At one time the most obvious component on many "hopped up" cars and trucks was a hood scoop. The reasons given for using them included the ram air effect, a cooler air source, or they just looked ...

Why performance air intakes might be a great, low-cost investment if you’re looking for more power. Why are aftermarket air intake systems so popular? A related question might be, why replace the ...

Anybody who has ever set foot into an auto parts store on a mission for chrome will recognize the "Spectre" name. For over 26 years, Spectre Performance has been servicing the aftermarket industry ...

Most Chevy truck enthusiasts know that improving the flow of air into the engine and reducing backpressure are sure ways to make some power. But believe it or not, this process is not as simple as it ...

The introduction of the Gen III and IV LS and the Gen V LT V-8s are some of the greatest innovations for our hobby. They're a simple drop-in engine swap because virtually everything imaginable is ...

There’s hardly anything on a truck that’s simpler than its air-intake system. And not too many things – maybe only your right foot – that can have as much effect on fuel economy. A diesel engine needs ...

Several aftermarket manufacturers sell engine intake air filters that they claim provide better airflow and increase a car’s horsepower and acceleration as a result. Some of these companies have many ...

If you drive a car with an internal combustion engine, which is most modern vehicles that run on fossil fuels, then your engine requires a precise combination of fuel and oxygen to function properly.