 Cornering power You’ve added horsepower by getting air into the engine, exhaust out of the engine, and have performed engine performance modifications. Now you’re ready to take your ride to the next level of performance. The modifications listed below are either more costly to consider, require professional assistance for installation, or both. |
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Boosting performance, speed, and handling for free is easier than it sounds. In this article we get specific about what modifications you can make to your car to make it faster. |
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Lighter is better…right? Yes and no. Yes, meaning if weight is removed properly from the vehicle then you’ll gain bonuses in speed, handling and acceleration, not to mention saving on gas and part wear. |
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Nitrous Oxide, or nitrous, is a chemical used to enhance engine performance that can be used alone or with superchargers or turbochargers. Nitrous Oxide is different from other forms of forced induction because the system is adding a chemical component with oxygen directly to the engine instead of bringing in compressed air and forcing it into the engine. |
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Superchargers are another popular form of forced induction system used a lot in the tuner community to boost power. Superchargers evolved from ‘blowers’ that moved air over large gas engines in factories. |
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There’s nothing like the whine of the turbines and the feel of your ride bursting forward when the turbo kicks in. Installing a turbocharger is a highly reliable and popular means of getting more horsepower—a lot of import engines have turbochargers already installed right from the manufacturer. |
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You’ve made all of the modifications suggested by getting more air, fuel and spark to the engine, you’ve beefed up recommended parts and you’ve stripped weight off the car. If you’re still longing for more horsepower, there’s one solution left...forced induction. |
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