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Customizing cars has become very popular over the years, especially with car movies like the Fast and the Furious. There are more tuning shops and more products available if you’re looking to tune up your car. This article will help you understand what you should know if you’re thinking about tuning your engine to add more power to the car.

With all the options online these days, there are all sorts of kits that promise to add more power to your engine. The most basic addition would be a cone air filter, which can up to 15 extra horse power. This usually ranges from $50-$250.

Then there are turbo kits or compressors. If you’re really looking to add power, this is the way to go. A turbo kit can add a whopping 100-600 extra horse power. Unfortunately, there’s a hefty price tag and it will cost more than your basic air filters.

In a basic turbo kit, there will normally be an exhaust manifold included. It’s usually tailored for a specific car. A turbo kit consists of intercooler with pipes, an air filter, a blow off valve, oil lines, several hoses and gaskets.

If your car can’t handle the improvements, you man need to make some more changes. It’s common that your clutch will need to change from stock to a sports clutch. A sports clutch can absorb the torque in an easier manner. Other stock items that may need an upgrade are the head gasket, fuel injectors, pumps, sensors, fuel pressure regulators and more.

For an entire turbo kit, it can range anywhere from $4,000 – $8,000 depending on how much work you want to do. The engine tuning and installation can add on an additional cost as well.

The engine can be extremely expensive in the event there are any issues. The gearbox can also be pricey. By increasing the power in your engine, these parts may have issues if the installation isn’t done properly. Always use a reputable shop to do the tuning and they should always use a dynostand. To be really safe, you may want to change the engine internals as well.

Tuning your car is a fun, but expensive hobby. There are a ton of fun things to add to your car, so make sure you take your time to shop around!

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