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Intercooler Spray
Using a set of injectors or washer nozzle spray and a remote reservoir filled with a mixture of water and alcohol, you can make your own IC spray for verry little outlay.
Yank The I.C.E.
If your going racing, pull out the audio system in the back. This can save you 50 to 100 pounds by removing it. IF its a dual purpose ride, install the equipment with quick disconnects, so it is easily removed.
Stop Blowing Hose
Conventional worm gear clams dont do a good enough job of holding intercooler piping together. By replacing them with T-bolt style clamps you will be liess likely to toass a hose under boost.
Obd-II Data Logging
There are programs available for your Palm Pilot that actually allow you to read date acquired from the OBD-II ECU. This is useful when you have upgraded your car and want to see exactly what the ECu is doing. Programs such as Pocket Logger are available for both OBD-II and OBD-I.
Relocated Battery
Not only does this clear up clutter under the hood but it makes it easier to plmb intercooler piping , etc, IN some cars like AWD and RWD vehicle, it also can help traction.
Increase Cooling Capacity
Do some research- you may be surprised to find that there is a larger radiator from a different vehicle that will fit your application. The improved cooling capacity will increase with the longevity of your engine by keeping it cool. This is especially true if modified.
Stainless-Steel Brake Lines
Everyone knows about this mod, but it is worth remembering that by replacing your flexible rubber lines with braided lines, your brake pedal will feel firmer and more responsive. Remember too, high performance racecars do not use rubber brake hose!
86-87.5 Mazda Rx7 Injectors
These babies are 550cc low impedance injectors that can be found at resonable prices in wrecking yards. They should be cleaned and flow balanced before use!
Silicone Coolant Hose
Yes, they look pretty but they also outlast conventional rubber hoses and are resistant to both oil and gases. Sounds like an easy decision to me.
Front Mount IC
Some cars such as the Talon/Eclipse,Croarado G60, and SR20Det equipped vehicles come with side mount intercoolers. Take a trip to the wreckers and look for an intercooler from a Saab 900, Isuzu cargo truck, Audi 5000 turbo or Mitsubishi Starion. All of these intercoolers are cheap and can be used as front mounts for better cooling of the air charge.
Intercooler Pipes
If your car comes with plastic or rubber intercoolers pipes, upgrade them to alloy or stainless steel piping. The factory piping expands consderably under boost and that air presssure would be better served in the combustion chamber.
Ported o2 Housing
This will work on just about any turbo machine that has this sort of setup. By porting the O2 housing the exhaust flow will improve, thus allowing the turbo to spool quicker..
Stainless Steel Clutch Lines
If bradied stainless steel lines work for the brakes and you have a heavy duty clutch and pressure plate setup, then you should consider upgrading the pressure line that runs to your slave cylinder with braided stainless line.
Carbon Fiber Panels
Replacing heavy steel panels, including trunk lids and hoods, with real carbon fiber units is an easy way to upgrade the look of your ride while saving weight. You will seem more CF use over time.
Chill Out
Using an intercooler spray bar can net you a horsepower gain by simply spraying nitrous oxides or carbon dioxide over your intercooler to lower the surface temperature of the fines. This has the effect of :icing) down the intake charge.
Cooler Oil
This is a definite must have if your car is force-fed. We all know that oil is the life to your engine and the better condition you keep that oil, the longer your engine will last. Keeping your oil cool and installing aftermarket oil cooler directly in the air stream is one of the best ways to protect your investment.
Honda Fuel Pressure Regulator Mod
The stock FPR is restrictive when the times comes to extract more performance from the engine. The restriction is in the return orifice. This problem can be solved if you drill a 0.35 inch hole slightly angled toward the return port of the regulator. This mod helps alleviate some of the pressure caused by the restrictions at low rpm levels.
Supra TT Or 3000Gt Vr4 Fuel Pumps.
If you can find a wrecked example of these cars, first mourn the loss and then grab the fuel pump. These things flow extremely well and make a great intake upgrade for those that are budge-minded
Speed Clip The Throttle Linkage
This works well in old school VW's that have a secondary butterfly in the throttle body. By installing either screw or speed clip in the linkage you can open the secondary butterfly sooner, thus reaching full throttle sooner. Great for drag racing.
Fuel Line Hose Clamps
Get rid of those conventional, worn gear hose clamps and replace them with proper fuel line hose clamps. The worn gear clamps actually cut into the hose and can lead to leaks and even worse, a fire. Don't fool or shortcut the fuel system.
Skinny Track Tires
A cheap solution for front runners or rear runners on drag machines or weekened warriors is to head to the wreckers and look for a spare tire from a Ford Thunderbird Turbo coupe. These are alloy wheels that are light and can be fit with legal front runner tire from your favorite tire company. You can also use the spare from a third generation Rx-7s and fit either skinny or motorcycle tire on it, if you have a five bolt pattern.
Delete The Front Sway Bar
This sounds crazy, but for some drivers, they feel their cars actually handle better with out the front sway bar..... Not gospel, but if you’re game, go for it.
Apexi Super AFC
This product is so popular among enthusiast that I just had to include it. These can be purchased for new or off the net at low prices and allow you to extract considerable amounts of power from your setup with careful tuning
Lightened Flywheel
By replacing your stock flywheel with a lighter design, your engine will be noticeably more responsive and more willing to rev. Note: on some engines there may be some extra vibrations, but that's nothing that the benefit doesn't outweigh.
T-Taps And Scotch Locks
It may not be a good idea to use these types of easy fix items in high performance applications, since they can cause more headaches than you can imagine later on. Spend the time necessary to solder your connections then they are permanent fixes.
Using a set of injectors or washer nozzle spray and a remote reservoir filled with a mixture of water and alcohol, you can make your own IC spray for verry little outlay.
Yank The I.C.E.
If your going racing, pull out the audio system in the back. This can save you 50 to 100 pounds by removing it. IF its a dual purpose ride, install the equipment with quick disconnects, so it is easily removed.
Stop Blowing Hose
Conventional worm gear clams dont do a good enough job of holding intercooler piping together. By replacing them with T-bolt style clamps you will be liess likely to toass a hose under boost.
Obd-II Data Logging
There are programs available for your Palm Pilot that actually allow you to read date acquired from the OBD-II ECU. This is useful when you have upgraded your car and want to see exactly what the ECu is doing. Programs such as Pocket Logger are available for both OBD-II and OBD-I.
Relocated Battery
Not only does this clear up clutter under the hood but it makes it easier to plmb intercooler piping , etc, IN some cars like AWD and RWD vehicle, it also can help traction.
Increase Cooling Capacity
Do some research- you may be surprised to find that there is a larger radiator from a different vehicle that will fit your application. The improved cooling capacity will increase with the longevity of your engine by keeping it cool. This is especially true if modified.
Stainless-Steel Brake Lines
Everyone knows about this mod, but it is worth remembering that by replacing your flexible rubber lines with braided lines, your brake pedal will feel firmer and more responsive. Remember too, high performance racecars do not use rubber brake hose!
86-87.5 Mazda Rx7 Injectors
These babies are 550cc low impedance injectors that can be found at resonable prices in wrecking yards. They should be cleaned and flow balanced before use!
Silicone Coolant Hose
Yes, they look pretty but they also outlast conventional rubber hoses and are resistant to both oil and gases. Sounds like an easy decision to me.
Front Mount IC
Some cars such as the Talon/Eclipse,Croarado G60, and SR20Det equipped vehicles come with side mount intercoolers. Take a trip to the wreckers and look for an intercooler from a Saab 900, Isuzu cargo truck, Audi 5000 turbo or Mitsubishi Starion. All of these intercoolers are cheap and can be used as front mounts for better cooling of the air charge.
Intercooler Pipes
If your car comes with plastic or rubber intercoolers pipes, upgrade them to alloy or stainless steel piping. The factory piping expands consderably under boost and that air presssure would be better served in the combustion chamber.
Ported o2 Housing
This will work on just about any turbo machine that has this sort of setup. By porting the O2 housing the exhaust flow will improve, thus allowing the turbo to spool quicker..
Stainless Steel Clutch Lines
If bradied stainless steel lines work for the brakes and you have a heavy duty clutch and pressure plate setup, then you should consider upgrading the pressure line that runs to your slave cylinder with braided stainless line.
Carbon Fiber Panels
Replacing heavy steel panels, including trunk lids and hoods, with real carbon fiber units is an easy way to upgrade the look of your ride while saving weight. You will seem more CF use over time.
Chill Out
Using an intercooler spray bar can net you a horsepower gain by simply spraying nitrous oxides or carbon dioxide over your intercooler to lower the surface temperature of the fines. This has the effect of :icing) down the intake charge.
Cooler Oil
This is a definite must have if your car is force-fed. We all know that oil is the life to your engine and the better condition you keep that oil, the longer your engine will last. Keeping your oil cool and installing aftermarket oil cooler directly in the air stream is one of the best ways to protect your investment.
Honda Fuel Pressure Regulator Mod
The stock FPR is restrictive when the times comes to extract more performance from the engine. The restriction is in the return orifice. This problem can be solved if you drill a 0.35 inch hole slightly angled toward the return port of the regulator. This mod helps alleviate some of the pressure caused by the restrictions at low rpm levels.
Supra TT Or 3000Gt Vr4 Fuel Pumps.
If you can find a wrecked example of these cars, first mourn the loss and then grab the fuel pump. These things flow extremely well and make a great intake upgrade for those that are budge-minded
Speed Clip The Throttle Linkage
This works well in old school VW's that have a secondary butterfly in the throttle body. By installing either screw or speed clip in the linkage you can open the secondary butterfly sooner, thus reaching full throttle sooner. Great for drag racing.
Fuel Line Hose Clamps
Get rid of those conventional, worn gear hose clamps and replace them with proper fuel line hose clamps. The worn gear clamps actually cut into the hose and can lead to leaks and even worse, a fire. Don't fool or shortcut the fuel system.
Skinny Track Tires
A cheap solution for front runners or rear runners on drag machines or weekened warriors is to head to the wreckers and look for a spare tire from a Ford Thunderbird Turbo coupe. These are alloy wheels that are light and can be fit with legal front runner tire from your favorite tire company. You can also use the spare from a third generation Rx-7s and fit either skinny or motorcycle tire on it, if you have a five bolt pattern.
Delete The Front Sway Bar
This sounds crazy, but for some drivers, they feel their cars actually handle better with out the front sway bar..... Not gospel, but if you’re game, go for it.
Apexi Super AFC
This product is so popular among enthusiast that I just had to include it. These can be purchased for new or off the net at low prices and allow you to extract considerable amounts of power from your setup with careful tuning
Lightened Flywheel
By replacing your stock flywheel with a lighter design, your engine will be noticeably more responsive and more willing to rev. Note: on some engines there may be some extra vibrations, but that's nothing that the benefit doesn't outweigh.
T-Taps And Scotch Locks
It may not be a good idea to use these types of easy fix items in high performance applications, since they can cause more headaches than you can imagine later on. Spend the time necessary to solder your connections then they are permanent fixes.
