Power Adders
Turbocharger Boost Adds Horsepower
Turbochargers were once a cool new unexplored technology. The addition of a turbocharger to an early Porsche 911 transformed your dentist’s car into an infamous snap-oversteer death machine. Mitsubishi was so proud of the Starion ESI-R that the interior was covered in now-outdated TURBO logos. The Ford Mustang SVO ditched the iconic “five-liter” V8 in…
Read MoreTurbo vs Blower ?
There are several reasons why putting a turbocharger in your vehicle is preferable to installing a supercharger in the vehicle. The following are some of the benefits of having a turbocharger: Power When compared to its size, a turbocharger produces significantly more power. Increased Productivity Turbochargers are more efficient than superchargers, and they can produce…
Read MoreLaughing Gas Questions (Nitrous)
If you’re unfamiliar with the concept of acquiring a nitrous kit, the process might be daunting, and you may be unclear about where to begin. During World War II, nitrogen oxide was used in internal combustion aircraft engines to increase performance at high altitudes when the air is thinner, and oxygen is scarce. However, it…
Read MoreTurbos Are Exhausting
Making sure your turbocharger is the right size for your engine means knowing how much horsepower it can produce. As many as 22% of the gasoline engines and 75% of the diesel engines on the road have a turbocharger, which helps them run better. These days, turbochargers aren’t just for making your car run more…
Read MoreSuperchargers: Not Just Blow Hards
Though we vehicle builders like to think we’re more intelligent than the ordinary car guy, we all have a soft spot for excessive and gratuitous demonstrations of horsepower. A supercharger sticking out of the hood screams terrible extravagance. Also, bigger is better. Still, it’s best to think twice before spending your hard-earned money on a…
Read MoreHow to Choose an EFI Conversion Kit
Now that you’ve decided that switching to EFI is the best option for you, the hard work begins. Converting to EFI isn’t as straightforward as buying a machine, unpacking it, and installing it. Furthermore, I’m not aware of any system that is designed to function in all situations. Fortunately, reducing the range of products available…
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