeve design, explore its evolution, and reveal the key improvements we’ve incorporated into our CSO-spec sleeve. All this and more in today’s episode of Engines 101. Lightweight Design of McLaren Engines: A Focus on Evolution Light weight was a priority for […]
Cannonball Garage Sets Two New McLaren World Records: Redefining Performance Excellence
At Cannonball Garage, our mission has always been to push the boundaries of performance—and this season, we had one last opportunity to do just that. With the track season winding down, we joined the TCG track rental at Great Lakes Dragaway for a final record-breaking attempt, and the results were nothing short of monumental. Setting the McLaren […]
Breaking Boundaries: The First Dyno Test of a Rimac Nevera
When The Hamilton Collection reached out to us, they needed someone daring enough to dyno their $3 million Rimac Nevera, an electric hypercar boasting a jaw-dropping 2000 horsepower. So we stepped up to the plate, making special provisions to secure this beast to our AWD Dynojet chassis dyno due to its immense power.
McLaren P1 Prototype #4 Reborn
In the world of automotive enthusiasts, passion knows no bounds. It’s a realm where dreams are realized through ingenuity, determination, and an unwavering love for the iconic machines that fuel our desires. One such enthusiast has embarked on an extraordinary journey, breathing new life into a legendary McLaren P1 prototype. Resurrecting the Iconic McLaren P1 […]
CSO-Powered M840T McLaren 720s makes MONSTER torque
At Cannonball Garage, we love taking McLarens to the next level. Our friend Dustin’s journey with his McLaren 720S is a prime example of how precision tuning and expert engine builds can transform a great car into an extraordinary one. A few years ago, Dustin brought his McLaren 720S to us with an off-the-shelf tune. […]