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How to Modify a Car Hood
If you want your car to stand out in a crowd, customize your car hood. Purchasing a fiberglass hood with a ram-air set up or a large cowl induction would help you stand out, but those options are expensive and it's possible that many other people who own your model of vehicle have purchased the same
How to Install Autometer Temperature Gauges
Autometer is an American company that manufactures gauges for racing vehicles and muscle cars, like the Chevy Camaro and Ford Mustang. One product the company sells is temperature gauges. These are used to give the driver information on how hot the engine coolant is, or how close the engine may be t
How to Increase or Decrease Power in a Cold Air Intake
You've installed your cold air intake kit and expected big power horsepower gains, but the installation did not prove to be the power gainer you thought it would be. Perhaps your engine seems like it's starving for gas now that you have more air going into the engine, or perhaps your engine is runni
How to Install an Exhaust Heat Wrap
Your vehicle's exhaust is designed to expel all of the hot gases from the engine and push it out through the tailpipe. As a result, it gets pretty toasty under your vehicle, and that heat can transfer through the cab, making the interior that much hotter. To cool down these temps and keep your exhau
How to Install a Mustang Hood Scoop
A Mustang is a classic car with a lot of power and muscle. But too make your Mustang look even better, install a Mustang hood scoop. They look cool and they also help cool down your engine. They are flashy, bred for power and a little wild, just like a Mustang.
How to Have a Sports Seat Installed
One way to make your car look sportier on the inside is to exchange those bland-looking original seats for aftermarket sports seats.
How to Add Horsepower to a '98 Cadillac
Cadillac is a branch of General Motors which produces mainly luxury and performance vehicles. Cadillac ran three production models in 1998; the Seville, the Deville, and the El Dorado. All three 1998 Cadillac production vehicles can be made more powerfuel via the purchase and installation of perform
Receive Hitches for Trucks
A hitch receiver is used for trailer towing and is mounted to the rear of a vehicle, such as a pick up truck. Trucks usually come with powerful engines and are built heavier than passenger cars, making them ideal for trailer towing. A hitch receiver has a square tube at the rear, allowing the owner
Trailer Hitch Installation for 85044 Dodge Avenger
The Avenger is a mid-sized car that was introduced by the Dodge division of Chrysler in the 2008 model year. The Avenger is built on the same platform as the Chrysler Sebring, and comes standard with a transverse-mounted, four-cylinder engine driving the front wheels. A V6 engine is optional. The Av
Mopar 440 Performance
The Mopar 440 was an eight cylinder engine that was made for Chrysler vehicles from 1966 to 1974. This was considered a big block engine and had power capabilities.
How to Install a Hitch Receiver on a Jeep
If you need to tow a trailer with your Jeep and you do not have the factory trailer hitch, you can install a trailer hitch on the back of your Jeep yourself. Hitches can be purchased from any auto parts store. You will need to know the year of your Jeep and the model, as hitches are slightly differe
How to Improve the Performance of My 1996 Blazer
Older model vehicles like the 1996 Chevrolet Blazer suffer from decreased performance for many reasons. The engines wear down. Gunk builds up in the oil pans. The suspension sags. Regardless of the reason, increasing the performance of your Blazer means looking at cleaning and updating your engine t
How to Customize a Cadillac Seville
The Cadillac Seville has been running the streets of America since 1956. It's gone from being the premier leader of classy to utilitarian, and back again. After a 15-year hiatus, the Seville was reintroduced to the public in 1976 and broke export sales records before it was even unveiled. Late-model
How to Mount a Tow Bar on an S10
You can use an S-10 pickup to pull a trailer, but if you want to tow the S-10 itself, then you need to install a tow bar. This bar mounts on the front of the truck and allows it to be towed behind another vehicle without the need for a trailer or tow dolly. These tow bars also can be quickly removed
How to Install an Autometer Air Fuel Ratio Gauge
An Autometer air fuel ratio gauge is designed for trucks or cars. The gauge monitors your engine's air pressure and fuel pressure. The pressure will fluctuate from lean to rich, as the amount of air the engine is able to take in changes. Installing an Autometer air fuel ratio gauge is not a difficul
About Ground Effects
Automotive ground effects come in a wide array of shapes and styles to suit any taste. One of the current biggest trends in automotive ground effects is to give a car a widened look by installing wheel flares, which allow you to run wider tires in both the front and the back of the car. Air dams and
How to Build a Car Laptop Stand
Many car owners bring their laptops on road trips, or use them when stopped to check directions. Installing a laptop stand in the front seat allows for easier access to the laptop. Laptop stands often cost upward of $300 dollars when bought from a store, but you can build one yourself from supplies
Mobile, Alabama Car Shows
Mobile, Alabama holds several car shows throughout the year.a car in a car show image by Gary from Fotolia.comMobile, Alabama and car enthusiasts are a perfect fit. This Gulf Coast City hosts several car shows held by local auto buffs, some of which benefit local charities. These shows...
How to Install a CR-V Spoiler
Many CR-V owners and automobile enthusiasts in general are always seeking ways to set their daily drivers apart from the rest of the herd. One way you can do this is by installing exterior aftermarket modifications, such as a spoiler. A spoiler is a small wing attached to the back of a vehicle that
How to Get More Horsepower Out of My Toyota Tundra
The Toyota Tundra has proven to be a rugged, practical truck that is able to compete with the best from the American truck makers. The Tundra is available with a V6 or a V8 engine. Though both engines produce adequate horsepower and torque in stock condition, the Tundra has the potential for more ho