Unleash More Power!

For the majority of car enthusiasts, there’s truly nothing comparable to the exhilarating sensation of pressing down on the accelerator and sensing your vehicle surge forward with vigor and might. 

Whether your ambition is to blast off from the starting line at the racetrack or simply to own the swiftest vehicle in the neighbourhood, enhancing your ride’s horsepower can be the key to realizing your aspirations.

Explore these suggestions for bolstering the horsepower of your car, truck, or SUV. Before embarking on any of the modifications mentioned below, it’s essential to ensure that you don’t inadvertently invalidate your vehicle warranty.

Additionally, take a moment to familiarize yourself with local and state regulations; certain statutes might impose limitations on your performance enhancements. It’s equally important to proceed prudently so as not to adversely affect your vehicle’s emission standards.

Supercharge or Turbocharge

Experience immediate surges in horsepower by incorporating a supercharger or turbocharger.

• While this stands as one of the more costly alternatives on the roster, the potency delivered by each of these enhancements is bound to leave you astounded.
• Referred to as components of forced induction, both of these mechanisms infuse air into your vehicle’s engine, significantly enhancing both horsepower and torque.
• A turbocharger collaborates with the exhaust system and holds the potential to yield gains ranging from 70 to 150 horsepower. In contrast, a supercharger connects directly to the engine intake, capable of contributing an additional 50 to 100 horsepower.

Cold Air Induction

• Elevate your engine’s potential by supplying it with more air and, in turn, more power through a cold air intake.
• The simple act of swapping out your vehicle’s conventional air box and filter in favor of a cone-shaped filter and an intake tube made of plastic or aluminum can unlock an augmentation in horsepower.
• Increased air intake translates to augmented combustion, which could translate into gains of 5 to 7 horsepower within a standard engine.
• However, it’s worth noting that if your vehicle is already receiving an ample supply of fresh air, this enhancement might not yield substantial benefits.

Shedding Excess Weight

• A well-established truth is that a heavier vehicle tends to move at a slower pace.
• Reducing the overall weight of your vehicle directly enhances the ratio of weight to horsepower.
• Scrutinize your vehicle for opportunities to trim its weight while concurrently enhancing its power output.
• Consider swapping out your current rims for lighter alternatives – a change that could potentially shed 10 pounds per wheel.
• Substituting the battery with a smaller and lighter lithium variant could result in a weight reduction of 20 to 30 pounds. Ponder the feasibility of replacing conventional body panels with lighter carbon fiber or fiberglass panels to further alleviate your vehicle’s overall weight.
• Further, evaluate and eliminate components you deem superfluous. Is the backseat rarely used? Consider removing it along with the rear seatbelts. If performance takes precedence over air conditioning, contemplate extracting the air conditioning unit.
• Depending on your objectives, you should discern which elements are mission-critical for your vehicle and which ones can be dispensed with.

Computer Reprogramming and Performance Chips

Reprogramming your vehicle’s onboard computer system endows you with authority over an array of settings, encompassing the fuel-to-air mixture, fuel injection timing, valve timing, spark timing, and transmission shifts.

• Adjusting these settings through reprogramming can yield tangible gains in horsepower.
• Alterations to these settings can be executed by replacing the onboard chip, or in other instances, you can reprogram the computer utilizing an aftermarket scanner tool.

Enhanced Exhaust System (Cat-Back)

Primarily tasked with muffling noise and minimizing emissions, your vehicle’s catalytic converter and muffler play a pivotal role.

• Introducing a cat-back exhaust system expedites the expulsion of exhaust gases, creating room for an influx of fuel and air, ultimately translating into enhanced power output.

 

• The horsepower enhancements resulting from this modification are contingent on the nature of your vehicle’s existing exhaust system. Claims pertaining to power gains vary widely.
• Some contend that you could experience a horsepower boost of 5, while others assert a horsepower advantage of 10%. Still, there are those who posit even more significant improvements. Conduct thorough research to avoid any potential disappointment.

High-Flow Catalytic Converter

Replacing an outdated catalytic converter with a high-flow alternative represents another avenue for augmenting your vehicle’s power.

• Stock catalytic converters might hinder the efficient flow of exhaust gases, whereas high-flow counterparts employ a honeycomb design to encourage a more streamlined passage of air.
• As with the cat-back exhaust system, the extent of horsepower gains you encounter is heavily reliant on the specific catalytic converter that came equipped with your vehicle.
• If you possess an older vehicle saddled with a catalytic converter that impedes flow, you’re more likely to witness horsepower gains compared to a vehicle equipped with a relatively recent original catalytic converter.