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How to Install the FD3S Boost Gauge
Installing a boost gauge is recommended if you have modified the turbo on an FD3S-generation Mazda RX7 to produce more boost. A boost gauge is a simple device that reads the boost pressure that the turbocharger is delivering to the motor, and can prevent serious engine damage by alerting you to exce
What Is a Cold Intake?
A cold-air intake is an aftermarket upgrade for car engines. These intakes replace the stock intake of the car and provide horsepower gains. Cold air carries more oxygen, which in results in stronger combustion and horsepower, according to AEM.
Installation of a Flowmaster
The Flowmaster is an aftermarket muffler that you are able to install on your car or truck. This type of muffler is designed to increase the power and performance of your engine. This is done by allowing more air to come out of the exhaust, which results in the engine running cooler and more efficie
What Are Common Mustang Upgrades?
The Mustang is highly customizable with Ford offering many different versions.2006 mustang gt tail light image by Jorge Moro from Fotolia.comThe Ford Mustang enjoys a firm footing as one of the true muscle cars of American invention. Entire websites and shops across the country are...
How to Install Mopar Big Block Headers
Replacing the original cast manifolds on a Mopar's big block engine is one of the most common and popular ways to help the motor produce more horsepower and torque. Stock manifolds are relatively restrictive whereas tubular headers evacuate spent exhaust gases much more effectively, allowing the mot
Instructions to Install a Cold Air Intake CFO RSX
Like most cars, the Acura RSX has its air-intake system installed up on the top part of the fender. The air it takes in is hot and restricts the car's ability to generate power. Replacing the stock system with a cold air intake will help you get more power and better mileage from your RSX. A cold ai
How to Build Your Dream Car Online
Many people would love to build their own completely customized car of their dreams. Until the integration of digital technology into our everyday lives, this privilege was obtainable only by the elite who could afford the exuberant prices to do so. Now, thanks to online technology, you can convenie
How to Improve the Performance of My 2000 MR2 Spyder
Toyota offered the Toyota MR2 Spyder as a competitor to the Madza MX-5. The 2000 model has a 1.8l engine and a supercharger as standard equipment, providing a respectable 138 bhp. It has a mid-engine and rear-wheel drive, and serves as an affordable, well-balanced convertible sports car. Although th
How to Increase Power in a Mazda B3000
First available to the North American market in 1995, the B3000 is a compact pickup produced by Mazda. Built alongside its long running stablemate Ford Ranger, the two vehicles share many common elements and nearly identical engines. The B3000 is offered with a choice of available engines, each with
How to Install a Winch in a Pickup Truck
Installing a winch on your pickup truck is the most effective method of protecting yourself from getting stuck. When you're back in the woods, miles from civilization, your winch can save you from a long walk home. The installation process for a winch will vary according to winch and vehicle manufac
Borosilicate Vs. Tempered Glass
Different types of specialized glass have unique properties that are desired in different situations. Borosilicate glass is very crack-resistant glass that is perhaps most commonly found in laboratory glassware. Tempered glass is glass that has been treated to make it stronger and safer; it is quite
Saleen Oval Exhaust Tips
Saleen is one of the best known customizers and builders of high-performance Mustangs. The company sells a wide variety of performance parts to make your Mustang faster, from suspension kits that improve the handling to exhaust systems that unleash more power. Saleen also works with Ford to produce
How Do I Fit a Sports Filter to a KIA Rio?
Attaching a cold air intake onto a Kia Rio will help acceleration and engine temperature by providing fresh and cool air to a hot engine. When it comes to a correct fitting of a cold air intake onto the Rio, it is important to buy the correct parts. An installation can be done in a matter of minutes
How to Build Your Luxury Car Online
Luxury car means a wide variety of different things to the modern consumer. At one time, traditionally, only certain automakers were consider "luxury" car manufacturers like Mercedes, Jaguar, Audi, Lexus, and BMW to name a few well known brands. Other definitions of luxury car define the base price
How to Supertune a Chevy for Horsepower
Modding, tuning, upgrading or supertuning a Chevy are all ways of describing the process of adding aftermarket parts to a Chevy in order to increase the overall performance of the vehicle. Regardless of the name given to the process, upgrading a Chevy to improve horsepower output can be accomplishe
Blue Exhaust Tips
Blue smoke from an exhaust means burning oil.Jupiterimages/Photos.com/Getty ImagesIt is not uncommon for a older car to begin having some blue smoke occasionally come out of the exhaust system. If the color is truly blue, then odds are the problem is oil is being burned in the engine and...
How to Install a Trailer Hitch on a 99 Grand Prix
The 1999 Pontiac Grand Prix has the ability to tow a small trailer, but you cannot do so without the installation of a trailer hitch. The 1999 Grand Prix is a mid-sized, powered by a transverse-mounted V-6 engine at the front wheels. A trailer hitch can be installed using existing factory holes in t
East Texas Classic Car Shows
Classic car shows have faithful followings.Triuph - Classic Car image by Snow Queen from Fotolia.comEast Texas, which includes major cities such as Houston and Fort Worth, is home to many classic car shows. While there are smaller local car shows throughout the area, a few larger, more...
How to Restore Black Plastic Fender Flares
Black plastic fender flares have been used on a variety of vehicles over the years, including the Jeep Wrangler and an early version of the iconic Volkswagen GTI "hot hatch." Over time, though, plastic flares see their fair share of abuse and can become faded, dull and even scratched. Luckily, remov
About Eco-Friendly Car Headlight Designs
Fans of eco-friendly cars know that energy conservation involves more than the use of green fuels. Increasingly, car buyers are taking a shine to alternative lighting to reduce waste. Because headlights consume valuable energy, many innovative car designs are incorporating power-saving headlamps. As