Do I need colder spark plugs? Will colder spark plugs give me more power? These are common questions and they unfortunately get answered incorrectly most of the time or incite a flame war. Spark plugs in general are always a controversial topic – copper vs iridium, hotter vs colder, single or multiple electrodes, brand vs brand […]
If you’re not familiar with what a tune or tuning is, then check out the article explaining tunes, What Does a Tune Do?. Be aware that I’m just covering the most common ways to get tuned. If I’ve missed any, please let me know in the comments. So you’re ready to get a tune. What do […]
So you’re ready to get a tune. What do you get? Canned or custom? What are the differences? Which is better? There are so many questions! But the answer to each is, “it depends on your goals, budget and platform options.” Canned Tunes A canned tune is a pre-made tune that will provide an overall benefit. […]
So, you want more performance from your car and everyone is telling you to get a tune, but you’re not sure what that means. Tunes are essentially a reconfiguration of your car’s software with the end result being increased horsepower and torque. However, tuning is important for reasons beyond maximizing power. Big brother? It’s important […]
Ask anyone who has been driving for 20+ years if they think they are a good driver and most likely their answer will be, “Yes!”. Commuting in traffic to work every day doesn’t necessarily make you a good driver though. When you’re first learning how to drive, time behind the wheel certainly translates to experience, […]
Oil catch cans, or simply catch cans. You hear about them all the time but not really sure if you need one or what they even do. Let me start by stating that I recommend if you want to aggressively drive your car that you get a catch can as your very first mod. Why? […]