The stock engine parts that came with your vehicle may be okay for basic daily use, but are they truly giving you the power you crave behind the wheel? Probably not. Upgrading your vehicle with high-quality diesel performance parts is the solution you need. When you swap in new parts with higher performance, you boost efficient and even save on fuel. Here’s how you can start.
Add a Bigger Exhaust System
The exhaust that comes on a car or truck has a small diameter and bends that make it harder for exhaust gases to make it away from the engine. Boost performance by swapping out the small pipe for one with a diameter of 3 1/2-5 inches. It should have as few bends as possible in it as well. The larger pipe pulls the exhaust away from the vehicle more efficiently, which supports better horsepower, keeps your vehicle’s temperature down, and improves the sound of the engine.
Change Your Fuel Injectors
For better performance, the combustion process needs more energy, which in turn creates more engine power. High-quality fuel injectors provide this energy, but keep in mind that you’ll first need to upgrade the fuel pump. Stock pumps usually can’t handle the needs of the injectors. Combining an upgraded pump with diesel fuel injectors helps the engine perform better and boosts your fuel economy.
Tweak Your Engine Control Module
After optimizing airflow and making other under-the-hood tweaks, you’ll likely want to have a professional modify the engine control module. Adjusting the on-board computer by re-mapping it, chipping it, and tuning it can improve your engine’s horsepower and boost efficiency by altering compression ratios. Making errors while modifying the engine control module could leave you with a car that won’t pass emission testing or a blown-out engine, so always hire a professional for this step.
Turbocharge the System
After you make all the changes under the hood and have a professional modify your vehicle’s on-board computer system, you can turbocharge it all. Turbochargers push oxygen into your engine, which increases the air intake pressure. The stock turbocharger only does so at up to 400%, but a diesel performance one can do so at up to $1,000%. It is important to upgrade the turbocharger as the very last step, though, to ensure your vehicle can handle it along with your other upgrades.
When shopping for performance parts, ensure you do so from a reputable company. Check reviews, verify licenses, and compare prices if you want to be sure you get the right parts and the best bang for your bucks.
