Tuner Blog

Dodge Caliber Rallye Modified Ride

2005-11-03T18:27:00.000-08:00

Dodge Caliber Rallye (front and side views) will go on sale in the spring as a 2007 model. The SEMA version shown here was beefed up by Mopar Performance and the Chrysler Skunkwerks.

Mopar Performance and the Chrysler Skunkwerks overhauled a Caliber, which doesn't go on sale until spring. The Mopar mods included the addition of a cold-air intake, a low-restriction air filter, a cat-back exhaust, and a stainless-steel header to the car's 2.4-liter, four-cylinder engine. Pirelli PZero tires are mounted on 19-inch O-Z wheels and backed by cross-drilled Brembo brakes. New front and rear fascias, a rear wing, a carbon-fiber hood, and Hella lamps complete the exterior makeover.

Chevy HHR with Customer Body Panels

2005-11-02T17:44:00.000-08:00

Chevrolet's retro-styled HHR was recognized as the most accessory friendly SUV at the 2005 SEMA Show at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. Check out all the new producst at the SEMA show.

Maxda RX7

2005-10-25T19:21:00.000-07:00

Since this page was put up, Marc has had some more work done to the car, including adding a hi-flowed turbo from a Series 4 RX7 to the combination as well as two new 10-inch Davies-Craig thermo fans. He's also found some white 15-inch Simmons V4 wheels, which lift the looks of the car nicely.

With the new mods, the car's now making 213kW (285hp) at the wheels...which is sure a huge improvement over the factory output somewhere around 75hp at the wheels.

Even with all this power, Marc still drives the car to work every day and it's "still very reliable :-)" according to Marc himself. Top work, Marc, this is a sweet daily driver.

Original Feature Article
This is Marc's Series 2 Mazda RX7. It's a 1983 model, but it's far from how nature intended it to be.

The car sports a 1991 Series 4 RX7 13B turbo engine running a front mount intercooler and Haltech F9 fuel only computer. During a recent rebuild (mid-2002) Marc had the motor treated to a large mild port job and 20B rotor housings. After the rebuild, the car has been dynoed at 174kW at the wheels! That's with a stock turbo and only 7psi (0.5 bar) of boost. I wish my work transport was this much fun...

Gearbox is a Series 4 RX7 unit, and drives the standard Series 2 diff via a three inch tailshaft.

Inside the car, Marc has a 10-stack CD player and 6x9 speakers. Series 3 RX7 front seats keep Marc and his passenger a bit more comfortable and save them from sitting on the carpet.

Neon Do It yourselt tuner

2005-10-25T19:11:00.000-07:00

Dodge Neon with front end ground effects, rear spoiler, and custom wheel covers.

New 2006 Civic SI - The Tuner Leader Continues

2005-10-22T10:10:00.000-07:00

Every Civic before it, will now be mentioned after it. Introducing the new 2006 Civic Si. The long recognized pace car for the entire tuner movement and the starting point for the next generation.

2006 Civic Si

197-hp, 2.0 Liter· DOHC i-VTEC Engine
Close-Ratio 6-Speed Manual Transmission
Helical Limited-Slip Differential
17-inch Alloy Wheels· Body-Colored Rear Wing Spoiler
Red Backlit Gauges· Tachometer with Rev-Limit Indicator
Perforated Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel
Aluminum Shift Knob with Leather· Textured Aluminum Pedals· LEV-2 Emissions Rating

http://automobiles.honda.com/civics/index.aspx?From=%20newcivic.honda.com

Mazda Tuner with Custom Paint

2005-10-21T10:24:00.000-07:00

Nissan Spider

2005-10-21T10:19:00.000-07:00

Add Nitrous to your tuner

2005-10-20T17:10:00.000-07:00

Product Description: Nitrous Oxide System, Hitman, Wet Style, 100-200 hp, 10 lb. Bottle, White, Square Bore, 4-Barrel, Kit Delivery Style: Square bore plate/4-barrel Nitrous System Style: Wet Maximum Advertised Horsepower Increase: 200 Activation: Microswitch Jet Sizes Included (hp): 100, 150, 200 Dual Stage: No Bottle Included: Yes Nitrous Bottle Capacity: 10 lbs. Bottle Color: White Bottle Material: Aluminum Bottle Brackets Included: Yes Bottle Bracket Material: Stainless steel Quantity: Sold as a kit. Universal (application): Yes Fuel Delivery: Carburetor Buy Nitrous Kit now!

Ford Focus SVT

2005-10-20T10:26:00.000-07:00

For 2004, the critically acclaimed SVT Focus continued to run circles around the sport compact segment with a long list of standard equipment and driving dynamics that peg the “fun-to-drive” meter. While some competitors were concentrating on going fast in a straight line, the SVT Focus delivered its world-class handling in both a three- and five-door bodystyle. SVT's high-revving, high-tech, dual overhead-cam four-cylinder engine put its 170 horsepower to the pavement via new 17-inch, 6-spoke alloy wheels with high-performance tires. The popular European Appearance Package became available this year in both 3- and 5-door configurations, again delivering all available options including a superb stereo/CD, a power sunroof, heated seats, high-intensity discharge (HID) headlights and Recaro seats – all backed by Ford's 100,000-mile/5-year powertrain Extended Service Plan+. While SVT was considering a turbocharged version, platform changes in the mainstream Ford Focus and the move to a new assembly facility prompted Ford product planners to suspend production of the SVT Focus after the 2004 model year.

ENGINE
Type: Inline 4-cylinder, cast-iron block, precision die-cast aluminum head, cast aluminum pistons, forged steel connecting rods, nodular cast-iron crankshaft, dual-mass flywheel
Bore x stroke.

Horsepower: 170 hp @ 7000 rpm Torque: 145 lb.-ft. @ 5,500 rpm

http://www.svt.ford.com/svtArchiveCompareFocus.asp?vehicle_one=focus04&vehicle_two=nothing&vehicle_three=nothing

Custom Paint Mazda RX7

2005-10-20T10:20:00.000-07:00

Six Speed Manual Transmission - High Performance

2005-10-19T17:16:00.000-07:00

Nice ground affects on the Accord

2005-10-18T18:11:00.000-07:00

Seat Tuner

2005-10-17T17:19:00.000-07:00

Turbo Charge Any Car! Increase Gas Mileage by 24%.

2005-10-16T10:39:00.000-07:00

The Turbonator is a non-moving vortex generator that goes inside your air intake hose, right after your air filter.

It is made entirely from stainless steel, requires no maintenance, and only takes 5 minutes and a screwdriver to install. If you don't feel comfortable installing it, have your mechanic do it for you. If he doesn't install it for free, find a new mechanic.

How does it work?
The Turbonator's airflow dynamic produces a swirling, fast-burn effect in the combustion chamber. This creates finer particles of atomized fuel, allowing better flame propagation and more complete combustion.

By enhancing fuel atomization, the Turbonator increases horsepower and fuel economy. An emissions lab, licensed by the EPA conducted tests on non-moving vortex generators that produced results as high as 20 horsepower and 24% increases in mileage. Other independent studies yielded results as high as 35 HP and 31% MPG. Although results varied from vehicle to vehicle, gains were evident, and considering the unit is inexpensive, easy to install, and requires no maintenance, the Turbonator is a worthwhile investment.

Does any one know if these actually work?

Tuner Muffle

2005-10-16T10:29:00.000-07:00

OTTO Racing 20-Inch Universal Performance Muffler With Tunable Silencer

Performance muffler replaces your factory muffler and provides horsepower gain

Made from non magnetic stainless steel for a quality finish

Universal fit on most vehicles

Includes our "Procarparts full satisfaction" 30 day warranty

Buy this product now!

Tuning up a Honda Accord

2005-10-15T17:04:00.000-07:00

Tuning News

2005-10-15T16:44:00.000-07:00

Check out http://www.tuningnews.net/

Honda Civic

2005-10-15T14:42:00.000-07:00

Tricked out Honda Civics.

Cool ride.

Soup up your Ranger

2005-10-15T14:33:00.000-07:00

Souped up Ford Ranger, supercharged, with nitrous, ground effects.

Ford Focus Tuner

2005-10-15T14:31:00.000-07:00

Tuner Pictures Wanted!

2005-10-15T05:49:00.000-07:00

Do you have a cool picture of your car or a car you saw on the web? Please contact me and we can exchange emails and I will post your tuner picture. Contact me

Contour SVT Tuner

2005-10-13T05:47:00.000-07:00

Not sure if this was an aftermarket add on or standard equipment.

Looking for parts for your tuner!

2005-10-11T14:35:00.000-07:00

Checkout http://www.wickedbodies.net/

Look at the cars and tuning accessories on this German site. http://www.kfz-unterbodenbeleuchtung.de/

Autospectator Site

2005-10-09T13:43:00.000-07:00

Great auto industry news site, goto http://www.autospectator.com/

Honda Civic Tuner

2005-10-08T18:39:00.000-07:00