Performance Auto Parts

However, beyond the regular maintenance precautions, modifications with performance auto parts will notably improve speed and function without spending the thousands of dollars needed to upgrade an engine or install a turbo system
K&N Air Filters
K&N air filters increase the speed and power of your vehicle and are better for the environment than traditional air filters. Also inexpensive, K&N air filters go for about $40-$70 dollars depending on the model needed. Investment is minimized in the long run since they won't need replacement, whereas traditional air filters need to be replaced 5-10 times throughout the lifespan of a vehicle. Unlike traditional air filters, these are reusable. Once you buy a K&N, you will most likely not need to replace your air filter again. These air filters are made of a cotton gauze material and are easily washable
Performance Chip
Every new vehicle has a computer chip that controls how much torque and horsepower can be displaced. With a performance computer chip, the horsepower and torque of a car can be noticeably increased. A performance computer chip can increase a car's horsepower by up to 50 increments. Not only do these performance chips increase speed and horsepower of a car, but also increase gas mileage. Another benefit of performance chips is their easy installation. All you have to do is locate your vehicle's factory computer chip and swap it out with the new one. A performance chip can be purchased at under $300 dollars, are street legal in the United States and will not void a vehicle's new car warranty.
Cold Air Intake
This modification improves a vehicle's power by cooling its air intake. Because cold air is denser, it improves air flow, causing the increase in efficiency and power. A cold air intake system is one modification that gets noticed. Benefits include visual enhancements to the appearance of the engine bay (because the parts can be painted colorfully) and a more powerful sounding exhaust system.
Performance Exhaust System
A great way to optimize your torque and horsepower is a catalyst-back exhaust system. These exhaust systems lower exhaust back pressure with large width exhaust pipes and low restriction mufflers. Borla and Flowmaster are the popular performance exhaust system brands, and can give your vehicle a 5-15% boost in horsepower. These systems are made of the same stainless steel that is used in airplanes; this will also give your vehicle sound a deeper tone. Also you will notice an increase in fuel economy because these systems will help your engine run more efficiently

Exhaust gas recirculation

(EGR) is a nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions reduction technique used in most gasoline and diesel engines.
EGR works by recirculating a portion of an engine's exhaust gas back to the engine cylinders. Intermixing the incoming air with recirculated exhaust gas dilutes the mix with inert gas, lowering the adiabatic flame temperature and (in diesel engines) reducing the amount of excess oxygen. The exhaust gas also increases the specific heat capacity of the mix, lowering the peak combustion temperature. Because NOx formation progresses much faster at high temperatures, EGR serves to limit the generation of NOx. NOx is primarily formed when a mix of nitrogen and oxygen is subjected to high temperatures.

List of auto parts

Auto parts are components of automobiles. They mainly are, in alphabetic order (only car specific articles or articles with car section):


Air filter
Alternator
Automobile self starter
Bell housing
Belts
Brakes
Anti-lock braking system
Bumper
Battery
Camshaft
Catalytic converter
Car door
Carburettor
Clutch
Connecting rod
Crankshaft
Cylinder head
Dashboard
Differential
Drive shaft
Distributor
Electronic Control Unit ECU
Electronic fuel injection
Exhaust gas recirculation
Exhaust manifold
Exhaust pipe
Exhaust valve
Fuel injector
Fuel pump
Fuel tank
Fuse
Gasket
Gearbox
Grille
Gudgeon pin
Hand brake
Hazard lights
Head gasket
Headlight
Ignition coil
Indicator light
Intake manifold
Intake valve
Kingpin
Manifold
Muffler
Odometer
Oil filter
Oil pump
Oil sump
Piston
Piston ring
Positive Crankcase Ventilation
PCV valve
Rack and pinion
Radiator
Rear-view mirror
Rocker arm
Rocker covers
Seat :
Bench seat
Bucket seat
Seat belt
Spark plug
Speedometer
Starter ring gear
Steering wheel
Tachometer
Tailpipe
Tapet cover
Thermostat
Timing belt
Transmission
Universal joint
Water pump
Windscreen wiper
Windshield
Wing mirror