Posted on May 16, 2008Gas costs got you down? Lift your spirits and MPG's with these tips!
Tips for squeezing more miles out of each tank of gas, which translates directly into money saved.
Power Programmer Articles
Posted on April 1, 2006Installing A Power Programmer Is So Easy, A Monkey Could Do It...Or Paris Hilton
Ah reality TV. Today we salute you for providing us with such nutritional entertainment as American Idol, Trading Spouses, and The Simple Life. On a recent episode of the “The Simple Life," Paris Hilton installed a power programmer, which makes me...
Posted on July 26, 2007Hype vs. Production: is the Hypertech Max Energy Programmer worth it?
The TV commercials, radio ads, and even magazine pages about Hypertech's new Max Energy programmer are coming at auto enthusiasts in waves. Among the claims of huge horsepower gains and other handy adjustments, there are also big promises of gas...
Posted on May 11, 2007Hop Up Your Ride with a little Flash and Strategy
The path to increased power and torque may not be as complicated as you think. Gone are the days of complex engine mods like aftermarket cams and heads that require big bucks and engine removal. These days, a little electronic tweaking goes a long...
Posted on May 9, 2007Rubbing rubes from the Rubicon with Jeep Power
The Rubicon Trail just east of Sacramento, CA is famous for its ability to eat 4-wheelers alive. Rigs of every manufacturer who dare to face this rocky mistress quickly find themselves up to their axles in trouble. One thing's for certain; the Jeep...
Posted on April 14, 2007Take your Diesel Rig from Mild to Wild the Electronic Way
This latest installment of The Misanthropic Mechanic finds our grumpy grease-monkey, Mike, just back from his big win at the Pomona Diesel Drags. And coincidentally, this week's question asks Mike what it takes to squeeze more power and torque from a...
Posted on March 31, 2007Grab a Superchip and Double Dip into Super Performance
A bowl of bean dip is nothing without a proper chip, and so it goes with your vehicle. Superchip performance chips are the simple solution to maximizing horsepower, torque and fuel mileage. Your vehicle will thank you for the tasty treat.
Posted on March 24, 2007For Diesel Performance, Trust Bully Dog to let the Ponies Out
When it comes to power and torque, the top of the food chain these days is the late-model diesel truck. Leaving the factory with over 300 horsepower and 600 ft/lbs of torque, this new breed of hot rod is a force to be reckoned with. And, this is...
Posted on March 22, 2007Edge Performance Transforms your Diesel Truck into a Modern Hot Rod
These days, diesel trucks are the undisputed kings of power. Having shed their smoky, work-a-day reputation, diesels have become the modern-day muscle car. Diesel drags are ripping-up tracks across the nation, the aftermarket has burst the...
