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VW Performance Parts - Engine Upgrades

If you're like me you want your car to go3) Catback exhaust: These exhaust systems
faster. There are a few easy ways to get morestart where the headers end. They connect to
"fast" out of your volkswagen. Depending onthe Catalytic converter and replace the
what type of VW you have the selection ofentire exhaust system to the back of the car.
parts available to you will vary wildly.Depending on how free flowing the stock
There are a lot of people out there tuningexhaust is on your car this may be one of the
their Golf/GTI but obviously there are a lotlast upgrades you choose to do. These exhaust
fewer  Toureg  parts  out  there.systems aren't cheap and may require welding
and/or professional installation. They
There is a large community of VW tuners outusually give your car a higher performance
there and visiting the forums where thesesound over the stock setup. It is also
people hang out is a very good idea. They canpossible to just replace the mufflers if all
give you an idea of what to expect out ofyou  care  about  is  the  sound.
various aftermarket parts. If the part exists
the chances are good that someone on these4) Tires. Probably the most overlooked
forums has tried it out and written about it.performance enhancement you can do for your
This may sound silly but a couple of the bestcar is to replace the tires. Adding lots of
things you can do to make sure your car isengine power won't do you any good if you
running its best is to get your car a tune upcan't get that power to the pavement.
and an oil change. Adding performance partsReplacing your tires with a wider tire or
to a car that isn't already running its besttires with a stickier compound will help you
isn't going to be nearly as effective.get more traction. Choosing tires is usually
Another important but overlooked thing isa compromise between Performance, Ride
making sure your tires are properly inflated.Comfort, and Tread Life. High performance
This can improve the handling of your VW astires don't last as long as regular ones.
well as ensure you're getting optimum gasHigh performance tires can cost quite a bit
mileage. Once these basic steps have beenof  money  too.
completed there's a few other things you can
do  to  upgrade  your  ride.5) Underdrive Pulleys. You can reclaim some
lost power from your engine by installing a
Engine  /  Power  Upgradeslightweight crank pulley. These are made of
aluminum and tend to weigh several times less
1) Upgrade your intake. This can be as simplethan the stock ones they replace. Underdrive
as making sure your current air filter ispulleys are slightly smaller than the stock
clean. The more air your engne can get theones, which means they turn the accessories
better it will run. The next easiest optionthey operate at a slightly lower speed. This
is to install a high performance air filterisn't a problem for most people unless they
that replaces the stock one. These providehave a huge stereo system. These pulleys are
better air flow which should increase engineusually less than a couple hundred dollars,
power slightly. The next step after thatand can be installed yourself. You will need
would be to install a complete aftermarketa breaker bar to get the old one off, and a
intake system. Cold Air Intakes draw cool airserious torque wrench to attach the new one.
from outside the engine compartment ratherThe last thing you want is the pulley coming
than regular systems which suck in hot airoff  while  you're  driving down the freeway!
from around your engine. Most of these
systems are fairly easy to install and can be6) Turbochargers. If you have lots of money
done yourself in a few hours or less. Anand are serious about upgrading your car a
aftermarket intake can cost anywhere from $50turbo kit might be what you need. Turbos use
all  the  way  up  to  $300.the exhaust from your engine to spin a
turbine, which forces air into your engine.
2) Upgrade your headers: The headers andThis pressurizes the air and improves
downpipe is where the exhaust first leaveshorsepower dramatically. These are not very
your engine on its way toward the atmosphere.likely to be something you would install
Higher performance headers allow more exhaustyourself. They also may require other
fumes to escape, which can give a dramaticmodifications to your car, so the cost is out
increase to horsepower. Aftermarket headerof  reach  for  most  people.
prices can range from a couple hundred
dollars to well over $1000 depending on whatI hope you've learned some of the basics of
type of vehicle you have and what brand youhow you can upgrade your VW to get better
choose. One thing to look out for is thatperformance out of it. Just remember to do
cheaper headers tend to have fitment issuesyour research before making a purchase, as
(you can't get them to line up correctly forthere are a lot of products out there
a simple bolt-on installation), and they mayattempting  to  scam  people  like  us.
have resonance issues. Resonance is caused by
the exhaust vibrating the metal and willBill writes articles for automotive sites all
create a noise that bothers most people.around the Internet. VW Auto Parts is one of
Headers can be installed yourself if you'rehis specialties. Make sure you get the best
experienced  enough.upgrades for your Volkswagen!



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