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Does It Add HP?ECU Tuning

Turbo & ECU Tuning: Can You Turbocharge Without Tuning?

Quick Answer - Yes. But tuning is recommended when installing a new turbo. A turbocharger significantly increases the amount of air in the combustion chamber. Tuning is required to fix the air/fuel ratio and unlock the full horsepower potential. Personally, I have installed a bigger turbo to my Civic without…

Chai WJ.July 23, 2021

Does It Add HP?ECU Tuning

ECU Tuning On Warranty & Insurance: Is It Legal & How To Reverse

It is legal to tune your ECU, if done moderately. However, ECU tuning is a surefire way to void your car warranty and it may be hard to claim for insurance afterwards. Fortunately for us, the changes by ECU tuning can be reversed to its factory settings. This is useful…

Chai WJ.July 22, 2021

Does It Add HP?Exhaust Performance Modification Performance Questions

Single Exhaust Vs Dual Exhaust: Sound, Power, Weight & Dyno

Dual exhaust will sound louder than single exhaust and it will also improve your vehicle’s power. But, it will add extra weight to your car. Getting single or dual exhaust also depends on the type of engine your car is running. I’m running a single exhaust with an aftermarket muffler…

Chai WJ.July 21, 2021

Does It Add HP?Downpipe Exhaust

Heat Wrapping Downpipe & Ceramic Coating: Things To Know

Heat wrapping downpipe or using ceramic coating prevents the heat build-up to deliver better performance from your engine and turbo. Their main objective is to retain heat in the downpipe and prevent heat from getting inside the engine compartment and cause overheating issues. Personally, I heat-wrapped my Honda Civic’s downpipe…

Chai WJ.July 19, 2021

Does It Add HP?Exhaust Performance Modification

Long Vs Short Tube Headers: Horsepower, Sound, MPG & Tune

Long tubes deliver best when it comes to gaining more power, they are designed to work well on high RPM ranges and they sound meaner, compared to short tube headers. Short tubes are for those who aim for better fuel efficiency, they are designed to work in the low to…

Chai WJ.July 1, 2021

Does It Add HP?Exhaust Performance Modification

Exhaust Headers & Fuel Economy: Why Headers Improve Mileage

Running aftermarket exhaust headers can improve gas mileage because it reduces backpressure significantly - resulting in more oxygen in the combustion chamber that can utilize injected fuel completely. Personally, I have run my car with multiple sets of headers. For most of them I notice a minor improvement in fuel…

Chai WJ.June 29, 2021

Cold Air Intake Does It Add HP?Exhaust Muffler Performance Modification Performance Questions Resonator

Muffler Delete Vs Resonator Delete: Sound, Power & Cost

If you’re a car guy, there is no denying the fact that hearing loud cars swooshing by is your kind of music. Muffler delete and resonator delete are going to serve the same purpose. Making it louder… The most obvious difference between the two is the sound. Resonator delete may…

Chai WJ.June 24, 2021

Does It Add HP?Muffler

Glasspack Mufflers 101: Sound, Power Gain & Are They Legal?

A glasspack muffler is a type of muffler that is designed to increase exhaust sound and also bring some more horsepower out of the engine. The sound is similar to straight pipe, but better- it’s more refined and aggressive. I have installed some glasspack cherry bombs on my cars in…

Ifandi S.June 22, 2021

Does It Add HP?Performance Questions Uncategorized

Catalytic Converter Delete 101: Horsepower, Sound & Cost

So, you are interested in more horsepower and you heard removing the catalytic converter can do just that. Sounds interesting! But there are still so many questions - does it really work? How much horsepower can you gain? Will you damage any engine? The same thoughts were in my head…

Ifandi S.June 4, 2021

Does It Add HP?Performance Modification

What do performance chips do?

Have you ever heard the term ‘tuning your car’? We all know it's meant to increase performance - but how does it work? A performance chip is the easiest way to tune your car in hopes of gaining extra horsepower. In simple term, a performance chip is a tool that…

Ifandi S.July 13, 2020

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Turbo & ECU Tuning: Can You Turbocharge Without Tuning?

ECU Tuning On Warranty & Insurance: Is It Legal & How To Reverse

Single Exhaust Vs Dual Exhaust: Sound, Power, Weight & Dyno

Heat Wrapping Downpipe & Ceramic Coating: Things To Know

Long Vs Short Tube Headers: Horsepower, Sound, MPG & Tune

Exhaust Headers & Fuel Economy: Why Headers Improve Mileage

Muffler Delete Vs Resonator Delete: Sound, Power & Cost

Glasspack Mufflers 101: Sound, Power Gain & Are They Legal?

Catalytic Converter Delete 101: Horsepower, Sound & Cost

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