Top 10 ways to Make Your Car Go Faster
Suggested by SMSWe Americans love our cars. Our cars are rarely just a means of conveyance. We take pride in our cars and see status symbols within them.
There are expensive cars and cheap cars. Fast cars and economical cars. For most American men our first cars were used and a little run down. But we always wanted to find a way to get more from our cars. Most notably almost every guy wanted more speed out of their cars.
My personal experience with building a faster car was a 1969 Chevelle. I bought it with a 307 cubic inch engine and modest transmission and rear end gear ratio. It had some power, but for a car that was built in the time when all cars had actual frames under them, it was a heavy car, and it could barely out perform an old pickup truck.
By the time that I regrettably sold the car it had a custom built 454 in it. It would almost get the front tires off the ground from a dead start and would do 0-60 in 5.6 seconds.
In my case, I was able to get my car a lot faster by investing a huge amount of money on a completely different engine. This is not necessary these days. There are hundreds of aftermarket bolt on performance enhancing products and techniques that can be employed to make any modern car faster, more powerful and more efficient with fuel.
Since I obviously don’t know what kind of car you are about to beef up, I am going to keep the items in this list as generic as possible. If your car is still under factory warranty, you will need to ask the car manufacturer if any of these items will void your warranty.
10. Electric Fans
Somewhere between your engine and the radiator is a fan. This draws air through the radiator to keep your engine cool. On older cars this is a mechanical fan. It runs off of the engines power via a fan belt. These mechanical fans draw a surprisingly large amount of horsepower directly from your engine. By removing this mechanical fan and replacing it with an aftermarket electric fan, you have freed up some extra horsepower to reach the ground. Do some research; there are a plethora of aftermarket electric fan manufacturers out there. You will easily find one that fits just right in your car.
9. Electric Fuel Pump
Pictured above is a mechanical fuel pump. It is driven directly off of your engine. Usually powered by a lobe on your crankshaft, mechanical fuel pumps are one of those things that rob power that should be going to your drive wheels. So, for the same reason you want to convert your mechanical fan to an electric one, you should do the same for your fuel pump. If you upgrade both your fan and fuel pump, you may want to keep in mind that you are now drawing extra power from your battery and alternator. These may need to be upgraded now too.
8. Air Induction
Your engine pulls in air and mixes it with fuel. This mixture is burned and produces horsepower. So if you can increase the amount of cool dense air that your engine is able to pull in, you will produce more power. The fact is that most cars are manufactured with the air it pulls in limited for various reasons. There are several companies out there that make aftermarket air induction systems to bolt directly on to your car in an afternoon. K&N is the leader in this field. A couple of hundred bucks, a few simple tools and a Saturday afternoon and K&N will guarantee extra horsepower for your car. In most cases your fuel economy will increase as well, making this an aftermarket item that pays for itself.
7. Carburetors
If you are working with an older car, chances are that you have a carburetor. This is a device that mixes the air and gasoline into a vapor to be burned inside the engine. All newer cars will have some form of fuel injection, but if you do have a carburetor on your car, this is one of the easiest ways to increase your horsepower. If you have a 2 barrel carburetor, you should upgrade to a 4 barrel carburetor. There are a lot of carburetor manufacturers out there that build the performance parts you need to make your car faster. Most notably in America would me Edelbrock and Holley. To upgrade your carburetor from 2 to 4 barrel will also require you to install a new intake manifold. Doing all of this will cost a few bucks, but the difference will be very noticeable.
6. Fuel Injection
If you have an older engine that is carbureted, and a few bucks that you can afford to invest into making your car faster, converting to fuel injection may be for you. Edelbrock and Holley both offer bolt on multi port injection systems for most American engines. Because these systems are electronic and not mechanical like a carburetor, they are more precise. They will offer your engine more horsepower and better fuel economy. As the items in this list get more complicated, the cost of the upgrades also increases. Your ability to increase the speed of your car is usually only limited to the amount of money you are able to spend on your car.
5. Performance Chips
If you are trying to increase the performance of a newer car (‘90’s and up) You are most likely dealing with a car that was built with electronic fuel injection.
Electronic fuel injection is controlled by a ‘computer’ or chip of some sort. Well, as you may have guessed, there are companies out there that have figured out ways to enhance your cars performance by simply replacing or modifying the chips that control your engine.
These chip upgrades are very versatile with their applications. You can buy a preprogrammed chip or you can buy a chip and a programmer device that will allow you to modify the performance chips yourself. You can achieve better fuel mileage, better towing capabilities, better horsepower and of course better speed either off the starting line or in the top end.
4. Exhaust System
While most of the suggestions in this list are dealing with getting more air and fuel into your engine, another way to increase performance is by looking at ways to improve getting the exhaust out of your engine more efficiently. Removing your mufflers and adding glass packs will make your car a lot louder, but generally won’t offer any real performance. For most cars the exhaust system is choked down right at the engine itself in the stock exhaust manifolds.
By replacing your exhaust manifolds with “Headers” the weakest link is improved in your exhaust system. From that point back to your tailpipe, the general rule of thumb is the less restriction getting the exhaust out of your car, the better the performance will be.
While you may have 2 tailpipes at the back of your car, in most cases your exhaust is choked down to 1 catalytic converter then split back to 2 exhaust pipes towards the back of the car. For truly improved performance you will want true dual exhaust all the way back.
There are laws governing the removal of catalytic converts and the amount of noise you are allowed to produce. So when converting your choked down car into a true dual exhaust system, check your local laws regarding noise and catalytic converters. The converters are very expensive, so if you have to have them and you want 2 of them, it is going to cost a few bucks.
3. Turbochargers
While turbo chargers are stock equipment on almost all diesel engines, most people are not aware that you can install an aftermarket turbo charger on your gasoline engine for a great increase in performance. Essentially how a turbo charger works is, it uses the exhaust gasses to spin an impellor which builds a positive pressure of fresh air and forces that air into the intake to mix with the fuel. This upgrade is an expensive one. The turbo charger itself will cost around $1000.00 and to install it, you will have to modify both the air intake system and the exhaust system of your car.
There are companies that produce aftermarket turbo chargers for just about any car on the road today. If you have the cash, you can have a turbo charged car.
2. Nitrous Oxide
The principal is very simple. If you add Nitrous Oxide to your air and fuel the mixture becomes considerably more explosive and therefore greatly increases horsepower.
NOS is a company that specializes in this concept. No matter what kind of car or engine you have, there is an aftermarket NOS system that will inject your car with a burst of extra horsepower.
There are many different systems. You can have a dose of nitrous dumped into your air intake, or for the person who really wants a punch there are also systems that inject from multiple points directly into your intake manifold. You are limited only by how much money you are willing to spend.
A couple of things that you will want to consider before adding a nitrous system to your car is that too much nitrous will blow your engine apart. Depending on the type of engine you are running you need to be very careful with the amounts of time that nitrous is injected into your engine.
The laws governing the use of nitrous oxide vary from state to state. In many cases it is legal to have nitrous oxide in your car but not legal to use nitrous. So check your local laws and regulations before you fork out the cash for this upgrade to improve the speed of your car.
1. Superchargers
You will see giant superchargers sticking out of the top of drag racers and very beefed up classic muscle cars. There is nothing more impressive looking that you can do to your car than have one of these monsters poking out of the hood of your car.
But far more impressive than the appearance of a supercharger is the performance of a supercharger. These big breathing beasts will add a huge amount of power to your engine instantly.
In a nutshell, while stock engines depend on vacuum and atmospheric pressure to get the air fuel mixture into the combustion chamber of your engine, a supercharger physically compresses the air, making it denser and shoves it down your engines throat! It is kind of like a turbo charger on steroids.
There are several different types and styles of superchargers. The monster pictured above is the cream of the crop and requires a good old American V-8 engine to handle all that extra horsepower. There are smaller versions for most types of engines available out there for a wide variety of different cars. Many of them are low profile enough to stay under the hood. In the case of supercharger’s, bigger is better.
A couple of things to keep in mind if you are considering adding a mega-blower to your car;
They are very expensive. You could generally buy and entire new engine for less than the cost of a bolt on supercharger.
They are complex. These amazing devices don’t just come out of a box and bolt right on to the top of your engine. There are a lot of modifications that you will have to do to the engine to get them operational, not to mention you will have to cut a hole in the hood of your car.
There are legal issues as well. When I was considering adding one of these to my 1969 Chevelle in Wyoming I found out that it was illegal. It turned out that they were grandfathered in for use on ’68 or older cars. So be sure to check your local laws regarding superchargers. You may be able to install a smaller version in your area.
I am sorry to be so negative but there is a lot of false information in this article. For induction you say that when the combustible mixture is burned it produces horsepower. Horsepower is a made-up figure calculated off of the torque your engine produces and how long it can sustain it, it produces torque not horsepower. In the nitrous oxide section it is claimed that nitrous makes the air/fuel mixture more explosive. nitrous is only an oxidizer, it effectively gives your car the same effect as forced induction but from a bottle, not a turbo or supercharger. Nitrous doesn't make the mixture more explosive and depending on how strong your engine is and how little of a shot you have you can run nitrous all day long without excessive premature damage. you also claim that superchargers are like turbochargers on steroids. i find that statement a little odd considering that turbochargers can produce much more boost than superchargers and have no parasitic draw on a motor which is what your are trying to eliminate with an electric fan and fuel pump. also with superchargers, bigger is not always better. too large of a blower will hurt your engine more than help it but creating a huge parasitic draw on the motor. lastly if you put a bit of money into a 69 chevelle with a 454 and only had a 0-60 of 5.6 seconds you were no where near lifting the tires and you clearly didn't know what you were dong when you built the motor. this article was better than most of the ones that I read about people trying to talk cars but it needed some more research.
5.6 second time for a 69 chevelle with a 454 is very respectable… those older cars couldnt accelerate like todays cars do to weight issues and gearing.. think you might know that if you are such an automotive expert. Also the things he was saying in this article were for the layman… it was not a physics term paper.. get a life and try to get laid… much more fun than being a computer nerd
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nitrous does in fact make the fuel more explosive. it oxidizes the fuel and air mixture more than regular air essentially making it burn hotter, and more completely. anyone who has welded knows what pure oxygen can do to to a combustible.
Nitrous oxide is an OXIDIZER. It draws in oxygen molecules(O2) to its own NO2 molecules, resulting in the same effect as a turbo or supercharger… Basically. Nitrous is chemically forced induction. Turbos and superchargers are mechanical means of forced induction.
dude that was actually a little more hepful man i apreciate the help if u could give me some pointers on how to make my car faster without adding anything like fine tuning it or something that would be great
I agree with you on your post about everything,he should have just said that the supercharger uses power at all rpm ranges and turbo spools up til enough pressure is built then unloads!…or something of that sort cause you know as well as i do im sure, turbos provide alot more power than the supercharger anyday and most of all the turbo would hit it’s top speed much faster,so with that being said.the guy just needs to go hit the books or somethin haha
I have an infinti g35 coupe and i am interested in making it very fast i need help plzz contact me at
lol trolls with books
WILL prevent you from messing up. I did feel some of this information is premature but others are really helpful for someone starting an interest or hobby with their vehicle. Lets not put down but support people who know less.
I did get my little geo a lot peppier then some cars think when they are seeing my tail lights.
amor from Belize
Mitch, shut up. Are you trying to sound smart by pointing out details you think are wring? This dude is just giving outsimplified info for people who don't know.
Hey Anon, I'm not saying your right, I'm not saying your wrong, but if you don't have the balls to man up to who you are then shut the F_ _ _ up!!!!!
Nick man up i cant see you from behind the puter screen bro
wow how old are we?!
I got a 2001 BMW 325i Sedan. Will a performance chip increase the noise level? I would like to increase speed without increasing noise.
A performance chip won’t increase the noise level.. Only a Exhaust System will..
The computer chip might make your car louder when it is activated. The chip activates when you hit a certain speed and then it changes the timing of the engine’s firing order thus making your car faster. This will also increase the rps which may or may not make the car louder.
Out of the 10 ways to speed up a car which way would NOT increase the noise level on a 2001 BMW 325i?
performance chip, fuel injectors.
For one, there are a few things that can make noise levels higher in your car. Besides the obvious aftermarket exhaust system and different tires, higher flowing air intakes can also increase noise levels.
For mods to do that won’t increase noise levels… Honestly an intake system will do a lot for you for the cost. The higher air flow through a cotton filter as opposed to a paper filter is amazing.
A “performance chip” will do something for you as long as you’re getting a chip that must be soldered to your ECU. If you get a chip that is to be installed on your IAT sensor, I would recommend that you do not use it. It is basically a cheap resistor that you wire into the sensor, causing the ECU to read lower air temperatures, and adding fuel. Running slightly richer will add some power, at the cost of increased deposits to your combustion chamber. Which, over time, would actually raise your compression ratio, assuming your piston rings survive.
Nitrous oxide is a great power-adder, if used correctly. Using jets that are well matched with your engine’s setup will provide reliable power at the push of a button. Your car will also not be louder driving daily. When showing off/drag racing/whatever you choose to do, your engine will make a slightly different tone, and it should be a little louder, but not much.
If you’re considering boost (turbo/supercharger/nitrous) you may want to also consider some other upgrades. Among the most common: ARP head studs. ARP makes forged head studs to replace your stock head bolts. They can handle much more pressure in the combustion chamber without stretching. The stock head bolts can stretch, eventually causing your head gasket to blow. ARP makes other fasteners for engine internals as well, such as rod bolts.
In high boost applications, you may want to upgrade to forged pistons (and possibly lower compression pistons*), forged rods, forged crankshaft, re-sleeved cylinders, and a blockguard.
Compression ratio can be increased in a fairly inexpensive way by shaving small amounts from the surface of the cylinder head that meets with the block. This will lower the volume of the combustion chamber and increase the compression ratio. At a point increasing compression, you will need to tune the ECU through either a piggyback system or replace the ECU with a standalone unit, assuming you’re dealing with an engine controlled by a computer.
For boost, there are 3 setups with compression and boost levels to get the same power levels.
Low compression/High boost- This is the easiest path to take tuning-wise. While it will be fairly simple to tune this setup, you will have very low low-end torque, and would rely on boost for just about all of your power.
Medium compression/Medium boost- This is the approach most people take, because generally people don’t want to pull apart an engine when adding a turbocharger. It would offer decent low-end torque, about the same as stock, and decent top-end torque when in boost.
High compression/Low boost- This is the most difficult setup to tune. There are plenty of cars that come from the factory with high compression ratios. Usually these will require 93 octane fuel, and you should know if you have no turbo or supercharger already installed. These engines have good low-end torque, and don’t require much boost to be very powerful.
Some fun facts that I don’t feel like organizing into paragraphs because I feel like I’ve been typing forever:
A shorter final drive will cause you to accelerate quicker, however your top speed will fall, resulting in lower fuel economy at highway speeds.
On some cars, you can simply swap your transmission out for another one from a similar engine, to take advantage of different gear sets, or if your differential is inside the transmission, a different final drive altogether.
Weight is a HUGE factor in speed. If you want to pick up some acceleration quick, think about removing your passenger seat, rear seats, trim in the back of your car, trim in your trunk, your spare tire and tools associated… If you really want to lighten your car up and aren’t worried about putting it back together anytime soon, you can remove just about everything that isn’t metal from the interior. Center console, Door panels, the dash with all electronics besides the instrument cluster.
If you don’t mind paying for weight reduction, you can get carbon fiber parts to replace body parts. This is a great way to drop weight. Carbon fiber hoods are the most common, but trunk lids are usually available, and you may even be able to find doors and fenders custom made if you really want to pay.
Manual transmissions also have a large advantage over automatic transmissions. Automatic transmissions eat torque, shift slowly (generally), and you don’t have as much control over the car. If you have a car with an automatic transmission, you may want to replace it with a manual transmission or trade it for a model with a manual transmission. Manual transmissions have generally always had one extra gear over automatics of the same model year, allowing for shorter gear ratios and better gas mileage.
I definitely did not cover everything that I wanted, but this is what I have off the top of my head. Sorry if it isn’t complete to you.
The only upgrades that make a lot of noise would only be the exhaust being changed. going to cold air intake you might hear a slow wind past a windowcrack sound on some applications. the chip mod should not change any sound either.
Thanks for the response. I think I will try the performance chip to see the increase in speed. Not that I am going to push it to the limit in the city.
What can I do to my Plymouth neon it's a 98?
Trade it in and get a Camaro, Mustang or Challenger
did u ever figure out how to make it faster i have a 95 neonsport tryin to make it faster without buying to much stuff or killin it?
intake,header,and exhaust for proper airflow,mopar ecu,high performance fuel injectors,new spark plugs and spark plug wires,MSD ignition,short shifter,and also make sure you have a good distributor cause one fouled plug can mean dramatic horsepower loss!Also to get the best performance handling for your car I would advise that you upgrade your suspension with coilovers,sway bar kit,and strut bars,along with a good set of not low but medium profile tires!Hope this helps,If your looking for just a quick upgrade for under $1500 then go with the intake,header,and exhaust package+short shifter if you have a 5speed!
Hello Ja,
Your plymouth neon should easily take some exhaust headers. The headers increase the compression so it will slightly shorten the life of the engine.
lol Thank you for the good laugh lmao! Headers increase the compression? Headers are no where even near your compression chamber, if anything, they ileviate pressure. If you guys want some real horsepower, fairly cheap, here's what ya do…Go buy a torche, cut that 4 banger right out of your car, engine, trans, and all,, buy a hi-po chevy smallblock engine bolted to a good ol munci 4-speed trans, drop it in your rice burner and weld it right where it lands! hopefully it lands level lol, Now, youve got a great horse power to weight ratio with an engine that not only outlasted your grampa, but will also be running when your grandkids are also grampas.
and yes, I'm more than half serious! 
You couldn’t be more wrong,actually headers do have alot to do with compression cause it changes how rapid the air is being delivered meaning the numbers won’t be read the same way so really you just need to do some research before you start blabbing on about how you would put your useless chevy motor in a f’n DODGE import,just sounds like you got smoked by a honda one to many times and that s*** is getting to you so you think you got to brainwash people with your ignorance!Bottom line is that if the numbers change then compression change,laws of physics you rook!haha
B@k3r you are very wrong about this whole compression thing…do you even know what compression is and how it is made? Compression happens when the piston is traveling up the cylinder with both the intake as well as exhaust valves CLOSED. Without them being closed compression would not happen…So explain to me how the size or angle of your headers has anything to do with compression when compression is taking place only when both valves are closed putting both the intake as well as exhaust out of commission for the moment. And even if somehow the headers did matter (which they dont) wouldnt physics tell you that a bigger pipe would let out more air which would then leave less to be compressed…which would result in a lower compression??? here is my email: I want you to email me with a complete and detailed explanation of how you think bigger headers or any size headers change your compression ratio. From all that you said I wouldnt be suprised if you never have changed oil in your car much less know how. Just a big talker thats all. By the way I have been a toyota technician for the past 5 years. I know what I am talking about. I dont just talk out of my ass like some people do.
i have a 09 nissian sentra rs 2.0 and its been so hard for me to find upgrades to make my car any faster,because everything is for the 2.5 ser model.can you please let me know what you think i can do to make a difference…..
I have a 1999 kia sephia. I would like to make it faster, is a cold air intake the best solution or something else.
Yea the cold air intake will increase horsepower go to http://www.AEM.com
I mean http://www.aempower.com/
I have a 2005 Mazda 6, what can I do to get quicker acceleration while on a budget? thanks!!
I have an 2006 acura rsx type s. i already have exhaust. i don't want to turbo it. i'm thinking about getting an intake. will that actually speed my car up and help my engine to last longer?
yes an intake will increase performance in torque and in horsepower, and yes it could help the engine last longer
first of all if you are modifying your car at all,It automatically changes the life span,the only way to know it’s life expectancy would be to dyno it or just use simple airflow modifications such as intake,header,and exhaust, also you should consider putting in a hondata ecu in it as well so that way you can manually control how much power goes in and out of your car,trust me,with that chip alone you can save gas,properly tune your vehicle,and you can even adjust when you want the VTEC to kick in and when you want it to redline!I estimate all this without exhaust cause you already have one,would cost between $800-1500 depending on who you go to!My advice is buy online and shop smart!Oh yeah,if you do decide to put the hondata ECU then tune your ECU after you have already installed the other parts cause otherwise your chip may not be reading your car correctly,hope this helps,peace!
Hello Directory,
If you decide to install a performance chip in your BMW it is highly recommended to switch to Premium Unleaded. So run the car on premium umleaded for at least 100 miles before installing the performance chip.
I must agree. If you have anything slower than a 15 second car in a 1/4 mile, it wouldn't make sense to dump hundreds of dollars on bolt on parts for your car. For many N/A 4cyl cars, an Intake, exhaust & header you will only gain about 12-20 additional HP to the crank (motor). That will equate to about 8-15 to the wheels and even less of you have AWD. The average quality header (It's header for a 4cyl) will run from 100-200. Quality intake will run about 145-230. (Most will go with AEM, INJEN, or K&N) and a quality exhaust will be anywhere from 200-600 dollars.__Does it make sense to spend that amount of money for the power you'll be getting.__If you consider any type of force induction (Nitrous, Turbo or SuperChrgr) then you'll talking about a lot of money (with the exclusion of Nitrous) __Now let me sa ythis…..____There's nothing wrong with wanting to increase the performance of your vehicle.
If you guys want to go fast you will need to get rid of your slow cars (i.e. KIA, MAZDA 6, NISSAN SENTRA 2.0) and buy a fast one. Cold air intake, a chip, and exhaust isn't going to make you fast in ANY one of those cars. It WILL make you fastER than you were but you will be disappointed with all the money you spent to gain .2 of a second on your 1/4 mile times. My advice is save up about $7,000 and go buy an E36 BMW M3 or if you can find one a C43 AMG mercedes, you won't be disappointed. I wouldn't waste my time or money trying to make an 18 second car a 17 second car.
Although these posts are very old, I just want to point out that you are obviously not aware of the difference you can make to a car through little upgrades here and there. My car was never a speedster by any means, its 0-60 for example was a lousy 14 seconds. But after adding headers, and new high flow exhaust, I went down to 9 seconds. Same shifting, no other changes. And to most people on here, thats the kind of increase they may be looking for.
A performance chip by itself won't be very noticeable. You will need a cold air intake, headers to 2 1/2" piping with performance muffler, performance throttle body and a performance ignition wouldn't hurt either. Without these items you won't be taking full advantage of the chip. All a chip does is change your fuel/air ratio and stuff like that, so you will be getting a different mixture with the stock parts. Wouldn't the manufacturer do this if all it needed was a software upgrade? You need new hardware to take full advantage of the new software otherwise it will be a disappointment.
i have c43 amg could you help me with the Exhust system like headers and some staf please
An intake for your RS-X won't do much by itself. You might get a couple extra HP and a little better gas mileage. It is a good START to build your HP. Make sure you get a cold air intake, cold air is denser than warm air creating more power. As far as extending the life of your engine it may as it will lower the running temp of your engine by a few degrees but that isn't why people buy them. Gas powered engines are giant air pumps, the more air you can pump in and the more air you can pump out = more HP. That's why intakes and exhausts are good places to start adding HP. That being said there is such a thing as back pressure and you have to have a certain amount otherwise you'll lose power. That's why people don't have 10" exhausts on their cars, usually 2 1/2" – 4" is the range for cars (your RS-x would probably be 2 1/2" piping for the correct back pressure). I would start with cold air intake then I would do headers to 2 1/2" piping back to a performance muffler. After that you would be setup for a larger throttle body, larger injectors, and a new ignition system. It would feel like a whole new car after that. I imagine you would gain at least 30-50 hp and probably .5 seconds off of your 0-60 time which would be NOTICEABLE.
If you want to make your NEON fast you need to dump the stock engine. If I remember correctly there is a Mitsubishi Eclipse engine that practically drops in the neon. That would be a good start. There are several company's that manufacture aftermarket parts for the eclipse engine. Without dumping at LEAST $5,000 into your neon you will never be fast. You can get a E36 M3 for around $7,000. I would much rather have one of the best weighted/handling cars on the road than a neon with $5,000 dumped into it. A 1995 E36 M3 is OBD1 and has a LOT of mods that can be done to make it 400HP+. A wise man once told me that you can make any car go as fast as you want but it's not about cubic inches it's about cubic dollars, how much do you want to spend. Personally I wouldn't invest a penny into the NEON.
Quicker acceleration in a MAZDA 6 on a budget is tough. I would imagine the best mod you could do under $2,000 would be new rims and tires. Rims are considered your "un-sprung" weight, which means it is weight that is not carried by your suspension. If i remember correctly every 2 pounds you lose on your un-sprung weight is like driving the same car with 1 extra HP. The lighter the rims and tires the quicker you will accelerate. Better traction will help 0-60 times as well, that's where better tires come into play.
I just bought a 1973 Datsun 240z, the previous owner installed new carbs and a new exaust system. He also tossed the catylitic converter and removed the emission system. What else can i do to make my z faster for under a grand?
i have a 2009 nissan altima coupe, which upgrades can i use that wont make my car ;lound i want to increace speed without increacing noise.
hey i want a mazda rx8 2008 but it dosnt have alot of horsepower what can i possibly do to make it faster without it being to loud?
It has a good amount of horsepower, its just terrible on torque dont waste your time getting one unless you get the 6 speed man tran. not much you can really do to it besides short ram(more torque than cold air) and exhaust system. You can pretend turbo/supercharging is worth the money but unless you have the money to keep replacing the apex seals and most likely replacing the engine due to the decompression issues the 8's have(although they might have fixed by 2008) you should just stick to the basics.(coming from a 2004 rx-8 owner)
oh ya read up on its rotary engine or your gonna find out what you can and cant do the wrong way.
hey i have a 1993 ford probe gt and i would like to make it faster than it is everything is stock thankx guyz.
1st- directory, you are stupid! you upgraded your exhaust system then complained about how load your car was!?
2nd- my responce to this post is you'll waste your time and money listening to this guy. sure he made some good points to add hoursepower but those are not the top ways to make your car faster and they are deffinately not in the correct order.
3rd- don't even thing that you can slap a cheap nitrous oxide kit on your car and punch it! i mean unless you like your valves in you oil catch can.
4th- the same thing goes with turbos and superchargers, your not going to be able to push over around 5 lbs of boost without starting to cause long term damage to your motor and anything over 10 in an stock "unbuilt" car and you'll be lucky not to blow your motor the second you touch your accelerator.
5th- it's not really who has the "fastest" car according to stop speed. it's whoever can accelerate, grab tracktion, and not top out to their max speed until they pass the finish line before the other person.
HERE is some good stuff to increse your horsepower and torque or "speed" as that guy put it. there isn't really any order of what is the best but there are some things that will help ohter parts produce the horsepower and torque you are looking for. i started with and cold air intake and opened up my exhaust. next i plan to purchace new camshafts (with valve's springs, retainers, and all other equiptment to ensure i don't damage my motor with the new cam shafts DUH!) anyways, here's the website i told you about. http://www.andysautosport.com/
Hey guys! I have a stock 2000 honda accord v6. what would be the best way to increase performance without spending too much money?
i have a 93 caprice classic but its too slow what should i do to make it faster.. i want to be able to burn out as i hit the gas
get the nigger out of the trunk
I have a 2008 nissan altima 3.5 sl sedan v6 with magnaflow catback system and a injen cold air intake. I had the resonator removed but every other part of the exhaust is stock. I did not change headers or catalytic converter. My question is, should I get a hi flow catalytic converter? For example a magnaflow one? And is it safe? And would it make my car faster and or change the sound of my car?
and my other question is, would a different cam make my car perform better and faster? And does this part exist for my car? And would it be safe? Thank you guys very much.
yeah guys i have a 84 camaro with a carborated v6 i have raced it down the track to find out it is incredable slow 19 second quarter miles all day.. i would love to put some sort of cold air intake but its carborated and im not sure if they make them…… also any other tips for better performance would be helpful however i dont feel the desire to swap the engine for a v8
Hey mike.
I am a fellow 3rd generation Camaro owner. If you want some quality lasting power the way to go is rebuild that engine. Swap for a new computer and wiring harness from an 86 fuel injected 2.8 along with the intake system and fuel rail. I rebuilt my 86 2.8 bored out the cylinders to a 3.1 put a cam in it, balanced the crank, machined the heads, slapped in light performance pistons roller rockers (not advised for smog reasons) and then topped it with a chip stage 2. Dont get the chip because the power increase is un-noticeable. But every bit of performance stacks up and helps. Go to eBay and buy some v6 shorty headers to increase flow, mind that they are $260. I also rebuilt my 700r4 transmission, you don’t want that blowing out before the engines broken into. You can do it yourself with a kit for about 300 or take it to a shop (highly recommended). Time the engine to 10 degrees before tdc. Check the oil in the dif, it probably needs mantainance. Over all of this, I still recommend a v8. Preferably from the 92. Otherwise you should turbocharge the 6 because like me, it will leave you just a bit unsatisfied
i have a 1972 supercharged barracuda Plymouth with a 390 in it,cold air intake, dual tank nitrous, and fat boy drag tires, why do i get soo much pussy and outrun any car i come across? i just want someone to race and beat me, give me a call if your man enough,
duh? Are you a complete moron?? You can’t even figure out WHY you get soo much pu$$y OR why your car is soo fast?? Sounds like you can drive and have sex, but you’re not too smart are ya kid?
Aww, Thats cute. Someone wants to show off the car mommy and daddy bought them.
I would gladly race you if you and that beautiful sounding car ever find yourselves in british columbia . I am the proud owner of “The Nasty lil Thing” , shes a 1979 datsun 210 that is now running a chevy 396 bb along with a 3 speed power glide tranny , well sitting on carmen S suspension and wheels
Cayman your not the man. You sound like some sort of qweedo, douche bag. And my bet is you probably dont get alot of pussy. So put your computer down and go eat dinner with your mom because you probably still live with her.
lol I agree with cayman2. why in the world would you be up here talking trash cayman? Couldn't you just ask people to people, race clubs, etc for race places? Or better yet, sign up for one of those "pink" brass balls racing show. Plus, you're talking about a drag race. Any one, even my 5 years old nephew can floor the pedal and keep it straight. Try racing a court and see some skills or lack there off.
I have a question about the cold air intake. My buddy had a KN cold air header installed into his Toyota Tacoma, 1998 I think. And the engine noise became way louder than before. I'm not sure if it's worth it being that he can't tap that extra 10% at max at top rpm. Anyway, I wonder if that's the case with all cold air intake headers and is the increase horsepower really that worth the price and noise?
ur 5 yr old nephew cant time the gears right tho bud he would most def blow the motor as im sure u would to… ur talkin a toyota tacoma which is no where near the car to put this kind of money into
Guest, you may not know this, but they did make a performance tacoma and its rather quick for a truck, especially if driven correctly. I have no doubt that the 5 year old can drive it, my best friend and his parents were doing circuits when he was six, why couldn’t a 5 year old? If they herero that putting their money into it, let them. one easy way would be to install either a complete air intake, or if the oem intake is straight enough, just drop a cotton, reusable filter in it. The next thing would be to upgrade the exhaust with either a cat back or header back system. The only downfall to header back is that most times they do not include cats and you have to either re use your old ones, buy new ones (which are relatively expensive due to the rate metals inside them) or buy dummy o2 sensors to keep the engine from running too rich.
02 mitsubishi eclipse gs, aftermarket exaust and intake, but im going for a cold air intake and headers next. is that ok to get more hp? or is there somthing else i should do first if i want hp?
Sup fellas,
I have a 1985 monte carlo ss 305 block.
I'm trying to boost my hp without going bankrupt.
I'm tired of being out accelerated by hondas haha
Hey everyone here,
As i can clearly see many of you do not know ANYTHING about cars, first off a cold air intake is not going to make your car louder, only exhaust moddification will do that, and if you want to have a fast car, you kinda have to do a lot at once. if you add more fuel(big injectors/ carb), you are gonna need more air(cold air kits or forced induction like a turbo or supercharger but these are mostly out of people price range), if you have more air and fuel it needs to be able to get into the engine ( better intake manifolds and cylinder heads) after it has combusted it all has to escape the engine (better headers and exhaust mods) without all of these parts and more you will not see drastic changes in power. now you will see some noticeable things, but nothing that would make the car feel fast. but even at that point you have to start thinking about your suspension and transmission and gear ratio, don't forget at this point your tires are probably way to skinny and are gonna need new wheels and tires. the road of performance car mods if FUN, so learn to take it slow and have something in mind you want to build up too
fitting a performace air filter would increse engine noice like pal even with standard exhaust gives a kinda induction roar!!
yes a intake can increase noise in certain vehicles,,not i most cases,but in a motor with large intake and exhaus ports (like trucks) an maf sensors,the noise an power can really increase,because the maf sensor adjust itself to the modification,so if you have a regular economy car you can expect small increase in power and torque,but ive noticed performance intakes are more effective on trucks(up to 17 rwhp), while on most cars(with the exception of 5.7l camaros or supercharged fords/or turboed imports) theres hardly a noticable gain.
haha it can def increase the noise in some vehicles i put one in my silverado cus i was bored and the difference is def noticable
Ok, saying an intake will not increase the sound in a car is bs. I can’t speak for all cars, but any NA car should be louder. Turbo cars won’t be any louder other than being able to hear the whoosh of the bov & the rush of the air into the turbo. Everybody I know with an intake, their car is much louder. My 2002 Neon rt with an Injen cai was louder than stock. My 2007 Eclipse gt with Fujita & Injen cai was stupid loud. I could barely hear my Magnaflow exhaust over the intake. The Fujita is crap by the way. 2 intakes in 6 months. The bracket holding the intake came apart ripping a big hole in the intake tube. Bought an Injen & 2 & 1/2 years later still holding strong when I traded it in for my 2010 Evo x gsr. However, like alot of guys said about increasing hp. Sell the slow car & buy a more powerful car. I like turbo cars because you can gain HUGE power for very little $$. Not trying to be rude, but I wasted tons of cash over the years on many different cars trying to gain power with intakes, exhaust etc. It really is a waste of $$ unless you take xtreme measures which will cost you huge $$ & the reliability of your car will be gone. Just my $.02!
nice work dude , but not all superchargers require a lot of modifications , only if u have the brain o buy a centrifugal supercharger which goes well with your car a hell lot of things have 2 be considered before using most of the mods …. every car is built for a certain speed and hp if you r exceeding these youve gotta get some real good tires, suspensions to have a modest grip and handling…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….correct me if im wrong..:-)
I have a 90 camry V6 24 valve. you have any ideas on how I can increase the performance in that? (it has 156 HP stock)
for the guy that said a cold air intake wont make your car louder…just put one in my chevy cavalier n well it did louder when i get into the throttle i waz on here and wondering if i needa do more than one thing to install a performance ECU chip such as headers n exhaust to let it out easier
I own a 2003 chevy cavalier ls with the 2.2 ecotec. I have put a cold air intake, headers, 2 1/4 in. full exhaust, ecu performance chip, updated cc fuel injectors, performance throttle body,carburetor spacers, new performance fuel pump, and new goodyear mastercraft high performance racing tires. I am pushing around 196 whp and 213 ft. lbs of torque. For questions like will a cold air intake make my car faster? or will it make a noise difference? the answer is yes to both. It will increase the air flow to your fuel system which allows better combustion burning acess fumes of fuels allowing more torque. Torque=hp any one knows that. It will make a tiny bit of noise when getting on the gas. Depending on the car at a certain rpm range the deep tone from the filter can be heard when your windows are cracked or fully up. It isnt a major difference in sound just slight. Also to questions like will an ecu chip help. Yes or no. Depending on the car an ecu chip is just a way to reprogram your cars ecu/ecm to allow change in your air/fuel ratio. More air to more fuel more horsepower. If your car has more then 150 whp stock then more than likely the chance in a hp increase is slight. Although for cars such as cavaliers/neons/mazda 6′s ect. u will see an increase in your torque due to the air fuel ratio. It will increase your horsepower by maybe 7 to 10 hp due to it being the only part installed. Like many people have said to see a full hp increase from an ecu chip of up to 35 hp quoted by most companies u will not see that unless you update things such as throttle bodies. carburetor blocks/ spacers new fuel pumps or an updated fuel system to run higher octane. your cheapest way to upgrade your hp for under 1k would be a full cold air intake, an exhaust upgrade header back to muffler, oil filter and oil change, new spark plugs, caps n wires, and maybe an ecu performance chip depending on the car.
i have 43 amg it`s stock i would like to be faster please Advise my how
and how much it`s cost me
if anyone have any thing for c43 amg 99 please to be faseter pleease tell me
I have a 97 nissan silvia s14 with a sr20de engine.completly standard except for mounted air filter& big bore exsuast.ideas on what I can do to it for under $1000?
Old post I know. I am assuming you don’t have any current mods. There sooo many things to boost performance on turbo cars. However, I would do it safely. Meaning any mod u do, get a custom tune from a reputable tuner. You could be playing with fire otherwise. I would save up enough for a 3″ downpipe & exhaust, intake & get a custom tune. That would be the biggest bang for your buck. You may need a boost controller which are pretty cheap, depending if the tuner can adjust your boost levels or not with the factory ecu, I know my tuner can adjust my boost in my evo x without a boost controller. If you want to be really cheap, get a boost controller, drop-in high flow air filter & a custom tune. You should gain @ least 30-50 whp & 50-75 wtq. I gained 70 awhp & 120 awtq just from a full 3″ turboback exhaust & drop-in k&n air filter @ 28 psi. (305 awhp, 377awtq). Enjoy the ride. I love those sr 20′s. They haul azz & respond very well to mods.
Sorry ryu. I only saw “completely standard” & “under $1000″. Lol. I still say crank up the boost & custom tune. Money well spent. Bigger intercooler may be a good buy as well. You can run more boost, more timing & that means more power!
hey i have a 96 toyota corolla and im stuck with how to make its acceleration improve can u help me?
I have a 98 eclipse non turbo, just wanted to get an idea of a price range to get a cold air intake, performance chip, and performance fuel injectors insatlled in my car. Some one please give a price range.
in between 300-400
Yeah Like "1999 C43 AMG" said…. save up money to get an E36 M3! its fast cheap & you can make it look super cool.
dont listen this this guy, e36 are so gay, you have to be some greasy moss rider wog to buy one, do people even see the owners of these cars biggest faggots, same with a merc yeh the expensive ones are cool but all the others your just joining the im a dipshit who cant drive so i drive in the right lane 20km under the speed limit.
I have A 95 m3 e36 and the parts are super cheap! nothing outta the ordinary.
well… it all depends if your a cheap-O too.
but other than that… the e36 M3 is fast, reliable, & good looking!
i just bought a 1985 scirocco i dont know anything about cars but ide like to fix it up, can anyone guide me to make that car run good =D
I have a 2001 Mercury Cougar C2. I’m barely 18 so obviously I don’t a very impressive budget, but what options listed would you recommend that would give me the most bang for my buck? Also something I could install myself would be preferred. I’m considering a short ram air intake system and computer chip at the moment.
Hi I Have a 2004 Mitsubishi Evo 9. its already loud and fast enough. But Its Extremely Expensive To Run. I Was Wondering If A Chip Would Make A Difference To The Amount Of Fuel Used? Can Someone Get Back To Me Please. Thanks
One word for you, “evolutionm.net”. Ok 2 words! Seriously, just visit evolutionm.net or evoxforums.com & you can learn alot about mods. There are alot of very experienced guys on those forums that can answer anything you can throw @ them. Good luck & enjoy that car, it’s bad azz!
im looking to add headers to my mercury montego 1976 model. it has a 351W with a 4bbl, intake manifold, big cams, clutch kit, etc. i hear headers will be an especialy notable power increase because i have a big cam. does anyone know if its true? also does anybody know if my car has a ford 8.8, 9 or 10 inch rear axle?
I tried doing this to my 1998 avalon and after reading all thse atricles and "fixing up" my car, I almost ruined it. Doing this costs too much money for the couole of seconds you'll get as an result. Better off buying a fuel injector syystem cleaner or STP octane booster for 6 bucks or so. Fast cars like ferarris and bmws are fast for many more reasons than just the engine too.
well i just bought a 2001 corvette LS1 350 engine. I have 93k in the bank so i was thinking of throwing in a 502 supreme Big block. With a supercharger my auto guy said it would be somewhere around 1000hp ha and he said it would also run 9s in the quartermile.
I have a 2001 Honda accord 4cly. Im going to completely customize it, inside and out. And I need assistance on where to start. I'm doing body kit, rag top, paint, rims, vertical doors, flip flop trunk,signal mirrors, upholstery, auto video, new brake System, ac, and much more. I want it faster without loud sound. Please help. Email anthonybiz_09
i am looking at a 1995 vw golf gti 2.0, and i want it to sound hot, but also perform like it sounds. where should i start?
hey people Im really a rookie on making my car faster so I would like a little help, I have a 1995 Honda accord with a f22 motor whats your advice
good article
Hey there,
I drive a 2000 Camaro. Manual trans. 3.8 liter V6 with 50,000 miles. Everything is stock at the moment. I’m thinkin it’s runnin 200 hp right now. What can i do to make it faster with $1000-$2000. And how much faster will it be?
Would appreciate any helpful response, thanks.
You guys should find car forums to research and ask these questions..try to find one specific for your make. I tend to agree with those who recomended buying fast cars or atleast cars which are inexpensive to make fast (generally forced induction).
aa i have a rav 4 1996 i put a cool air intake in it and it in a auto not stick im just wondering if i can put a turbo in it and if i can wat brand or kind would fit in it thank
HI,I have a 1999 audi a4 quattro and a would like to gain more horse power and speed.without gaining all that loudcy nose.can anybody tell me what can i do to it.
Listen I have a 2011 Subaru WRX, 0-60 in 4.7.. An after market CAI( cold air intake) actually produces slower 0-60 times, 4.87.. That is with an InJen, a great company!!! Do research, join a forum about your car, ie for subaru owners. clubwrx.net, post a question about your car there and you will be answered by street and professional racers alike, and many of them know something about EVERY car ever manufactured and what you should/need to do!
aww man I just bought a 95 golf I don't care how it looks I like it , lol probably look dum but the little thing is quick 5 speed turbo diesel … but what to do with it to perform like I want is all I wanna do
I have a 2005 Dodge Neon what would you fellas recommend I do to the car to increase the speed and acceleration without messing up my gas mileage too bad. Right now all I have performance wise is dual exhaust
I have a 1990 chev cavalier with a 3.1 multi port v6. I installed the following – custom made hooker headers, a bore and stroker kit, a borla cat back exhaust system, twin stage 5 turbo’s with a k&n cold air intake set up on both, a turbo timer, a basic engine chip that I can program to whatever I prefer, and endless amounts of other engine work. If any of you guys get smart enough to buy a little bigger than a 4 banger that’s the biggest increase in horse power you’ll see. If you wanna go real big get a 90′s skyline grr and hook it up with a nismo package, turbo, timer, cold air, and a set of brembo brakes. All u other guys out there here’s a very good tip. Don’t cheap out, when it comes to your engine don’t buy the cheapest part just because u can afford it, if things seem to be too good…. They probably are and all the cheap sh$t’s gunna do is make your engine’s life a little shorter one shift at a time.
Sorry 90′s skyline GTR
wow you guys… 14 year old?
-cold air intake (the ones that go all the way to the bottom to the engine)
-exhaust headers
- dual over head cams produce more power than single over head cams
-aftermarket racing cam/s
-some injectors(depending on how big of ones you want)
-performance/racing chip
-cat back exhaust
-turbo charger( depending on how many pounds of boost you want)- same with a super charger/blower
-taller tires
-nitrous(depending how big of shot)
- shave the cylinder head but not to much cause the valves will hit
-port and polish the cylinder head
-bigger valves
-pop up high compression pistons
-for a carberrated car switch to 4 bbl/ there are also modifications you can do to the carberator to make it faster
-different camshaft
-for v8/v6 cars after market heads can add power
-dual exhaust
-bore out the cylinders
-msd ignition-
-synthetic oil
-high octane gasoline/ or racing fuel/or airplane fuel
there are more things that i could be missing
oh yeah and better spark plugs
Hi ive got a peugeot 106 xn 1.1 1997
Does any one know what will make it faster?
Does any one also know if its got an electric fan or machanic fan as i know nothing about car
Im wanting to increase my Mitsubishi 3000 GT's horsepower and thought about chipping it. I would like to put a bigger engine in it but dont have the money. Does anyone know the cheapest most effective way of increasing the horsepower and tourque? My car has 126,000 miles on it if that makes a difference
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ATTENTION !! ATTENTION !! STREET DRAG RACERS !! INCREASE YOUR ENGINE HORSEPOWER BY 15 to 20% AT THE STARTING LINE WITH NO ADDITIONAL ENGINE MECHANICAL MODIFICATIONS NOR FUEL ADDITIVES !! This will make you win the race every time, that is, if all you need is an additional 15 to 20% horse power. Does this sound too good to be true and must be impossible? Well, depends how smart you are and determined you are to figure it out, which I have done and I am not even a race car driver! But, I want to see if anybody out there knows the trick or secret how to accomplish this. And nobody will believe how simple it really is! This would even be a fantastic challenge for the so-called best Professional Race Car Drivers out there. So, challenge them to answering this extremely useful tip. This is no B. S. and I know what I'm talking about because I've done it in several different cars I've driven. And I have better things to do with my time than lie about something that somebody most definitely wants or even needs to know regarding how to increase their engine horsepower by 15 to 20% at the starting line. So, I look forward to the feedback and I will answer questions to help someone figure it out, possibly on their own.
It sounds like you know about cars; Do you know how I can Improve a 1999 Oldsmobile Intrigue GL 3.5L DOHC engine by its performance?
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Hello, anybody can help me plzzz ???
I have vauxhall 1968, and i bought 2jz engine for it. is this engine fit for it?
what are the changes i have to made for it in my car ?
Hello Friends I have a 2000 Deawoo Lanos it,s maximum speed is 220 km but I cant drive it more than 120 so what should i do to improve my engine actually i am a auto tech please explain somebody for my question thanks
oi you guys tel me this WHAT DOES PORT FILTER REALLY DO??????????????
I have an e36 320i and i would like to put an air sport filter ,so my question is does the sport air filter make a short life engine?
what should i do to a 2000 chevy cavalier?
If youve got the money, throw a double turbocharger in it. Have a small turbo installed for boost in the lower RPMs and a bigger one installed for boost in the higher RPMs. Youll also have to have your exhaust system changed and probably your air intake system. This is because the turbos create enough heat to basically cause your engine to spontaniously combust (blow up). But a new exhaust would take care of that. If you dont have the money to do that, just throw in one big turbo charger. Youll still get a good amount of power.
nothing lol
im trying to get my e36 quick… its not a m3 though. its a 328is 2.8L… whats the best way and what brand intake and exhaust do you suggest. k&n is rediculous. there has got to be something just as good out there without the brand name pricing… help me out please.
I own a 2002 Mistubishi Eclipse. Its a V6 engine. Any ideas to make it faster?
I own a 1995 ford bronco how can i make it faster. will all of this work. I have restored it and it is in great condition.
My parents bought me a 1999 Honda Prelude in excellent shape and i want to start working on it going into college……mostly horsepower wise. I would like to start an actual project. Any ideas feel free to email me @
i got an 2010 pontiac vibe i know it sounds gay but it goes over 130 so far, what can i do to push it to the limit
i have a 1999 mercury mountaineer. 5.0L V8. im not sure what i wanna do first to add performance. any ideas? i plan on making it as mean as possibly
I'm just like the other people looking for ways to improve their vehicle. I just recently bought a 91 toyota camry with a V6 in it. I know it has some power but i didn't grow up around cars, motorcycles are more my game. Being in the military and stationed in germany. They have some places that i can work on my car and use as many tools and machines as i know how to for like 8 bucks an hour. and i have some buddies to help. Labor is nothing, which makes my money aimed towards parts. What would anyone recommend how to improve a 91 camry?
Hi i have a 94 eclipse gs 1.8liter its not like the gst or gsx but its a good car i was wanting to no what i should do to this model to make it faster??
buy some gas and light it on fire
i got a Honda ballade 160i from my aunt, i fitted cowley branches, gave me a bit of voom but i dont know about speed, any ideas on what else i can do?
buy a real car
I have a 2000 ford focus with disco potato turbo complete kit focus sport racing pullys sport exshaut and 10 ib boost its a manual but when i hit 55 to 60 it kind of jumps a little and when i hit 85 the anti coolant light flashes on and sputs a little any idea whats wrong
I haven't read every post, but if you have a rear wheel drive vehicle, changing the ring & pinion gear set to something like a 4.10 ratio is the first thing to do and the biggest bang for the buck…..all other mods are roughly 1 HP for every $100.00 spent.
well looks like your gonna be digin into your collage funds bud.
i have a 2000 Honda prelude and its probably around 190-200 hp and it has a cold air intake. I want to add extra 50 hp at least and shouldn't cost a lot. what should i do?
well my advice is buy a motor man something legit
Hey, I'd really like to see if someone could answer this… I have a 1985 Chevy celebrity wagon 2.8 Carb. Wat can i do to give it some extra balls… Besides swapping out the engine…
go out and buy a ram air system, buy aftermarket plugs and wires and a fuel system
just asking a question…. how will you give more power to your car by just using a software on your pc…and nothing you are changing in your car????????? …..can some body knows how to do it???? can some one can answer me???? thanks!….
I have a standard 1999 mazda protege with a 1.8L 16 valve engine with a AEM cold air intake system, a new cat back system and was wondering what can i do to make my car faster should i put a chip in it? turbo? for around $300 or $400
2 questions, why say get a better carburetor and then say get fuel injectors? And since my car has a turbo, innercooler, performance chip and new exhaust wat else can I do? It’s a 1987 Buick Grand National. I’m 16 and dont have alot of $$$
anyone who has super charger kit for an 04 chevy cavalier call me lookin to buy or trade will discuss more on phone thank u guys name is drew
I’ve got an ’07 Dodge Magnum 3.5L V6. At the moment I’m currently looking for an SRT-8 Magnum, 6.1L V8, but at the moment I’m working with what I have. If there is anyone who owns a Magnum, that has turned it into a performance car, please get a hold of me with some advice. Thanks.
hello , i have a 2004 mazda rx8 and i would like to make it faster. can you please tell me what to put in it.
thanks
im looking to make my 2011 camaro louder and faster any suggestions
I have a 2010 Honda accord coupe EX-L. It’s a 2.4L 4-cylinder, 5-speed Automatic. Engine & Performance
Base engine size: 2.4 L
Cam type: Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Cylinders: inline 4
Valves: 16
Valve timing: Variable
Torque: 162 ft-lbs. @ 4400 rpm
Horsepower: 190 hp @ 7000 rpm
Turning circle: 37.1 ft.
Base engine type: gas
I want to get it to 400 horsepower…HOW DO I DO THAT?!?
Get a new one…
If you look in a chemistry book, the oxidization of an explosion or in the process of combustion causes it to be bigger. Oxidation, us a part if the combustion formula and is considered the fuel of combustion… More fuel, larger combustion reactions, larger explosion more engine power. He was right.
I drive a 2000 grand prix gtp (the stock supercharged model) and when giving it alot of gas it cuts in and out. also today i gave it alot of gas on the highway to pass a guy and now is extremely loud… like someone put a monster truck motor in it. doesnt drive differently, doesnt shake, idles fine, just super loud. it seems like the motor is bogged down alot with the cutting in and out when givin alot of gas. long story short i was hot rodding it one night and it kicked a engine light code at me and the light went off has never came back but ever since then it cuts in and out when givin alot of gas. cant tell anything wrong when normal driving. and now a year later i gave it some gas to pass a guy and is now super loud. i dunno lol
oh and if i run my a/c too long the car shuts down wont start for about 15 minutes then starts and drives away… im starting to hate this car lol
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I Just bought a 1992 Camaro RS 25th Anniversary Edition Original everything. The previous owner took excellent car of it so its in great shape, and a little under 70,000 miles on it. The speedometer only goes to 110 Mph. I know the car can go much faster. What can i do to make it go faster, and how do i modify the speedometer?
http://www.thirdgen.org/1992-chevy-camaro
Other information about it like its engine and hp are on this site. At the bottom under 1992 Chevrolet Camaro Drivetrain List my car is the second RS. Its a V-8 Automatic.
Mitch I have a chevelle with a 327 that will yank the front end off the ground and it only runs 13 in the quarter mile. Guess why maybe cause I have 5,86-1 gears. Im topped out long before the quarter is up but just like launching light to light. You dont know what ur talking about ion nos either. Nitrogen cools and makes feul charge colder as to get more in and the oxygen helps to ignite it.
i have honda civic with me ,so how can i increase the speed,performancs.. can u guys suggest me???
this is for ilovemywelder… any dumb redneck dirtass hillbilly can put a 350 chevy in anything we all know they are popular but thats becouse they are a dime a dozen & the parts are cheap. you get what you pay for!!!!!i am so sick of asking what you got under the hood the answer is almost always 350 chevy come on be original do something different. now go find whoever typed that for you so they can read this to you
Hussain,
you can do almost anything with a honda civic performance wise. Preferably the older models 99 and lower. Depends on how much money you looking to spend also. Id suggest starting with Headers, Intake, And new exhaust. Then if you are looking for more power go for a turbo or even twin trubo. Goodluck to you, hope this helps
How can I make my 2000 silverado 1500 5.3 faster?
How do I make my 2000 silverado 1500 5.3 faster?
Get some real motors. Ever hear of 350s 454s 496?
hey guys i own a1989 2.0 gle nissan skyline and is caburated any ideas on how to modify it?
He forgot camshafts. That makes a big difference too. Performance cams definitely add horsepower
@ hitch
your 89 skyline carby will respond nicely to a good old fuck in the arse. Then perhaps a bit of fuck the heap of shit off before it fucks you over like a bitch ass faggot.
And greg you twat, camshafts are the bees fucking knees. thats all you need for a bit of extra gallop with those extra ponies under your hood.
and to the rest of you ‘how do i make my car faster’ warriors, give your car a good bloody hidin, they always get up and go when u fuck their tailpipe. let me suggest this, your old cars slurp shit
I sure hope this works on my car. I own an ’02 Vauxhall Corsa Life 1.0 L and the following apply:
1) I’m sick to death of having it called a piece of junk.
2) Someone has threatened to shoot me whilst I’m driving and I need to take some action so I don’t get shot and am able to make a quick getaway. I don’t want to call the police as they will think I’m “wasting police time” and someone could be getting raped or murdered whilst I’m yakking away on the phone to the old bill.
What can I do to make my 99 eclipse faster? It just has a cold air intake and an exhaust on it.
My god already… what a complete waste of time… Initially I was looking for opinions about Nitrus Inj and all i get is one dumb idea after another about pointless mods, costing money, time, and accomplishing next to nothing.
You want fast? Then go and get a VTech or an old Saab 900 or 9000 turbo… Or a Chev 350 with a 3/4 cam… for that matter any newer v6 or v8 a VVT. All this nonsense… JFC already.
I have a 1994 e36 with 200 miles. It was cool 7 years ago but I would rather have gotten something newer. All the rubber has failed and been replaced, drive shaft, guido, power steering, seals, muffler, clutch, door handle, anything and everything, it’s a money pit of 1 k per year but it looks pretty
I wanna put a supercharger in my 2005 mustang gt. It’s got close to 80k on it, I know you arent supposed to add a charger after 75k (at least that’s what I was taught). If so, how much will it shorten the life of my vehicle?
I just bought a 2008 vette z06 last year, and my father and I just put in a twin turbo upgrade. Needless to say, I am bragging and it is incredible.
I just bought a ’12 civic, I would like to know what I could do to increase my speed of the line, a friend of mine has a 90 something integra with a swapped engine and he takes off, I would like to be able to take him out in a 1/4 mile
I have a 2012 Kia forte koup sx I need the speed. Just a little more. My buddy is having problems with his eclipse cause he has so much aftermarket stuff on there and its his daily driver. As is mine. So I need safe daily driver power. Any suggestions
my first and only car so far is a 1968 coupe mustang. ( i know. i wish it was fastback too) 5.0 302 holley carb. love it. just tryna drop that supercharger in it now. ha.
Hey whats up everyone? Been reading through all of these comments. seem more then 60% of the people on here know what they are talking about. The other half are talking about you guys talking about facts lol!
Heres where Im at. I just bought and have started to restore and 1985 Monte Carlo SS, It has a 305 V8 in it and Im just looking to help it breathe better and anyother cheaper way to make her sound pretty! Any good ideas? If so please address me by name so I know your talking to me and not someone with a cavalier or a sentra lol! Thanks guys! Also didnt mean anything bad about your cavaliers or sentras, just my car is obviously different then yours!
Hey ChvyMC85
I have a 78 Regal had a 305 in it. Not much you can do to the 305 (that will make you happy with the speed.
Here is what I did. Picked up a new 350 crate motor from jegs 260 hp, for 1,400 dollars they have one that puts out 290 hp for 2000. But just get the one that puts out 260 hp. Change out the cam to a elderblock performer plus .450 intake .450 exhaust. This will put you to about 300 hp with a 4 b carb and headers.
I used a elderblock performer manafold, headmen shorty heaers, street pro stainless steel mufflers holy 650 street avenger carb, I think a hci distributor. Stock transmission with only single wheel traction. The car runs in the low 14′s in a 1/4 mile. I think when I change the transmission and rear end gear I can get it to the low 13′s. The car sounds good and I am happy with the power for street use.
So here is what the upgrade to the Monte will cost for 14 second 1/2 mile using the stock trany.
motor gm performance 260 hp 1400
cam elderbrock performer plus 150
manifold elderbrock 200
carb holly 670 street avenger (almost to much carb 350
headmen shorty headers 100 each 200
street pro stainless mufflers 50 each 100
hci distributor 180
valve covers 75
air cleaner 50
I am guessing at some of the parts cant remember the exact cost.
So for less that 3000 dollars including new wires plugs gaskets etc. Its nice and fast for street use, nice sound also. The 350 small block crate motor is great and easy to work with.
If the body is nice paint it and there you go.
My 78 Regal was in good shape took all the paint off it, fixed all rust welded in. Painted it Orange with 2 black rally strips, chrome wheels 17-8′s on the back 17-7′s on the front.
Good luck let me know if you would like to see a picture of the car.
Hey Mark! yea man your 78 sounds really nice. I’d love to see some pics of it. Feel free to message me anytime!
So i have a 98′ pontiac grand prix v6 195is horsepower but dont know much about cars and performance..i like the idea of the chips and intake…also what mods can be made for under $400 that’ll increase acceleration
Hey man just put yor car in google and look up performance parts! A bunch of chips and such will come up
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I have a 1998 Subaru WRX ej20. It would outdo most new cars! New short motor, light weight pulley, 3″ exhaust, after market turbo, fuel filter+pump, engine timer, new knock sensor+Idle air control solenoid+MAS Sensor, Blow Off Valve, ECU, After market Top Mounted Inter cooler ect…. Anyway 460hp later and only around $10,000-$12,000 My WRX beats all new cars! So $10,000 for car plus $12,000 for Mods = $22,000 for an unbeatable car?
My point is most of these things in this article are cheap, you just have to source…I used ebay.com/Internet and my local performance shop to fit the parts..
hey I have a golf rabbit 1.1 still a student so I would like to knw how do I get some speed on it with as little money as possible
Not worth it Jay,
Unless you have a decent sports car then it’s not worth spendign any money on it. Save up and buy either a WRX, Skyline or Rx7 then spend your moeny on the car.
I have a 2002 Mustang V6 3.8L. All stock, not a GT. what can I do to help it out? I want acceleration more than speed.
I have a 69 Impala SS that I want to go down the road a little faster. Can I put air intake and a turbo on that old of an engine? Im just starting to learn about cars and engines so I was just wondering.
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