Humans are never contented. It is but natural for man to keep on wanting more, which explains how we got to live in such a luxurious world. Despite all the glitz and glamour, the material possessions and the money, however, our desires remain insatiable. It is probably because of the idea that having more means acquiring more power. Take car drivers, for instance. Car drivers purchase tons of aftermarket parts to enhance either the aesthetics or the performance of the vehicle. Some upgrade a compact car into a sports coupe by installing various car parts like spoilers, fender flares, and light alloy wheels. Although these can add to both the look and performance of the car, they do not spell much improvement in the car?s systems under the hood. They do not help at all in generating more power.
A knowledgeable driver knows that cold air intakes help boost engine power. While they are originally aftermarket parts, carmakers found a way to fit cold air intakes into production models, too. For Dodge?s well-loved compact car Caliber, the Dodge Caliber cold air intake is the perfect power generator. Under the hood, this shiny piece of metal tubing displays an element of aesthetic value for car enthusiasts. Even greater than this is how the Dodge Caliber cold air intake is able to increase engine horsepower. It works by cooling the air that circulates in the engine bay. Heat is one end product of the engine?s internal combustion operation. The Dodge Caliber cold air intake takes away this heat since it is not very useful anyway, oftentimes even ruining engine parts. By doing this, the Dodge Caliber cold air intake immediately contributes to the function of the car?s cooling system.
But the main magic that the Dodge Caliber cold air intake does is this: for every ten degrees that it takes off the air temperature, a minimum of one percent increase in horsepower is gained. One can only imagine how big the increase in power will be after installing the cold air intake. So before one decides to jazz up the car?s exteriors, the engine bay must be prioritized.
It is indeed true that man is never contented. The automotive industry greatly understands this, thus it has been continuously coming up with ways to meet the demands of the ever dynamic market. A proof of this: every car driver?s thirst for power is now answered.
Anthony Fontanelle is a 35-year-old automotive buff who grew up in the Windy City. He does freelance work for an automotive magazine when he is not busy customizing cars in his shop.