Truck Performance 101 - A Beginner's Guide

Today, the aftermarket gives truck owners performance options than ever. However, all performance products for trucks and gadgets can be a bit difficult to sort. What is needed for a specific performance of trucks depends on the type of truck, what you have and you use it.

What is productivity? Basically, it is a word used to describe speed, fuel economy and towing capacity. Performance is measured primarily in terms of power (HP) and torque.

Power, or HP, by definition, the power of the engine compared to horses. For example, a 100 hp car is as fast as 100 horses in one. Power is often the sign of the speed of the truck. Power does not mean that the car is quick from a standing start (see torque) but it is often cited by the speed reached by a given car. In addition, other factors such as weight and degree of impact on the final speed achieved. In more scientific terms, HP common measure for assessing the power of the engine. A force of 500 lb-ft. per second, which is essentially what is needed to lift 550 kg, one foot from the ground in exactly one second and the power needed to lift 33,000 pounds one foot from the ground in exactly one minute.

Torque refers to the ability of the wheelchair to generate lift. The couple is one of the most important factors to start the beginning of each station. This is the opportunity to send a car for the wheels, the power and turn them - moving the entire front of the car. Dictionary defines as "a moment of strength, a measure of force is the tendency to distort production and marketing through the axis ...". The most important thing to remember is that torque is what is the car running and it is very important in towing.

Principles, of course, the center of the engine. Think about how your engine big air pump. Breathing air through air intake and breathes in the exhaust. The engine breathes easier it will provide greater efficiency. stroke has received from the factory comes from the air intake and exhaust OEM. Modifying these two areas is relatively easy and can bring significant increases HP and torque. Another fundamental factors that affect the performance of the engine computer. OEM of your computer time with the cart is set to "safe mode" to protect the car against almost any driving errors ... as annotation. Although these parameters are intended to protect the trucks, can significantly impede performance. Adjust your car can greatly increase your HP and torque, while ensuring the safety of the engine. We examine each of these efficiencies three below.

Intake

air intake consists mainly of a car air filter. Stock air filters are made of folded paper. The problem with pleated paper is often a tendency to become clogged which greatly reduces air. Fragments of paper consumption, or sucked into the intake system create a hole for gritty contaminants to enter the engine. In addition, these filters must be changed frequently to maintain a basic level of performance. Aftermarket filters are made from cotton gauze or foam engineering. These filters, made by companies like K & N, AIRAID, Green Filter and True Flow significantly increase the flow of air through the filter. In addition, these filters defend against dirt at double the rate or more than their counterparts in the paper and most come with a lifetime warranty ... is a filter for the life of the vehicle. Installation of these filters is very simple ... just replace your air filter factory.

The second factor making the entry of air temperature of air entering the engine. Of course, the car works better in cold weather. This is because the air is denser and denser air allows combustion when mixed with fuel and ignited. combustion will result in more power to move the piston in the cylinder. Aftermarket companies ... Many of these same ... have developed systems called "cold air intakes, which operate at the air intake above the engine, which is normally very hot, up to a point outside the engine. This causes the air sucked into the engine is much lower than it would in a normal air filter. Cold air intakes require a little more skill, handyman, that replace the filter. However, they can be easily installed by anyone with basic tools.

Exhaust Systems

On the exhaust is the "exhaust" the engines of the lungs. More twists and turns in the exhaust, the less your vehicle can breathe. The exhaust systems of three basic elements ... silencers, exhaust pipes and muffler. The first two are the main ingredients that effect HP and torque. OEM factory exhausts are well made, but not to ensure maximum efficiency. alternative systems with companies like Magnaflow, Banks and Gibson are specially designed for each truck and are designed to maximize the vehicle. In addition to more power, these systems also provide an excellent "noise", which will enable others know that you have to abuse their trucks. I do not recommend the installation of the exhaust system if they are not true of the head and tools are ready for cutting and welding. Although most muffler shops do not have these products, you'll be happy to install them for you.

Computer chips and programmers

Your car is technically a computer, called the heads of tools such as Engine Control Unit (ECU). ECU, which controls the engine is very complicated. OEM program for them to meet the emission requirements, comply with EPA fuel economy and engine protection against fraud. The computer does this by controlling many aspects of driving instruction, but controls before ignition, fuel injection and ignition timing. As mentioned above, the ECU OEM set the default value of "ultra-safe" method of ensuring compliance with government policies and to protect the engine driving abuse. companies in the secondary market Hypertech, Edge, and Superchips manufacturer Unichips chips and software developers, which is taken in the ECU or programmers that will not affect the factory settings. System manufacturers of the product range of vehicles for different default settings for performance. The timer allows greater flexibility for manufacturers to be able to compensate for changes in cooling performance of other add-ons air kits and exhaust systems. These systems are relatively easy to install by someone who has some mechanical knowledge.

In conclusion, may be significantly increased by HP and speed to take only these fundamental changes in the truck. Some all-in-one kits can deliver up to 40% increase in overall performance. Finally, contrary to rumors, none of these products will void the warranty on the car. It is a federal law called "Magnuson Moss Warranty Act" that prevents automobile manufacturers from the cancellation of the guarantee with the addition of aftermarket products. Only a few high-performance products are available on the secondary market. I will cover the implementation of more advanced products such as compressors, in a subsequent article.