Car Transmission

If you’re looking to fix up your ride, you’ll need to start with the engine. There are many car parts to soup up an auto’s engine and you’ll want to investigate all of them before you start. If you’re planning to join the world of street racing, you’ll need every option available. From increased speed to better fuel efficiency, there are a myriad of performance enhancing devices that will take your factory car to new levels as a street racing machine.

One of the basic car parts that will make an automobile hotter, figuratively, is a cold air intake. A cold air intake keeps the temperature of an internal combustion engine down, allowing for better performance. This works on a simple principle: cold air is denser than hot air. This means more oxygen is supplied to the engine, which works with the fuel to give the car more power. Besides the mechanical reasons for adding a cold air intake, it also gives an ordinary car a more aggressive look and sound. Cold air intakes are loud!

Improving the exhaust system is another way to fix up a car for street racing or general performance enhancement. Look at the exhaust systems available and be sure to check the legality of each. Sometimes a manufacturer will include a “Legal in 50 States” certificate. These certificates often refer to pollution standards, not noise standards. If you’re not careful, you’ll get a ticket for exceeding noise levels in certain areas.

In many modern vehicles, you’ll need a flash tuner in order to achieve the greatest results with engine modifications. With a flash tuner, you can improve fuel efficiency and bring out the most potential in your auto. A flash tuner works with the car’s computer system to unlock hidden power in your vehicle. Without one, the car parts that you added won’t reach their full potential. Adjusting the computer in the vehicle without a flash tuner can turn a high-performance machine into a limping piece of metal.

Besides the engine, you can fix up your ride internally. Adding headrest DVD players are a popular option, though it’s also popular with thieves. Making the inside just a bit nicer can cost a little or a lot, but it’s worth it for car enthusiasts. Check out hot-rod magazines for the latest in interior improvements since there’s always something new on the horizon.

Don’t forget to give that suped up car the facelift it really needs. Custom paint jobs, fenders and rims all give a car personality. Use your car as an extension of yourself with a blazing flame paint job. Lower the body (within legal limits) and see heads turn as you roll by in your hot new car.

Car parts are one of the many ways to fix up your ride. With the resurgence in popularity of hot cars and street racing, it’s no wonder that many people are competing to have the best ride in town. Take the time to make your car a sight to be proud of and then blow everyone away with the best performance possible.

By: Shane Hester

Nowadays, Lotus Company is getting famous for its brand new sports car which is known as the Lotus Elise. The Lotus Elise is known to be the creation of the person named as Max David who is from London. The founder of the Lotus Company is Colin Chapman. The dream of this person was to manufacture a car which must be light weight and also has the superb performance. This dream was made true by the Max David.

Features of the new cars of Lotus: -

The engine of the new cars of the Lotus is modest but still it is able to provide the light weight structure to the car which provides the fantastic performance to the car. The shape of the models is created in such way that the focus must remain on the driving and dynamics of the model. This is the main reason the Lotus had designed the high performance and the good looking car. When the company launched the new models of the sports cars, then it gained a lot of attention because of the striking design and low weight.

The first model of the sports car of the Lotus Company is the Lotus Elise which was released in the month of September in 1995. And the company had gained so much response that they had launched the 2 main types of this model: the first model is of the Lotus Elise of Series 1 and other is of Series 2.

- The first model of the Lotus which was launched is of 680kg which is around 1500 lb. Besides this, the driving of the car is absolutely amazing because the models of the car have the perfect ability to accelerate, corner and brake. Due to this reason the weight of the cars can be compared to the Porsche. Another interesting fact is about the engine of the car. The Porsche was having the engine of 201bhp which is around 149 kW, but the cars of the Lotus was working brilliant on 120bhp or 89 kW.

- After the release and the success of the first model of the sports car from Lotus, the company then released another lighter version of the same model which had an amazing weight of 675 kg or 1488 lb. After this, Lotus launched another model which came to known as Lotus Elise 111S which proved to be much faster than the previous models. The main point of attraction of this car was the engine of the car which was known as the VVC or Variable Valve Control engine. The development of the engine was done from the Rover K series. Also the seats of the new models of the car were filled with extra padding.




By: Brian Hamsen

Are you looking for a transmission that’s going to give you the power and thunder you’ve been looking for without having to sacrifice any of the gas mileage you’ve come to expect from your car? If you’re restoring or rebuilding your vehicle, take the 700R4 transmission for a test drive.

The 700R4 transmission is a great way to restore your muscle car or truck or convert your old 2-3 speed vehicle. Designed by Chevy, the 700R4 transmission can handle up to 650 horsepower and offers a high performance overdrive that makes it a pleasure to slip behind the wheel.

Even with the worst of this summer’s gas crisis behind us, gas mileage is still an invaluable feature in your vehicle. With the 700R4 transmission drivers have consistently reported a 40% improvement in their gas mileage when compared to a 3 speed automatic, and its ability to offer an overdrive option while still maintaining its incredible gas mileage makes it the perfect option for muscle car restoration.

Gas prices are still uncertain. The last thing you want to do is invest thousands of dollars and hundreds of hours of manpower in a muscle car that you’re not going to be able to afford to take out of the garage next summer. The 700R4 transmission can help make sure that doesn’t happen.

If you’re restoring or upgrading a car or truck, the drivetrain is going to be a major concern. (After all, if you’re restoring a car you obviously know your way around under the hood. Why would you settle for any less than the best?) With the 700R4 transmission you’ll not only save money in gas, you’ll have more power and the option of adding the converter lock-up. This unit is second to none when it comes to total performance, and with a 3.05 ratio in first gear(over 20% lower than most Chevy models out there) no other model can compare.

Are you restoring your vehicle with the intention of selling it for a profit when you’re done? If so, then the 700R4 transmission is just what you need. Incredibly popular among professional restoration companies, the 700R4 transmission actually raises the value of your vehicle because of its increased performance capability, making an older car purr like a dream and newer vehicles run more smoothly and with better gas mileage than ever before.

The best part? With the 700R4 transmission you can offer your car the best without having to break the bank. Most transmissions cost hundreds of dollars and never live up to the price tag. The 700R4 transmission was designed to be different in every way. Cost is only one of them.

The 700R4 transmission is a top of the line transmission with a mid-grade price tag-the perfect solution for anyone who’s restoring on a tight budget.

The 700R4 transmission is the best model out there for restoring your old car or truck, and its second to none when it comes to price and performance. Check it out for yourself.




By: Ray Subs