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Buying car parts is a great way to make your already good car even better. Automotive parts are like sprinkles are to ice cream, or cupcakes, or anything really. Automotive parts are the cherry on top that takes something great to the next level. And in today’s blog here at Shelton Used Cars in Woodlawn, we are going to talk about the automotive parts that will add the most fun to your vehicle! 

Looking for a great place to buy your next car or pick up some automotive parts? Check out Shelton Used Cars in Woodlawn today! 

Without a Tune

At Shelton Used Cars, we are going to split up our car parts into two categories: With and Without a Tune. Some automotive parts that you can simply slap on and enjoy. Others are a bit more complex than that and require your car to go in to get a tune to meet their full potential. Here are some examples of fun automotive parts that you can snap on and enjoy right away — no tune necessary.

Wheels and Rims

While wheels and rims won’t necessarily boost your car’s performance, they will definitely make it more fun. Wheels and rims help to achieve this fun-factor through aesthetics. The right pair of wheels can turn a boring sedan into a clean-looking machine that oozes swagger. Never underestimate the dramatic impact that the right set of wheels can make. Find tons of different options and styles here at Shelton Used Cars in Woodlawn.

Cold Air Intake

While the other automotive parts in this category may not provide any performance enhancements for your vehicle, a cold air intake certainly will. Cold air intakes help get more air into your engine and essential help it breathe better. And, as you may or may not know, cars burn oxygen to create the explosions that move your pistons and in turn make your car move. When your car can more easily breathe and get the oxygen it needs, it’s going to put out more power. While a cold air intake won’t give you a 50 horsepower boost, it certainly makes a noticeable difference. If you are looking to add some performance without breaking the bank, give a nice new cold air intake a try.

Lift and Lowering Kits

Depending on your car and your style preference, lifting or lowering your car may be just the automotive parts you are looking to add. If you drive a truck, Jeep, SUV, or even some types of cars, a lift can be a functional and stylish upgrade. A lift will help you add clearance to your vehicle if you plan on doing any off-roading or want to be the master of driving in bad weather. Be warned though, the higher you lift your vehicle, the more top-heavy you become. And top-heavy vehicles are much easier to roll. 

If you own any sort of sports car, performance car, or small truck, a lowering kit is a viable option as well. Lowering your vehicle makes it more aerodynamic and reduces the drag on your car at higher speeds. The less drag you have, the more effective your vehicle is going to be at propelling itself forward at high speeds. Lowering your car won’t make a massive impact on your drag and top speed, but every bit counts, right? Some people choose to lower their cars as a style choice as well. There’s something exciting and fun about a performance car that sits just millimeters off of the ground.

Looking to get your vehicle lifted or lowered? Check out our selection of automotive parts here at Shelton Used Cars in Woodlawn!

With a Tune

If you are looking for automotive parts that will have a significant performance boost for your vehicle, then you will have to get your car tuned. Tunes can sometimes cost you a pretty penny, but luckily, you only have to get it done once as long as you aren’t constantly swapping out parts. At Shelton Used Cars, we recommend getting all your parts that require your car to be tuned, installing them at the same time, then getting your car tuned. This way, your car only needs tuned one time rather than once for each part you add on. Without further ado, here are some of the most fun automotive parts upgrades that require a tune. 

Turbo

A turbocharger is essential a fan that is powered by your exhaust system. Except instead of cooling, this fan is designed to suck in more air for your engine through a process called forced induction. In a nutshell, this means that your engine is having more air shoved into it to burn. And, as we discussed earlier, your engine burns air. The more air it can burn to power itself, the faster you’ll go. 

Exhaust

The exhaust system is how your car’s engine gets rid of all it’s byproducts and waste. When you choose to upgrade your exhaust system, you are often creating more space for your engine’s waste to exit. By increasing your car’s ability to expel waste, it essentially helps your engine breathe better by un-restricting its lungs from exhaling. 

Injectors

Injectors are automotive parts that are simple and easy to understand. Bigger injectors put more fuel into your engine. More fuel means more power output from your engine, plain and simple. But, when you change the fuel to air ratio that your car’s computer is expecting, it confuses your car and in turn, the computer tries to compensate to correct for the extra air or fuel. This is why these upgrades require your vehicle to be tuned. It sets new expectations for your car’s computer based on the new automotive parts that it has bringing in more air, fuel, etc. 

Shelton Used Cars in Woodlawn

When you are looking for automotive parts to help make your vehicle more fun to drive, stop by Shelton Used Cars in Woodlawn. We have a wide selection of automotive parts to choose from and are happy to help you install them!