Do It Yourself Auto Upgrades

The Chevrolet Silverado truck is manufactured with a front torsion bar suspension system on four-wheel-drive models. The system is used to provide room for the transfer case, which is not required...

A multiple spark distribution (MSD) is a type of capacitor-discharge ignition that delivers a series of high-voltage sparks over a longer duration than a single spark coil ignition. This brings...

One of the most useful modifications for the Jeep Wrangler SUV is adding a snorkel to serve as the engine air intake. This raises the point at which air is drawn into the engine, making it...

Many first generation (1986 to 1991) Ford Aerostars used the company's time-tested and venerable 100-hp 2.3-liter four-cylinder engine. Ford also made good number of Mustangs, Thunderbirds and...

The transition slot is also called the idle transfer slot, and its purpose is to help smoothly transfer fuel from an idle position to an off-idle position.

Tinting windows in cars and in homes is popular and offers various benefits. A window tint not only looks good but also filters UV rays from penetrating the glass and insulates the home and the...

Chevrolet trucks and SUVs are manufactured with torsion bar suspension springs, which have the advantages of adjustment bolts and compact size. The adjustment bolt can raise the idle height of the...

In its relatively short life, Saturn produced a number of ambitious and quietly revolutionary car designs. Though underpowered by today's standards, Saturns with their all-independent suspensions...

A throttle body is defined as a valve of any type used to regulate airflow into an engine. These assemblies almost always use either one or two large butterfly valves, which modulate airflow into...

Installing a cold air intake into your Dodge Neon is one of the most affordable and effective ways to instantly increase the performance of your car. Cold air intakes are a small and easy upgrade...

Protecting your vehicle goes further than just routine maintenance. Car enthusiasts need to protect the inside and the outside of their vehicles as well. Truck bed liners are a great way to...

The stock Dodge Dakota intake does a good job of bringing fresh air into the intake manifold from outside of the engine bay. However, the added air flow provided by an aftermarket cold air intake...

Its clear that the Smart Car is becoming more and more popular, but who wants to ride around in a moped with 4 wheels and get laughed at. Now you can make your neighbors and co-workers jealous...

A car's braking system is one of its most important components. Good quality brakes are not only necessary for performance but also essential for safe driving. Brakes require occasional...

Though Harley Davidson rarely changes their logo entirely, many of their newer motorcycles have bigger, flashier emblems on their tanks that would spice up the look of an older bike. Make your...

Batteries provide power to your vehicle when the car isn't running and provide all of the energy to turn the starter and get the system moving. But if you're storing your car for long periods of...

Hauling heavy, bulky items can be a challenging endeavor. One option is to tow a trailer specially designed for your load. But instead of having to purchase, license and maintain a specialty...

A roof rack is a convenient thing to have on your car, because it gives you the ability to carry heavier loads on top of the vehicle, as well as put larger items there as well. The installation...

Having a trailer is pretty convenient, because you can haul anything you want on the back, plus transport larger objects that won't fit in a truck bed. But for even more convenience, get yourself...

The Ford Freestar is sometimes used for hauling or towing heavy loads, which it was not designed to do. This can have a severe effect on the transmission, heating the fluid beyond it's ability to...

During normal operation, the turbo in a turbocharged car reaches very high temperatures. The turbo is generally cooled by the engine's oil supply, which is routed to the turbo. When the motor is...

Performance modification takes many forms, from extracting extra power from an engine for better acceleration to replacing entire systems for better handling and braking. Off-road performance is a...

Sharing nearly every mechanical component with its S-10 and S-15 siblings, the Chevrolet S-10 Blazer is essentially an SUV derivative of this wildly popular mini-truck. Though 350 engine swaps are...

Rome had the Gladius, Ghengis had the re-curved bow, and Truman had the A-bomb. In recent years, the automotive aftermarket has experienced just such a revolution in weapons-grade power-adders,...

Spyder Cold Air Intake systems are a relatively low-cost way to increase the performance of your automobile. In a standard intake, normal amounts of warm air from the engine compartment are fed...

Your motorcycle's gas tank is arguably the most import part of its aesthetic qualities. It's the most notable part for its shape, which is often unique to certain brands of motorcycles. Make your...

The Eagle Talon 2G is the second generation Talon; it was produced from 1995 to 1998. The turbocharged variants of the model benefit greatly from the installation of a turbo timer, which is a...

Car maintenance can be a challenge at times, because a lot of the critical parts can only be reached from underneath the vehicle. Most professional shops have some kind of lift, but for someone...

The turbocharger in a Mitsubishi Lancer Evo VI engine spins at incredibly high speeds and in turn produces a lot of heat. If the oil source that cools the engine is suddenly cut off, which is what...

Installing a cold air intake into your Chevrolet Cavalier is one of the most affordable aftermarket modifications you can make. The cold air entering your engine's combustion chamber creates...

Pimping your ride is a term used to describe enhancing your vehicle more into a work of art and in most cases, high performance. The term came into popular culture from a show produced by MTV...

The Mustang's stock rocker arms are a single piece of stamped metal. The tip of these rocker arms slide against the top of the valves, which robs the engine of power and creates heat due to...

Tubular headers are a great way to free up more horsepower from a car, whether it's stock or modified, a street car or a race car. While headers are more free-flowing than factory manifolds, they...

This article will show you how to make an in-vehicle laptop console, for most vans, trucks and automobiles that have floor room in the area between driver and passenger sides. The vehicle used in...

Installing scissor doors on a vehicle is not as daunting a task as it may seem. The modification consists of replacing factory hinges with after-market hinges, adding a strut to hold the weight of...

Many touring motorcycles now come standard with an electronic cruise control, also known as throttle lock. This cruise control takes strain off wrists and hands during extended highway rides by...

HID bulbs on a car illuminate the road more than standard halogen bulbs. Just like with halogen bulbs, touching HID bulbs often damages the bulb, and can cause injury.

Some models of the popular Mazda 3 are equipped with the upgraded Bose stereo system. The Bose amp is mounted on the floorboard, underneath the driver's seat. Accessing the Bose amp isn't too...

A trailer plug is a four-pin electrical connector that powers the brake lights, turn signals and running lights on a trailer when it is connected to a tow vehicle. Modern vehicles such as a 2005...

Exhaust headers produce a lot of heat, particularly on cars that are modified. Heat robs power, and can also cause mechanical issues if it is left unchecked. A popular solution for reducing heat...

Chemically speaking, the vinyl applied to automobile roofs is no different from the PVC pipes connected to your kitchen sink. They are both polyvinyl chloride, a versatile synthetic polymer used...

Installing a turbo kit on your vehicle is the quickest way to make a substantial horsepower and torque gain. However, installing a turbo kit on your vehicle is also one of the quickest ways to...

Automobile enthusiasts are always looking for ways to increase the performance and efficiency of their cars and trucks. One affordable way to do this is to install a Kool Vue cold air intake...

Cold air intakes are very common aftermarket accessories on tuner cars; they're inexpensive and easy to install. All intakes come with an external, conical filter that rests at the entrance of the...

"Loud pipes save lives," is a common phrase in the motorcycle community, but due to certain regulations, many motorcycles ship with small, quiet exhaust systems that dull the sound of the engine. ...

Customizing old cars can be great fun. You have the ability to make an old car-whether your a few years old, or a classic, or an antique-look and operate like a new car depending on the level of...

Scuffs, scratches, and worn paint can be a sign of either a well-ridden motorcycle, or a badly crashed one. If you've recently had a wreck, or your motorcycle's appearance has dulled due to heavy...

Cold air intakes increase a vehicle's horsepower, throttle response and gas mileage. Each cold air intake is specifically built for the car it is installed on as the intake is positioned in an...

Blacking out your tail lights may add a distinctive styling to your automobile, but is illegal to do in most states. This is because once you black out your lights, it is incredibly difficult to...

If you want to give your rear tail lights a distinctive look, you can paint them. Painting rear tail lights may be illegal in your state, so you need to check with your local Department of Motor...