Elite engine builders use simple techniques, like upgrading oil, to increase horsepower without spending much money.
(NewsUSA) - Today’s top engine builders know how to get extra horsepower from their cars without spending extra money.
At the 2008 Engine Masters Challenge, engine builders will put their engineering and mechanical skills to the test, working to make a normal, V-8 passenger car engine more powerful.
But you don’t need engine-building skills to get extra horsepower. These tips will help car owners looking to increase their horsepower without increasing spending:
- Upgrade your lubricants. Friction and heat from the engine and the drive train rob horsepower, leading to poorer engine performance. Reducing the power lost proves easy - simply upgrade to one of the high-performance lubricants now available.
In a recent test by Horsepower TV, upgrading to high-performance motor oil freed up to eight horsepower in a V8 engine.The test video can be found online at www.royalpurple.com.
- Replace or upgrade your air filter. In the engine, dust and other materials cause excessive wear and operating problems. Air filters need to be replaced regularly.
Upgrading to a high-performance air filter, which costs little and only takes five minutes to install, can free up an additional two to three horsepower.
- Use higher octane gas or an octane booster. Depending on your vehicle, high-octane gasoline can increase its horsepower.
Some people might not mind spending extra pennies at the pump for increased power. But upgrading to high-octane gas won’t always yield noticeable results.
For those who want a more measurable increase in power, a racing blend of gasoline will work well. Octane boosters, another solution, can be bought at auto parts stores.
Upgrading your gas, lubricants and air filter will increase horsepower without requiring an expert or becoming expensive. Better yet, improving performance will extend the life of your engine and help prevent the need for expensive repairs.
June 10th, 2008 at 5:58 pm
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