- Cold Air Intake – Upgrading your car’s cold air intake can significantly increase its performance by adding additional airflow to the engine. Popular brands are K&N or AEM, which both provide a variety of options for your specific make and model.
- Performance Exhaust System – An overhaul to your car’s exhaust system could boost horsepower and reduce backpressure, and there are different options to choose from depending on the sound you prefer. There are even some “toggled” options that allow you to switch louder exhaust on and off.
- ECU – Usually in the form of a computer and an additional tech installation, the engine control unit, or ECU, allows you to optimize your car’s performance via manual controls. It can also provide real-time data analytics of your car’s performance, allowing you to tune your controls to increase speed and efficiency.
- Aftermarket wheels/tires – One of the most common car mods (and easiest to install) are an aftermarket set of wheels or tires. These mods can increase performance on difficult terrain, or can just give your car a new look. Raceline Wheels and Discount Tire are popular online choices.
- Interior Lights – A new set of interior lights or LED strips can give you an entirely new driving experience. These are also one of the cheaper car mods on this list, giving you an affordable way to pimp out your ride. Check these out on Amazon to learn more.
- LED Headlight conversion – This is one of the most useful mods on the list, one that offers both style and functionality. Installing LED headlights into your car will improve night driving tenfold, but also just generally illuminate things in the dusk and dawn hours.
