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Common Questions Downpipe

Downpipe Vs. Exhaust: Function, Power & Which is Louder?

The downpipe system is entirely different from the complete exhaust system and produces obvious results when installed in a car. A full exhaust system changes the exhaust, starting from the header to the tailpipe. In some rare cases, it does not include the catalytic converter. The downpipe system is a…

Chai WJ.March 2, 2022

Common Questions Muffler Resonator

Prevent Engine Light (& Codes) on Muffler & Resonator Delete

Having a Muffler delete on your car will likely trigger the engine light, especially a newer model car. However, the engine lights will not come on for a resonator delete unless the modification significantly affects the exhaust system. Although, the check engine light can be corrected with OBD2 devices. In…

Chai WJ.February 24, 2022

Common Questions Supercharger

Supercharger 101: Horsepower, Cost, Engine Damage & Tuning

You can expect an engine to gain 20% horsepower from a supercharger - this is about 50 - 100 horsepower depending on the size of your engine. A supercharger works by compressing the airflow of an engine before entering the engine. As it adds more air, the engine will also…

Ifandi S.December 22, 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

Common Questions Exhaust Performance Questions

Do I Need A Tune If I Get Exhaust Headers?

You’ve been planning to get some performance parts for your car - like a new exhaust system and a pair of new high-performance headers and you are asking yourself the question, do I need a tune for this new upgrade? That’s a very common question for car enthusiasts. And for aftermarket…

Ifandi S.May 27, 2021

Common Questions

Why Are Some Car Wheels Slanted?

So I take it that you have seen cars with slanted or angled out tires. Looks pretty ridiculous huh? Why do people even angle out their tires like that? If this is in your mind now, then you are at the right place. I will discuss the what's, whys and…

Ifandi S.December 5, 2020

Coilovers Common Questions Lowering Springs

Why Do People Lower Their Cars?

If you are asking this question, I am guessing you are simply curious or you are just starting your journey as a car enthusiast. I have seen a few blog posts on this topic - they are all brief and speak as if you already know everything. In this article,…

Ifandi S.November 29, 2020

Common Questions

What Does Suspension Bottom Out Mean?

Suspension bottom out means your car springs have fully compressed and reached maximum travel - causing them to come in contact with the bump stop and produce abrupt clunking noise. At high speed, this can cause severe damages to the springs, steering, exhaust pipes and your car oil sump. Let’s…

Ifandi S.November 11, 2020

Common Questions Downpipe

What’s Better Catted or Catless Downpipe?

So you want to install an aftermarket downpipe but don’t know whether to go catted or catless? Then you are at the right place :) I will provide you with a super detailed comparison of the two - basically everything you can know about catted and catless downpipes. For a…

Ifandi S.October 5, 2020

Common Questions Downpipe

Running Downpipe Without Tuning (Should You?)

I am guessing by now you already know that an aftermarket downpipe can give you even more horsepower. A downpipe is not that expensive - about $100 - $150 for a decent one. I can save up for that, you’d say. But do you also need to tune? You need…

Ifandi S.September 30, 2020

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Downpipe Vs. Exhaust: Function, Power & Which is Louder?

Prevent Engine Light (& Codes) on Muffler & Resonator Delete

Supercharger 101: Horsepower, Cost, Engine Damage & Tuning

Is Tuning Bad For Your Car: Engine Damage & Longevity

Do I Need A Tune If I Get Exhaust Headers?

Why Are Some Car Wheels Slanted?

Why Do People Lower Their Cars?

What Does Suspension Bottom Out Mean?

What’s Better Catted or Catless Downpipe?

Running Downpipe Without Tuning (Should You?)

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