Car Aftermarket Options

Changing the oil filter on a larger truck engine, such as a Dodge Ram 3500 SLT W/ 5.9L Cummins Turbo Diesel Engine, can seem like a hassle. Installing a remote oil filter, like a Pacbrake...

A supercharger is a forced induction aftermarket upgrade that can be made to many cars' engines to boost the power output of a stock engine. By forcing more air into the engine, it may burn more...

Cold air intakes are easy upgrades that can net significant power gains and better fuel economy. However, going online and buying overpriced pieces of metal piping with a funnel at the end can be...

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...

Cold air intake systems are aftermarket additions available to many different types of diesel and gasoline powered vehicles. Unlike superchargers and turbochargers, the cold air intake system has...

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...

Cold weather and cars, especially those with diesel engines, are a poor mix. Cold starting is difficult and tough on an engine. Oil is thicker at cold temperatures so proper lubrication for all...

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,...

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...

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...

A turbocharger is an engine component that increases engine performance by increasing the amount of ambient air that enters the motor. A supercharger is also capable of achieving the same thing,...

One of the most common modifications found on cars is the addition of a cold air intake, which replaces the stock, plastic air box commonly found on cars from the mid-90s and even today. They're...

Car tuning has arguably become more popular than it has ever been, particularly with import models that are inexpensive and easy to modify. One of the most popular modifications, or "mods," is the...

Once upon a time, the only part of a hot rod that mattered was the engine, the horsepower it produced and the time-slip of the car it was installed in. For those too young to remember, this was...

The internal combustion engine takes in air and mixes it with fuel, which provides the perfect combination for the explosion that fires the pistons. After that explosion takes place, the remaining...

Hot air intakes are after-market devices that can be installed on cars to increase gas mileage. This effect has several advantages for both the cars and drivers.

Porting and polishing an engine's intake manifold is an essential step in optimizing its performance, particularly if it is a modified engine. Porting is the process in which material on the...

Porting the exhaust manifold on a car is a great way to optimize the performance of the engine. When most manifolds are manufactured, they are not optimized for performance, since the amount of...

One common modification to the popular Jeep Wrangler SUV is adding a snorkel. A snorkel attaches to the engine's air intake and moves the point at which air is captured to wherever the other end...

A cold air intake is a vehicle performance-enhancing accessory that can transform a car's engine into a more powerful and efficient machine. Choosing an aftermarket cold air intake can also...

Stock exhaust systems generally do an acceptable job of cleaning the tailpipe emissions, silencing engine noise and moving hot gases away from the engine. However, many people have found a good...

Removing the radio in a Honda Civic is not as simple as it is in some other models. The Honda Civic's electrical system is very sensitive, and the radio itself has a system programmed into it to...

From the modest daily-driven sedan to high-performance roadsters, any car can be modified, or tuned, for higher speeds and better handling. Many high-performance gains require extensive mechanical...

Air intakes come standard on every car on the market, and for the most part they do a good job providing enough air to keep the engine both cool and using a healthy air-to-fuel ratio. There are...

Whether you are trying to upgrade your vehicle with aftermarket parts, or simply shopping to replace a carburetor worn out through your car's every-day use, choosing the right carburetor can seem...

The Dodge Dakota is designed for the average driver, thus it is calibrated to accommodate various operating conditions and driving styles. For drivers who desire a higher level of performance,...

Turbocharging is a form of forced induction that forces more air into a motor, thereby producing more horsepower. A turbo works off of exhaust gasses unlike a supercharger, which works off of the...

The Chevrolet 305 cubic-inch displacement V-8 engine was put into production in 1975 as a variant of the more popular 350 motor. It saw limited use in the medium-size model line-up, as well as in...

The Ford Mustang has been a hugely popular car for those looking for a distinctly American muscle car experience. It's also a model that is often modified, since it takes so well to additional...

Introduced in the 1995 model year, the Neon was sold through three brands--Chrysler, Dodge and Plymouth. This peppy compact car was initially available in both coupe and sedan formats before...

Forced induction is one of the most common methods of making a car's engine more powerful. There are two types of forced induction: turbocharging and supercharging. Whereas a turbo relies on the...

You want to get the most out of your 2000 Chevy S10 pickup but don't want to spend a whole lot of money doing it. There are ways to increase your horsepower without paying too much out of pocket.

No two engines or systems are exactly the same, so results will naturally vary. The general rule is that you can expect from 5 to 20 percent power gain, but it is directly proportional to the...

The engine is the most vital working part in your vehicle, but most engines don't get much attention unless something goes wrong. Engines may look dirty, grimy or plain, but that doesn't have to...

Dynamometers, usually called dynos, may sound like something that belongs at NASA, but they can be found at many garages and are common on the racing circuit. Dynos are devices used to measure...

Installing a lighter flywheel on a motor is one of most common methods to reduce the rotational mass of an engine, which is the weight of the various components that are turning when the motor is...

Painting the engine in your car can be done for several reasons. It can be painted a neutral color for making an old engine look like new, a solid color to match your car's new paint or it can be...

The knock sensor on your 1990 Ford F150 helps to protect the engine from engine knock. Engine knock---or "knocking"---is the result of improper combustion in the combustion chamber of your truck....

Installing certain engine upgrades can help net a few more horses out of your pony car, no matter which year or engine size. Before the addition of any power increasing components, however, check...

Vehicle owners have been on a quest for speed and performance ever since the first driver stepped behind the wheel, and with today's plethora of aftermarket options, making your car go faster has...

Achieving better engine performance and fuel efficiency seem like exclusive goals, since cars that go faster usually consume more fuel. But there are parts you can install on a car that can help...

Heat is an engine's worst enemy, and an abundance of heat can lead to costly repairs for things like cracked cylinder heads and seized pistons. On most cars and light trucks water and anti-freeze...

The Chevrolet Blazer is a series of truck-based SUVs that were manufactured mostly with gasoline engines. You can increase the horsepower of these motors with a few simple bolt-on parts commonly...

The 1979 Chevrolet Corvette was a later model version of the third generation of Corvettes, which began in 1968. Unlike the earlier versions, only one engine size with two option codes was...

Nissan's Xterra is a four-wheel-drive sport/utility vehicle, specifically designed to provide comfort when operated on the highways, while allowing its user to drive off-road. The Xterra is...

Superchargers and turbochargers are similar. They both force air into the engine at a higher pressure than normal atmospheric pressure. The oxygen in the air allows more of the fuel to be burned,...

A cold-air intake system is an aftermarket option for many cars. It is designed to draw in air to the engine that is cooler than the stock air intake system due to its positioning. There are...

Installing an AEM intake system in any car can give it a big boost in the performance area. What many people do not realize is that it may boost their car's fuel efficiency as well, by cooling the...

A cheap way to prevent the fenders from touching your tires is to trim it. Some people cannot afford to get a lift kit so they do this instead. So let’s get started, just follow the steps below to...

Since the Dodge Dakota was introduced in 1987, many owners of the vehicle have searched for ways to improve the truck's performance. These proven performance tips will help you get more power out...