Regular car servicing helps retain the engine performance and prevent premature wear and tear of components. However, upgrading a car helps improve performance and driving comfort.
Over time, the car engine may lose its power and acceleration may turn sluggish. You wonder why the car’s performance is deteriorating, especially on steep roads.
Challenges
What may have caused the fall in engine performance? How to restore it back to normalcy? Is the problem with the engine, with the catalytic converter, or with the spark plug?
Here are the causes and solutions.
- Problem: Dirt and debris can clog the air filter. This can decrease airflow to the engine, resulting in low combustion and output.
- Solution: Replace the air filter with a high-performance filter.
- Problem: A weak fuel pump will affect the engine’s fuel flow.
- Solution: You can rectify this by replacing it with a high-performance fuel pump.
- Problem: Clogged catalytic converters disrupt the exhaust flow. This in turn leads to loss of engine efficiency.
- Solution: Installing a high-flow catalytic converter is the solution.
- Problem: Engine tuning problems can lead to poor performance, reduced fuel efficiency, and potential engine damage.
- Solution: Reprogramming the Engine Control Unit (ECU) can enhance fuel injection, air-fuel ratio, and ignition timing. Tuning improves overall engine performance.
Changing the air filter, spark plug, fuel pump, and catalytic converter with high-performance components can help improve the engine’s power and performance.
Here are some upgrades usually done to improve your car’s performance.
Engine Upgrade
Regular tuning: Engine efficiency can be improved with regular tuning. It can help to improve the vehicle’s efficiency and overall performance.
Performance Exhaust System: Putting in a high-performance exhaust system makes the engine run more efficiently and make more power.
Cold Air Intake: Cold air intake installation can be done to increase horsepower and fuel efficiency.
Suspension and Handling
- Core of Suspension: Shocks and struts form the core of suspension. Replacing them with high-performance components leads to improvement in handling and riding comfort.
- Tyre Performance: Replacing old tyres with high-quality performance tyres can result in better road grip, braking, and handling.
- Sway Bar: Sway bars are high-performance suspension components that reduce body roll when cornering and negotiating road irregularities.
- Braking System: Brake performance can be improved by installing performance brake pads and rotors. Stopping distance and brake fading can be reduced.
- Stainless Steel Brake Lines: Stainless steel brake lines are better than rubber brake lines in terms of responsiveness when the brake is applied.
Transmission and Drivetrain
- Show-Throw Shift: Gear changes can become smooth and quicker with Show-Throw Shifter.
- Limited-Slip Differential: Traction and handling can be improved with the installation of a limited-slip differential.
Aerodynamics
- Aerodynamics Enhancement: Spoilers and splitters can improve the aerodynamics of the car by improving the downforce. It also provides stability at higher speeds.
- Underbody Panels: Installing underbody panels can reduce drag. It helps improve aerodynamic efficiency.
Weight Reduction
- Alloy Wheels Upgrade: Replacing conventional wheels with alloy wheels helps improve acceleration and handling. It can help reduce unsprung weight.
- Carbon Fibre Components: The weight of the car and fuel efficiency can be improved with carbon fibre components. Heavy body panels can cause an increase in fuel consumption.
Technology Upgrades
- ECU Remapping: Engine performance can be optimised with the engine control unit (ECU).
- Performance Monitoring Systems: These systems allow you to monitor the health and performance of your car.
For your requirements of car upgradation, book an appointment at Carcility, the car service and car repair centre in Dubai. Get offers and discounts announced from time to time and save on car maintenance costs with Carcility.
