Justin Starkey on Building VMP Performance, Whipple Superchargers, R&D & Building a Legacy
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Show Notes
Justin Starkey of VMP Performance joins the show to talk about building one of the most respected performance brands from the ground up over 25 years — from eBay side hustle to full supercharger development.We talk about the business, performance, and more.
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00:00 – Intro - Justin Starkey of VMP Performance
01:10 – The Origin Story: Selling parts to building the VMP brand
04:53 – From eBay to Engineering: Developing intercooler kits and early V6 mods
06:41 – Learning to Tune and the early SC days
11:54 – The First Dyno: Building a mobile tuning rig
23:50 – Entering the Supercharger World
30:50 – Building the Business: Mobile Dyno Days, Family Life & Growing the Team
37:30 – The Coyote Era & Launching VMP's Supercharger Line
40:50 – The Story Behind Teaming Up with Whipple
55:55 – R&D Philosophy: Intercooler Development, Testing Rigs & the LED Lid 01:04:47 – SEMA & Advocacy: Lobbying in DC to protect the automotive industry
01:15:29 – Government Scrutiny: Navigating EPA and emissions regulations 01:39:20 – Managing Expectations: The reality of owning a 1,000HP daily driver