Exhaust

What’s Exhaust Heat Shield For: Costs & Driving Without It

The exhaust heat shield is mainly used to prevent the extreme heat from your exhaust to cause fire or even seep into the cabin and cause discomfort to the car occupants. You should not remove it. Personally, I had removed my heat shields once because they were all loose and…

Ifandi S.September 9, 2021

Muffler

Do Mufflers Increase Horsepower: An Expert Weighs In

Aftermarket mufflers / muffler delete do not increase horsepower by much. Muffler is too far back in the exhaust system and the reduction in backpressure is insignificant. You can only gain minor horsepower if your stock muffler is extremely restrictive. I personally tried using a muffler on my 2006 Honda…

Ifandi S.September 1, 2021

Cold Air Intake Intercooler

Intercooler Vs Cold Air Intake: Power, Costs & Tuning

An intercooler and a cold air intake are 2 distinct components. They are independent of each other (unlike many beginners believe). Intercoolers are used to cool down compressed air (from the turbo) before feeding it into the combustion chamber. Cold air intakes are used to direct original intake forward so…

Ifandi S.September 1, 2021

Air Filter Performance Modification

Performance Air Filter Vs Cold Air Intake: Pros & Cons

Performance air filters and cold air intake will both increase the power, deliver a better horsepower rating, and can improve the sound of your car, especially cold air intake. Both of them are a pretty good replacement for your factory air filter. Money wise, air filters usually cost around $50…

Chai WJ.August 27, 2021

Muffler

Top 6 Loudest Mufflers (With Complete Sound Samples & Cost)

Just like you, I was also trying to find out the top mufflers a few weeks ago. After comparing different mufflers, I came up with this article. So, consider yourself lucky! In this article, I will be talking about the top mufflers starting from the loudest one to the quietest…

Ifandi S.August 22, 2021

ECU Tuning

Should You Tune A Stock Car: Cost, Horsepower & Tuning Tips

Tuning a stock car will not gain you a lot of horsepower. However, you can tune your stock car to make it more aggressive, responsive and remove any limitations from the manufacturer. If you have a modern enough car, you will be surprised at how much your car is limited…

Ifandi S.August 21, 2021

Muffler

5 Muffler Types Compared For Sound, Power & Mileage (Detailed)

Throughout my car days, I have installed multiple types of mufflers to my Civic - some were great while some were loud as hell. Strangely, I couldn’t find any in-depth articles that compare the different types of mufflers. I remember I had to hop on different forums and articles to…

Ifandi S.August 18, 2021

Common Questions ECU Tuning Performance Modification

Is Tuning Bad For Your Car: Engine Damage & Longevity

ECU tuning does not harm your car’s engine if tuned properly. A good tuning can improve your car’s fuel economy but more often maintenance is needed. However, extreme tuning may affect the longevity of the engine. Personally, I have installed a bigger turbo to my Civic without ECU tuning first…

Chai WJ.August 15, 2021

How Do You Maintain Coilovers? (6 Tips)

What’s Exhaust Heat Shield For: Costs & Driving Without It

Do Mufflers Increase Horsepower: An Expert Weighs In

Intercooler Vs Cold Air Intake: Power, Costs & Tuning

Performance Air Filter Vs Cold Air Intake: Pros & Cons

Top 6 Loudest Mufflers (With Complete Sound Samples & Cost)

Should You Tune A Stock Car: Cost, Horsepower & Tuning Tips

5 Muffler Types Compared For Sound, Power & Mileage (Detailed)

Is Tuning Bad For Your Car: Engine Damage & Longevity

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