http://www.autos.com/aftermarket-parts/ en-us Mon, 25 Jun 2012 10:09:31 -0700 http://www.autos.com/aftermarket-parts/what-kind-of-an-ecu-upgrade-does-an-intake-require An ECU upgrade is generally not required for a diesel engine, but an upgrade may be necessary if the intake creates a dramatic difference from your previous settings. All vehicles are different so it's always good to check with... Tue, 08 Feb 2011 19:00:06 -0700 http://www.autos.com/aftermarket-parts/is-a-cold-air-intake-on-a-diesel-engine-more-efficient-than-on-a-gas-engine You really don't need to perform an ECU update when you install a cold air intake in a diesel. Most diesels use a turbo, and turbos circulate their own air supply which provides consistent warm air into the engine.... Tue, 08 Feb 2011 19:00:04 -0700 http://www.autos.com/aftermarket-parts/what-does-a-performance-exhaust-header-do-to-gas-mileage ... Fri, 04 Feb 2011 19:00:10 -0700 http://www.autos.com/aftermarket-parts/what-are-a-few-backpressure-reducing-exhaust-systems The word backpressure, in an exhaust system, is the amount of reverse pressure, or resistance to flow of the exhaust gases, imparted by the various exhaust components. The less backpressure there is in your exhaust system, up to a... Fri, 04 Feb 2011 19:00:09 -0700 http://www.autos.com/aftermarket-parts/is-there-a-way-to-program-an-ecu-for-better-gas-mileage Everybody is looking for ways to get better gas mileage from their cars. As gas prices climb towards and above $4 a gallon, this search for better mileage is reaching into ECU program modifications. There are a few different... Fri, 04 Feb 2011 19:00:08 -0700 http://www.autos.com/aftermarket-parts/do-street-racing-tires-increase-or-decrease-your-mpg ... Fri, 04 Feb 2011 19:00:07 -0700 http://www.autos.com/aftermarket-parts/does-having-an-intake-and-exhaust-improve-your-mpg ... Fri, 04 Feb 2011 19:00:06 -0700 http://www.autos.com/aftermarket-parts/when-are-5-point-harness-seat-belts-necessary ... Thu, 03 Feb 2011 19:00:10 -0700 http://www.autos.com/aftermarket-parts/is-it-legal-to-do-an-engine-swap ... Thu, 03 Feb 2011 19:00:09 -0700 http://www.autos.com/aftermarket-parts/who-makes-a-reliable-electronic-fuel-injection-system The first electronic fuel injection system was installed on an Alfa-Romeo in 1940. The first electronic fuel injection system that was available commercially was the Electrojet system, developed for the 1957 Rambler Rebel as an additional option, by the... Thu, 03 Feb 2011 19:00:07 -0700 http://www.autos.com/aftermarket-parts/what-does-running-too-lean-mean If your engine is running too lean, it isn't burning enough gas for the amount of air that is being drawn into it. When your engine runs too lean, it also runs too hot. When your engine runs too... Thu, 03 Feb 2011 19:00:06 -0700 http://www.autos.com/aftermarket-parts/does-car-amp-placement-matter Car amp placement is extremely important. Because the amp puts out so much heat, it needs to have proper cooling and ventilation around it at all times. Improper ventilation can lead to your amp overheating and shutting the sound... Wed, 02 Feb 2011 19:00:08 -0700 http://www.autos.com/aftermarket-parts/what-are-multi-channel-car-amps-used-for Multi channel car amps are best suited for higher performance sound systems and vehicles with significant amounts of after market accessories. A higher performance sound system usually includes mid-to-high range speakers. High range speakers can include all forms of... Wed, 02 Feb 2011 19:00:06 -0700 http://www.autos.com/aftermarket-parts/what-are-some-basic-car-amp-accessories Car amp accessories are extremely popular in the custom world. They allow the owner to take their sound system to the next level. There are a variety of accessories that can be used to add a great visual appeal... Wed, 02 Feb 2011 19:00:06 -0700 http://www.autos.com/aftermarket-parts/what-is-a-reliable-car-audio-control-unit Basing this response on consumer reviews, a reliable car audio control unit is the Pioneer DEH 50UB, which has received an average of five stars on a review website called Dooyoo, with the lowest rating coming in at four... Wed, 02 Feb 2011 19:00:05 -0700