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As more and more people are purchasing diesel-powered vehicles, more and more people are looking for ways to increase the power of their engines. There are many reasons for this. For some, they want to increase their engine’s efficiency so that they can travel greater distances with the same amount of fuel. For others, they want to enjoy the raw power that upgrades to their engine brings.

Whether you have the same reasons or not, upgrading your diesel engine’s performance is generally advantageous. If you want to find out how you can do it, here are several options you can go for:

1. Upgrade your air intake system

All cars need to draw in air from the outside for the engine to run. This is because oxygen is required to ignite the fuel that provides power to the engine. As such, you can significantly increase your engine's performance by upgrading its air intake system. This will promote better airflow to the engine as well as ensure that cooler air can enter.

Other benefits of having an air intake include improved fuel efficiency, which is always a plus! It is an investment that will pay itself off with money saved on fuel and add more horsepower to your diesel-powered vehicle.

2. Install turbochargers

A turbocharger, also known as a turbo, works by forcefully pumping air into the engine. While this sounds like a glorified air intake system, it works differently by pressurizing the air. You can expect up to ten times the normal airflow with this upgrade, depending on type of turbo you use. 

In any case, a turbocharger lets your engine use fuel at a much faster rate. This results in significantly higher power output, albeit for limited periods of time. As an added bonus, you get to enjoy the satisfying whistle sound once you engage the turbo.

3. Swap out your exhausts

While your exhausts will not necessarily directly add power to your car's engine, what it does is allow better airflow through the engine’s system. As you already know, better airflow in and out of the engine means more power. If you love the roar of powerful vehicles, this is an upgrade you must consider.

4. Upgrade your fuel injectors

With better fuel injectors, more fuel can travel to the engine to pump those pistons faster. This doesn’t mean, however, that you will be consuming much more fuel than normal. In fact, if you choose the right type, you might actually save on fuel.

Some of the newer fuel injector models are equipped with unique nozzles that spray fuel as a very fine mist. This allows the engine to work more efficiently to ignite the fuel. At the same time, less fuel is consumed in the process.

Conclusion

 Any of the upgrades here can drastically boost your car's overall performance and enhance your fuel economy, which is a win-win in any situation. You can even apply all these upgrades at once, making your vehicle perform better in many ways! 

Are you looking to upgrade the performance of your diesel engine? From turbochargers to custom tuning, US Diesel Parts can help you enjoy more horsepower out of your car. Reach out to us!