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Freeze frame from the movie Dazed & Confused via Internet Movie Cars Database<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\u00a0Even cars with average performance can easily be modified to substantially-increase their performance output. Car owners that want to have sports performance without sports car prices should take a look at some of these affordable modifications that can get their car performing great.<\/span>\r\n
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Photo by Steevven1 via Wikimedia Commons (creative commons)<\/span><\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n\r\nGet a Better Muffler<\/strong><\/span>\r\nMany sports cars have large mufflers that have plenty of room for air to escape. Some cars even come with several mufflers that give the car a sporty appearance and maximize exhaust output. While having a great air intake system is a great way to improve performance, cars still need a place where unused gasses can go. Getting a bigger exhaust system is a proven way to improve a car’s engine performance without needing to break your budget. Simply replacing an existing muffler with a large sports muffler can improve a car’s performance by as much as 10%.<\/span>\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n\"DIY<\/span>\r\n\r\nKeep Your Car Maintained<\/strong><\/span>\r\n Without proper maintenance, cars can quickly wear out and their performance can decline. By keeping a car maintained, vehicle owners can cut back car wear and ensure that their vehicles will be able to withstand the stress of high-performance driving. For sports performance, reduce the tire pressure and be sure to buy quality synthetic oil. Car owners can also purchase high-octane fuel to maximize their engine’s performance and minimize wear on the engine’s components.<\/span>\r\n\r\n
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Photo by Greg Gjerdingen on Flickr (creative commons)<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n\r\nPerformance Tires<\/strong><\/span>\r\n Sports tires have many features that can help a car get better traction on the road. Their wider design gives them more surface area that comes in contact with the road to maximize traction. Their lower profile also brings the car lower to the ground which helps it keep better traction around corners. These tires usually require car owners to buy new rims which can be another great way to get more out of your car. Alloy rims look great and have less weight to slow down the car. This means that it will handle better in tough high-performance road conditions.<\/span>\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n
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Photo by Christopher Ziemnowicz via Wikimedia Commons (public domain)<\/span><\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n\r\nAdd a Supercharger<\/strong><\/span>\r\n A supercharger increases the pressure of air going into the engine to help fuel burn better and get it out the exhaust faster. This can more than double an engine’s horsepower if properly implemented. With the addition of a supercharger, car owners will need to add performance belts that are designed to withstand speeds as fast as fifty thousand RPM. Generally, these systems are quite simple to install and instructions for installation can be found throughout the internet for most models.<\/span>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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