How to Make Your Car Go Faster: Tips for Car Lovers

Want to make your car better? Let's talk about how to make your car faster and cooler! This guide will help you make your car awesome, whether you know a lot about cars or not.

Introduction

Driving a fast car is fun. Cars from the factory aren't always super fast. That's why people change their cars to make them better!

We'll look at different ways to make your car faster. We'll talk about easy changes and harder ones too. You'll learn what's good and bad about each change. We'll also share stories of people who made their cars better.

Ready to make your car super fast? Let's go!

1. Air Intake Systems: Help Your Engine Breathe

One easy way to make your car faster is to add a better air intake. It's like giving your engine more air to breathe.

Good Things:

• More power
• Better gas mileage
• Cooler engine sound

How to Put It In:

1. Buy a good brand (like K&N, AEM, or Injen)
2. Make sure it fits your car
3. Follow the instructions carefully

Real Story:

Someone with a 2015 Honda Civic said their car got 7-10 more horsepower after adding a K&N cold air intake.

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2. Better Exhaust: Let the Air Out

If the air intake is how your engine breathes in, the exhaust is how it breathes out. A better exhaust can help your engine work better.

Good Things:

• More power
• Better gas mileage
• Cooler car sound

How to Put It In:

1. Choose what kind of exhaust you want
2. Check if it's too loud for your area
3. It's best to have a pro put it in

Real Story:

Someone with a 2018 Ford Mustang GT got 15-20 more horsepower and a much louder sound after adding a Borla exhaust.

Poll: What's your favorite exhaust sound?

• [ ] Deep and loud
• [ ] High and raspy
• [ ] Quiet and smooth
• [ ] The way it came from the factory

3. Engine Tuning: Make It Work Better

If you want to get the most out of your car, you can tune the engine. This means changing how the computer in your car works.

Good Things:

• A lot more power
• Car responds faster when you push the gas
• Can make your car work better with other changes

Ways to Tune:

1. Use a tuner you plug in (like Cobb AccessPort or SCT X4)
2. Have a pro tune it on a special machine
3. Change the computer chip (for older cars)

Be Careful:

Tuning can make your warranty not work. It might also be against the law. Always check before you do it.

4. Add Power: Superchargers and Turbochargers

Want to make your car really fast? You can add a supercharger or turbocharger. These make your engine much more powerful.

Superchargers:

• Give power right away
• Easier to put in
• Power comes on smooth

Turbochargers:

• Work better at high speeds
• Use less gas
• Make a cool whistle sound

Things to Think About:

1. Costs a lot of money and time
2. Might need to change other things too
3. Best to have a pro put it in

Real Story:

Someone with a 2017 Mazda Miata added a supercharger and their car went from 155 horsepower to over 250!

Question: Have you ever driven a car with a supercharger or turbocharger? How was it?

5. Better Suspension: Stick to the Road

All that power won't help if your car can't stay on the road. Better suspension helps your car handle turns better.

Things You Can Change:

• Springs that make your car lower
• Coilovers
• Sway bars
• Better shocks

Good Things:

• Car doesn't lean as much in turns
• Can go around corners faster
• Car feels more stable

How to Put It In:

1. Think about how you drive (every day or on a race track)
2. Make sure your wheels are lined up after
3. Know that your car might ride rougher

6. Better Brakes: Stop Faster

If your car goes faster, it needs to stop better too. Better brakes can help you stop faster and safer.

Things You Can Change:

• Better brake pads
• Different brake rotors
• Stronger brake lines
• Bigger brakes

Good Things:

• Stop in less distance
• Brakes feel better
• Brakes don't get hot and stop working as well

Real Story:

Someone with a 2016 Subaru WRX got EBC Yellow Stuff brake pads. They said their car stopped much better, even when driving fast on a race track.

Conclusion: Making Your Car Better

Making your car faster is fun and can make driving more exciting. You can do a little or a lot, depending on what you want.

Remember to be smart about changing your car. Think about how much money you want to spend and what's legal where you live. Also, think about if it will make your car less reliable or mess up your warranty. If you're not sure, ask someone who knows a lot about cars.

Now it's your turn to start making your car better. You might even find out you really like working on cars!

What do you want to change on your car first? Tell us in the comments!