I drive a 1994 Celica 1.8L. I love th car but it doesnt have enough power. My first thoughts are exhaust, intake, and maybe wheels/tires. But after that what would you recommend. I was thinking a 50 shot of NOS, but I am still unsure. Any help?
2006-12-15 08:59:22 · 4 answers · asked by baller 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Lose some weight. Literally. I don't remember the formula but I think for every 10-15 lbs of weight taken off the car it's equal to gaining 1 hp. Fiberglass or carbon fiber body parts like hoods to replace metal pieces will help. A free flowing exhaust system and cold air intake will help a bit. Do a tune up. Lighter wheels and tires will help with handling and acceleration. A turbocharger will definately help in the horsepower department if you have the time and money to install one. Just keep in mind that any mods to boost engine power will also stress the internal components more. If a supercharger is available for your car then that would get my vote for instant hp. Nitrous can be great but can do serious damage to pistons if not set up properly.
2006-12-15 09:31:51 · answer #1 · answered by Trackerrrr 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you are barking up the wrong tree. You would be better off in the long run to buy a different car. If you start playing with nitrous, you can run the risk of burning holes in pistons, breaking the piston ring lands, or connecting rods. Adding aftermarket exhaust and cold air intakes aren't going to give you the kind of power increases you are looking for. Unless you opt for a turbo or supercharger, but then you are looking at big $$$. Save your money and put in a kick *** stereo and add some wheels and tires.
2006-12-15 17:30:06 · answer #2 · answered by bbking48507 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is true what they say - there ain't no replacement for cubic displacement. Without radical surgery like a turbo or supercharger or a complete race-spec rebuild of the existing motor - or an engine swap - your just not gonna get a a huge power increase out of it. All the basic bolt-on's offer only incremental increases in power - often only high in the powerband sacrificing day-to-day drivability.
Bigger wheels and tires will only make things worse as they increase rotational mass and won't make much of a real handling improvement unless you upgrade the rest of the suspension along with it.
2006-12-15 21:36:30 · answer #3 · answered by Naughtums 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
definally a turbo if u wan speed
2006-12-15 17:19:25 · answer #4 · answered by chinkie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋