Whether you have 350 Z or a Nissan Titan, your ride is a performance-oriented machine. Nissan is well known for designing their vehicle with performance that pushes the very edge of OEM capabilities. This is one of the reasons that the brand holds such a prominent place in the tuning world. With the performance imbued by Nissan at the factory, it’s a simple matter to take your ride to another level, entirely.
What kinds of upgrades make sense for your Nissan? What companies offer performance accessories? Where do you start tuning your Altima, Z or Xterra? Here are some areas that offer easy upgradability and heightened performance.
Exhaust – One of the first areas in which you can make immediate improvements is to the exhaust. While Nissan offers more performance than some other automakers, the OEM exhaust is somewhat lacking. Bosal makes high quality exhaust pipes that will give your ride that sweet sound and much-sought after performance boost. Start with a header and move on down the line. Don’t settle for simply replacing your muffler; a full custom exhaust system offers great benefits.
Cold Air Intakes – A cold air intake will add performance and change the sound of your engine, as well. Injen makes high quality intakes that will fit your vehicle. A cold air intake provides cool, dense air directly to your engine. This means that you get more combustion per stroke, giving you more horsepower. In addition, installing a cold air intake is a simple matter that you can accomplish on your own.
Custom Wheels – While a nice set of oversized wheels will make your ride stand out, they can also add performance to your ride. Aluminum wheels offer less weight (which equals more available power). In addition, wider rims will offer better grip on the road. Combine custom rims with a set of performance tires for road gripping power and performance. Konig and Velox are just two of the companies that provide high quality aftermarket wheels that will make your ride stand out.
Custom Ignition System – Add performance spark plugs and wires to increase your fuel burn rate. More fire equates to more power, especially when you combine a custom ignition system with a cold air intake. When you use aftermarket plugs and wires, you are able to burn more fuel per stroke, with less fuel being wasted or dumped into the exhaust.
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Nissan Performance Tuning…
Whether you have 350 Z or a Nissan Titan, your ride is a performance-oriented machine. Nissan is well known for designing their vehicle with performance that pushes the very edge of OEM capabilities. This is one of the reasons that the brand holds such…
September 29, 2008