| Any vehicle can be upgraded with performance | | | | filter, which you can wash and reuse; you get the |
| auto parts, and what parts you use will largely be | | | | improved air flow and you don't add to pollution in |
| dependant on what type of vehicle you drive and | | | | landfills. |
| exactly what results you are looking for. | | | | Spark plugs are another part that can reduce |
| Everyone has their own opinion as to what | | | | vehicle performance by giving incomplete fuel |
| constitutes the best and greatest performance | | | | combustion. High performance spark plugs give |
| parts, so you will need to do some research into | | | | you maximum power as well as better fuel |
| the subject to make up your own mind. | | | | efficiency. NGK have been making spark plugs |
| There has been an increase in demand for | | | | since the 1930s are most enthusiasts will only use |
| performance auto parts and the industry has | | | | this brand. |
| ballooned in answer to this. Some companies | | | | High performance exhaust systems use a |
| specialize to attract particular clientele, like | | | | "catalyst-back" system, known as a cat-back, |
| hot-rods, and others are general performance | | | | which frees up torque and increases horsepower. |
| parts suppliers. Enthusiasts are looking for | | | | The cat-back exhaust system consists of wider |
| different parts, based on their interests - hot rod | | | | exhaust pipes with low-restriction mufflers to |
| enthusiasts will be looking for totally different | | | | lessen the back pressure. You will love the great |
| performance parts to monster truck guys. There | | | | noise they make too. |
| is something for every vehicle, whether it be | | | | A cold air intake unit will lower the temperature of |
| styling accessories or systems for increased | | | | incoming air to increase the power of the engine. |
| power or handling. | | | | One of these will look really good in your engine |
| The range of performance auto parts is wide, and | | | | bay as they are interesting and colorful. New cars |
| so are the brand names. Again, everyone has | | | | are equipped with computer chips that make |
| their own opinion and favorite brands. Ask around | | | | complicated calculations regarding torque and |
| and talk to lots of people about what brand is | | | | horsepower. You can upgrade the current chip in |
| best for what type of gear. Personal testimonials | | | | your car, or you could buy a new high |
| are the best form of advertising; try and talk to | | | | performance chip, to improve the available |
| people who are making similar modifications as | | | | horsepower. |
| you. | | | | Pricing in the performance auto parts industry |
| One of the top four performance parts would | | | | varies significantly, and you are best advised to |
| have to be the air filter. Conventional air filters | | | | shop around for the best prices on the leading |
| clog up quickly and have to be replaced many | | | | brands. Of course, if you are able to do the work |
| times in the life of the vehicle. A high | | | | yourself, your costs are further decreased. |
| performance air filter will give you increased air | | | | Fortunately, these performance enhancements |
| flow which in turn will give you more power and | | | | should not impact your vehicle's fuel economy. |
| better economy. You can also get a reusable air | | | | |