Everyone knows that gas is the primary source of energy for your car’s engine, but few people think a lot about the other thing your engine burns: air. Every gas engine needs clean air to produce the right combustion reaction to drive the pistons. Even if you’re familiar with the importance of a good air intake system, you might not know how big of a difference little variations in that system can make. Read the rest of this entry »
Emissions controls have always been a mixed blessing–at least to those who care about engine performance. Catalytic converters are great for removing harmful particles and gases from our cars’ exhaust systems, but they’re also notorious for putting a serious drag on performance. Unfortunately (from some perspectives), you’re required by law to have a catalytic converter on your car. Fortunately, there are some options out that that can still give you good performance. Read the rest of this entry »
Most people don’t realize how important cold, clean air is to good engine performance. The reason relates to the basic reaction that takes place inside your car’s engine. When air is brought into the engine, it is mixed with gas and then this mixture is ignited. The resulting explosion is what drives the engine. Read the rest of this entry »