{"id":1336,"date":"2023-07-18T22:41:58","date_gmt":"2023-07-18T22:41:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/utahmotornews.com\/?p=1336"},"modified":"2024-06-12T22:33:11","modified_gmt":"2024-06-12T22:33:11","slug":"auto-tech-makin-mods","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/utahmotornews.com\/es\/auto-tech-makin-mods\/","title":{"rendered":"Auto Tech: Makin\u2019 Mod\u2019s"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em>By Rod Sturgis and Rick Bairett<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What autoholic doesn\u2019t at least consider modifying their car to make it even better? Mod\u2019s can improve acceleration, speed, handling in the corners, and overall driving experience. Of course they aren\u2019t normally cheap, and the list of possible improvements seems endless.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"sfsi_widget sfsi_shortcode_container\"><div class=\"norm_row sfsi_wDiv\"  style=\"width:360px;text-align:left;\"><div style='width:40px; height:40px;margin-left:5px;margin-bottom:5px; ' class='sfsi_wicons shuffeldiv' ><div class='inerCnt'><a class='sficn' data-effect='fade_in' target='_blank' rel='noopener'  href='https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/utahmotornews' id='sfsiid_facebook_icon' style='width:40px;height:40px;opacity:0.6;'  ><img data-pin-nopin='true' alt='Facebook' title='Facebook' src='https:\/\/utahmotornews.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/ultimate-social-media-icons\/images\/icons_theme\/flat_square\/flat_square_facebook.png' width='40' height='40' style='' class='sfcm sfsi_wicon' data-effect='fade_in'   \/><\/a><div class=\"sfsi_tool_tip_2 fb_tool_bdr sfsiTlleft\" style=\"opacity:0;z-index:-1;\" id=\"sfsiid_facebook\"><span class=\"bot_arow bot_fb_arow\"><\/span><div class=\"sfsi_inside\"><div  class='icon1'><a href='https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/utahmotornews' target='_blank' rel='noopener'><img data-pin-nopin='true' class='sfsi_wicon' alt='Facebook' title='Facebook' src='https:\/\/utahmotornews.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/ultimate-social-media-icons\/images\/visit_icons\/Visit_us_fb\/icon_Visit_us_en_US.png' \/><\/a><\/div><div  class='icon2'><div class=\"fb-like\" width=\"200\" data-href=\"https%3A%2F%2Futahmotornews.com%2Fes%2Fauto-tech-makin-mods%2F\"  data-send=\"false\"  data-layout=\"button_count\"  ><\/div><\/div><div  class='icon3'><a target='_blank' rel='noopener' href='https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Futahmotornews.com%2Fes%2Fwp-json%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fposts%2F1336' style='display:inline-block;'  > <img class='sfsi_wicon'  data-pin-nopin='true' alt='fb-share-icon' title='Facebook Share' src='https:\/\/utahmotornews.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/ultimate-social-media-icons\/images\/share_icons\/fb_icons\/en_US.svg' \/><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div style='width:40px; 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height:40px;margin-left:5px;margin-bottom:5px; ' class='sfsi_wicons shuffeldiv' ><div class='inerCnt'><a class='sficn' data-effect='fade_in' target='_blank' rel='noopener'  href='https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/utahmotornews\/' id='sfsiid_instagram_icon' style='width:40px;height:40px;opacity:0.6;'  ><img data-pin-nopin='true' alt='Instagram' title='Instagram' src='https:\/\/utahmotornews.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/ultimate-social-media-icons\/images\/icons_theme\/flat_square\/flat_square_instagram.png' width='40' height='40' style='' class='sfcm sfsi_wicon' data-effect='fade_in'   \/><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"sfsi_holder\" class=\"sfsi_holders\" style=\"position: relative; float: left;width:100%;z-index:-1;\"><\/div><script>window.addEventListener(\"sfsi_functions_loaded\", function()\n\t\t\t{\n\t\t\t\tif (typeof sfsi_widget_set == \"function\") {\n\t\t\t\t\tsfsi_widget_set();\n\t\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t}); <\/script><div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><br><br>So how should we prioritize modifications in the order of importance? This article provides perspective from someone who\u2019s been there. It assumes you want to run your car on track\u2014for instance a road or autocross course\u2014however, many of the recommendations apply to street cars as well.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"511\" src=\"https:\/\/utahmotornews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Miata-Roll-Bar-1024x511.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1350\" srcset=\"https:\/\/utahmotornews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Miata-Roll-Bar-1024x511.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/utahmotornews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Miata-Roll-Bar-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/utahmotornews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Miata-Roll-Bar-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/utahmotornews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Miata-Roll-Bar-1536x767.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/utahmotornews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Miata-Roll-Bar-18x9.jpg 18w, https:\/\/utahmotornews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Miata-Roll-Bar.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><br><strong><em>Safety<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are going to track, autocross, or drift your car, it may need safety modifications. Many convertibles, for instance, need a roll bar. Since roll bars are not all created equally, check your club rules to make sure you are in compliance. That\u2019s also true of other possible safety requirements such as fire suppression systems, driver harnesses, full roll cage for wheel-to-wheel racing, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Club rules aside, it may just make sense to protect yourself with a full harness and a HANS device (head and neck restraint system) instead of relying on OEM seat belts and air bags. A harness is also likely to require a harness bar\u2014another potential safety mod to your car or roll bar\/cage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"516\" src=\"https:\/\/utahmotornews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Miata-Radiator-1024x516.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1338\" srcset=\"https:\/\/utahmotornews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Miata-Radiator-1024x516.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/utahmotornews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Miata-Radiator-300x151.jpg 300w, https:\/\/utahmotornews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Miata-Radiator-768x387.jpg 768w, https:\/\/utahmotornews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Miata-Radiator-1536x773.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/utahmotornews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Miata-Radiator-18x9.jpg 18w, https:\/\/utahmotornews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Miata-Radiator.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><br><strong><em>Reliability\u2014It\u2019s All About Cooling<\/em><\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Many of us like power, and lots of it. So we may be tempted to zero in on engine output when makin\u2019 mod\u2019s. Still, don\u2019t forget basic internal-combustion engine functioning.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Getting more power out of an internal-combustion engine involves cramming more fuel and air in. Since the motor is <em>burning<\/em> that air-fuel mixture, engines pushing more power invariably produce more heat. If your upgraded engine fails because it can\u2019t handle the heat, you\u2019ll have an expensive pile of junk on your hands. Thus, we should focus on making an engine more reliable <em>before<\/em> and <em>as<\/em> we increase output.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To keep an engine running cooler, many drivers report that something as simple as a bottle of Red Line \u201cWater Wetter\u201d in the radiator helps with cooling. The product purportedly decreases the surface tension of water and helps the coolant extract engine heat more effectively.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"462\" src=\"https:\/\/utahmotornews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/OilCooler-1024x462.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1374\" srcset=\"https:\/\/utahmotornews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/OilCooler-1024x462.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/utahmotornews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/OilCooler-300x135.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/utahmotornews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/OilCooler-768x346.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/utahmotornews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/OilCooler-1536x692.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/utahmotornews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/OilCooler-2048x923.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/utahmotornews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/OilCooler-18x8.jpeg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><br>Of course a larger radiator, with more coolant capacity, greatly improves cooling. A larger-than-stock radiator, with bigger cooling fans, may be essential when power is increased significantly. Depending on the motor, an add-on engine oil cooler should also be considered for regular track work. Hood vents can help with cooling too, but they do expose the engine bay to the elements.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"580\" src=\"https:\/\/utahmotornews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Hood-Vents-1024x580.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1339\" srcset=\"https:\/\/utahmotornews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Hood-Vents-1024x580.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/utahmotornews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Hood-Vents-300x170.jpg 300w, https:\/\/utahmotornews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Hood-Vents-768x435.jpg 768w, https:\/\/utahmotornews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Hood-Vents-1536x871.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/utahmotornews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Hood-Vents-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/utahmotornews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Hood-Vents.jpg 1921w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><br>Transmissions\u2014especially automatics\u2014also heat up with higher speeds and when more power is pushed through them. Besides wearing faster, when the fluid gets too hot, automatic transmissions may lose effectiveness and start slipping. Just like a truck benefits from a transmission (fluid) cooler when towing heavy loads, an aftermarket cooler may be needed for your performance car.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Brakes are another component that lose effectiveness (fade) with heat. The near-constant accelerate-decelerate cycles that occur on tracks and autocross circuits ask a lot of them, heat them up, and make them start to give up.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>More aggressive pads (racing compounds) will handle heat better. Note that the more aggressive the pad, the more heat is required for that pad to grip properly, so pick your pads based on how you are going to use them and your skill level.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Clean brake fluid is also key. Use a good, high boiling point fluid and keep it fresh, replacing it at least annually.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"555\" src=\"https:\/\/utahmotornews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/GT350-Brakes-1-1024x555.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1358\" srcset=\"https:\/\/utahmotornews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/GT350-Brakes-1-1024x555.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/utahmotornews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/GT350-Brakes-1-300x163.jpg 300w, https:\/\/utahmotornews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/GT350-Brakes-1-768x416.jpg 768w, https:\/\/utahmotornews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/GT350-Brakes-1-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/utahmotornews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/GT350-Brakes-1.jpg 1378w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><br><strong><em>Wheels &amp; Tires<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A vital part of <em>using <\/em>power (and momentum) in racing is the ability to stick it to the ground. So those small contact patches provided by the tires are critical.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For track use, aligning your tires with slight negative camber increases tire longevity and improves tracking when cornering hard. Thus, adding camber plates to your car, so you can make track-day adjustments, may be an important modification.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For more frequent track use, consider a separate set of track wheels and tires. This will let you use better, track-specific tires as your skills increase. Also, running square\u2014same tire and wheel size at all four corners\u2014gives you more ability to rotate the track tires and optimize life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"930\" height=\"602\" src=\"https:\/\/utahmotornews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/ShockAbsorber-wattanaphob-kappago.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1341\" srcset=\"https:\/\/utahmotornews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/ShockAbsorber-wattanaphob-kappago.jpg 930w, https:\/\/utahmotornews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/ShockAbsorber-wattanaphob-kappago-300x194.jpg 300w, https:\/\/utahmotornews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/ShockAbsorber-wattanaphob-kappago-768x497.jpg 768w, https:\/\/utahmotornews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/ShockAbsorber-wattanaphob-kappago-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 930px) 100vw, 930px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo credit: Wattanaphob Kappago<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Suspension&nbsp;<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What was stable and predictable at lower speeds may not feel that way as you get faster. Noticing that change means it\u2019s time to consider suspension modifications, including sway bars, shocks and springs.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sway bars limit body roll, and limit the corresponding weight shift to the outside of a turn at the very moment you\u2019d like more weight on the inside. Spring rate and damping can also limit body roll when cornering and accelerating, as well as limit nose dive when braking (<em>see Lambert (2021) at <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.penskeshocks.com\/blog\/spring-rate-or-damping-how-to-stiffen-rear-suspension-properly\"><em>https:\/\/www.penskeshocks.com\/blog\/spring-rate-or-damping-how-to-stiffen-rear- suspension-properly<\/em><\/a><em> for a more thorough discussion<\/em>).\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are considering adding sway bars, or adjustable shocks and springs, talk to others who drive similar cars about their experience. Also, stick with reputable manufacturers that have a proven track record (pun intended).\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Finally, make one change at a time when modifying or adjusting your suspension. Multiple changes may make it impossible to determine what\u2019s working in your favor, and what isn\u2019t, for more predictable handling and better lap times.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"572\" src=\"https:\/\/utahmotornews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/TT4-1024x572.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1394\" srcset=\"https:\/\/utahmotornews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/TT4-1024x572.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/utahmotornews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/TT4-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/utahmotornews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/TT4-768x429.jpg 768w, https:\/\/utahmotornews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/TT4-1536x859.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/utahmotornews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/TT4-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/utahmotornews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/TT4.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><br><strong><em>Aerodynamics<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For track use, it may not be worthwhile to add aero initially. Once you have maxed out other options, and increased your skills to the point where you are searching for additional tenths of a second, it may be worthwhile. Until then, you may not notice a difference.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are two main categories of aero mod\u2019s. First, those that reduce drag by smoothing out parts of the car, such as the undercarriage. Second, those that increase downforce\u2014and usually increase drag\u2014such as (inverted) wings and front splitters. Smooth undercarriage panels may also help create a Venturi effect under the car and increase downforce. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Many of us would gravitate first to wings and splitters.  However, the right undercarriage panels simultaneously decrease drag while increasing downforce. How cool is that?\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"786\" src=\"https:\/\/utahmotornews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Underbody-Panel-1024x786.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1348\" srcset=\"https:\/\/utahmotornews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Underbody-Panel-1024x786.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/utahmotornews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Underbody-Panel-300x230.jpg 300w, https:\/\/utahmotornews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Underbody-Panel-768x590.jpg 768w, https:\/\/utahmotornews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Underbody-Panel-1536x1180.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/utahmotornews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Underbody-Panel-16x12.jpg 16w, https:\/\/utahmotornews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Underbody-Panel.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><br>Be aware that aero mod\u2019s require significant airflow to make much difference. Thus, for low-speed applications, such as autocross or most street driving, large wings and splitters are needed to generate meaningful downforce. Unless your car has plenty of excess thrust, aero benefits could very well be offset by additional weight and drag.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Speeds are typically higher on road courses or large ovals. So the tradeoff is between faster cornering speeds from additional downforce on the tires, but slower straightaway speeds due to higher drag. Again, if your car generates plenty of power aero may be worthwhile. For lower-powered cars, however, your lap times may not be improved by some aero mod\u2019s.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Finally, don\u2019t forget balance. A rear wing and front splitter should complement each other by generating roughly equal downforce on the front and rear, or otherwise achieving the desired front-rear bias.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"630\" data-id=\"1349\" src=\"https:\/\/utahmotornews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/1LE-Wing-No-Lic-Plate-1024x630.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1349\" srcset=\"https:\/\/utahmotornews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/1LE-Wing-No-Lic-Plate-1024x630.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/utahmotornews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/1LE-Wing-No-Lic-Plate-300x185.jpg 300w, https:\/\/utahmotornews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/1LE-Wing-No-Lic-Plate-768x473.jpg 768w, https:\/\/utahmotornews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/1LE-Wing-No-Lic-Plate-1536x945.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/utahmotornews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/1LE-Wing-No-Lic-Plate-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/utahmotornews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/1LE-Wing-No-Lic-Plate.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"626\" data-id=\"1347\" src=\"https:\/\/utahmotornews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/1LE-Front-Splitter-Canards-1024x626.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1347\" srcset=\"https:\/\/utahmotornews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/1LE-Front-Splitter-Canards-1024x626.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/utahmotornews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/1LE-Front-Splitter-Canards-300x183.jpg 300w, https:\/\/utahmotornews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/1LE-Front-Splitter-Canards-768x469.jpg 768w, https:\/\/utahmotornews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/1LE-Front-Splitter-Canards-1536x938.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/utahmotornews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/1LE-Front-Splitter-Canards-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/utahmotornews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/1LE-Front-Splitter-Canards.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><br><strong><em>Horsepower vs. Weight<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Additional horsepower is undoubtedly fun and there are many ways to get it. Some include re-tuning engine ECUs (electronic control units), reducing exhaust and intake airflow restrictions, or adding forced induction. Internal engine mod\u2019s, such as higher compression ratio, increased displacement, and higher-lift, longer-duration camshafts are also an option.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"479\" src=\"https:\/\/utahmotornews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Modd-Engine-1024x479.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1351\" srcset=\"https:\/\/utahmotornews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Modd-Engine-1024x479.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/utahmotornews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Modd-Engine-300x140.jpg 300w, https:\/\/utahmotornews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Modd-Engine-768x359.jpg 768w, https:\/\/utahmotornews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Modd-Engine-1536x719.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/utahmotornews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Modd-Engine-18x8.jpg 18w, https:\/\/utahmotornews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Modd-Engine.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><br>Since increased horsepower always equals increased heat, as discussed above, \u201cadding lightness\u201d is often better than adding horsepower. There\u2019s a reason Miatas regularly outperform higher horsepower vehicles in autocross events. High horsepower may be fun, but lighter is often faster.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"634\" src=\"https:\/\/utahmotornews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Stripped-Interior-1024x634.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1353\" srcset=\"https:\/\/utahmotornews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Stripped-Interior-1024x634.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/utahmotornews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Stripped-Interior-300x186.jpg 300w, https:\/\/utahmotornews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Stripped-Interior-768x476.jpg 768w, https:\/\/utahmotornews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Stripped-Interior-1536x952.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/utahmotornews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Stripped-Interior-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/utahmotornews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Stripped-Interior.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><br><strong><em>Keep the End in Mind<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Of course all of the above should be taken in the context of what you want <em>your<\/em> car to do better. Different mod\u2019s, and somewhat different prioritization of mod\u2019s, vary with the end goal. A wheel-to-wheel racer is going to need different mod\u2019s than an autocross car\u2026etc. If you haven\u2019t already, take advantage of the community of drivers running similar cars to yours, with goals that are similar to yours.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, don\u2019t forget that the \u201cnut behind the wheel\u201d probably needs at least as much modification as the vehicle to accomplish those goals. So focus just as heavily on sharpening your skills as you do on sharpening your car.\u00a0<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.chancehalesphotography.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"543\" src=\"https:\/\/utahmotornews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/2023-04-Attitudes-Rod-Chance-Hales-Photography-Personal-Lic-1024x543.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1385\" srcset=\"https:\/\/utahmotornews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/2023-04-Attitudes-Rod-Chance-Hales-Photography-Personal-Lic-1024x543.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/utahmotornews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/2023-04-Attitudes-Rod-Chance-Hales-Photography-Personal-Lic-300x159.jpg 300w, https:\/\/utahmotornews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/2023-04-Attitudes-Rod-Chance-Hales-Photography-Personal-Lic-768x408.jpg 768w, https:\/\/utahmotornews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/2023-04-Attitudes-Rod-Chance-Hales-Photography-Personal-Lic-1536x815.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/utahmotornews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/2023-04-Attitudes-Rod-Chance-Hales-Photography-Personal-Lic-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/utahmotornews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/2023-04-Attitudes-Rod-Chance-Hales-Photography-Personal-Lic.jpg 1649w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.chancehalesphotography.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Photo Credit: Chance Hales Photography (https:\/\/www.chancehalesphotography.com\/)<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>About the Author: <\/strong>Rod Sturgis is a NASA Utah HPDE (High Performance Driver Event training) instructor, TT2 (Time Trial) driver and probably the fastest guy he knows in a black Mustang with an 06 on the door!\u00a0 A life long motocrosser, Rod found track driving 9 years ago with NASA Utah and has never looked back. 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Come drive with us!\u00a0 <\/em><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nasautah.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>www.nasautah.com<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>\u00a9 2023, R Sturgis and R Bairett<\/em><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"628\" src=\"https:\/\/utahmotornews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/HPDE-Mustang-1024x628.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1356\" srcset=\"https:\/\/utahmotornews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/HPDE-Mustang-1024x628.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/utahmotornews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/HPDE-Mustang-300x184.jpg 300w, https:\/\/utahmotornews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/HPDE-Mustang-768x471.jpg 768w, https:\/\/utahmotornews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/HPDE-Mustang-1536x942.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/utahmotornews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/HPDE-Mustang-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/utahmotornews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/HPDE-Mustang.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><br><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What autoholic doesn\u2019t at least consider modifying their car to make it even better and faster? 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