A common problem we run into frequently is that we will recommend a particular part, by part number, and the customer will show up with a completely different part.
While many enjoy instant supercharger torque, there is something about a turbo that is just hard to put down.
Everyone knows that an internal combustion engine runs on fuel, but most people don't know what is really going on inside the cylinder.
The more air you can get into an engine, the more fuel you can match with it and the bigger the boom.
Do I need Larger Injectors | If you are ready for more, choosing the right stuff is critical for increased power and reliability.
The most common maintenance item is also one of the easiest to do yourself, the oil change.
If you can't get the exhaust out, you can't get fresh fuel and air in. In order to help the engine breathe, headers or exhaust manifolds are high on the upgrade list as these are the first connection to the exhaust ports of an engine.
The terms headers and exhaust manifold are often interchanged, but can be categorized differently. The stock exhaust on most street car engines is made from thick cast iron and is usually referred to as an "Exhaust Manifold". These manifolds collect multiple exhaust ports of an engine and merge the into and single outlet within a fairly short distance. The thermal properties of cast iron make it an ideal material for this purpose and it is durable.
"Headers" are usually made of tube steel and have much longer runners for the individual ports before merging together. Depending on the type of engine, the individual runners may be designed to be all the same length, or varying lengths.
The type of engine you have will greatly determine the type of exhaust you need. A naturally aspirated motor will be very sensitive to the design of the exhaust. Changing the length of the runners or the way they merge together can sway the power output by 30hp or more.
High Performance Mods | Part of the joy of owning a vehicle is personalizing it to make it your own.
Some people do this with stickers, body kits, and or other visual modifications.
Guess what? It is again if you own a Direction Injection motor.
In the search for more power, there is a term called "supporting modifications.” An easily misrepresented term and the choices of what, where, and whom all become very relevant to making solid power improvements throughout your driveline.