Choose
the right performance upgrade for your vehicle.
Times
have changed. In years gone by, not so very long
ago, if you had a bakkie it was to carry a load
and your saloon was the family transport. Those
few who ran a 4x4 as well, used it for high days
and holidays into the bush. Of these, only the
family saloon was able to drive in relative comfort
and at moderate speeds.
Today
things are different: A single vehicle is expected
to do all these tasks, and more: One vehicle to
take the kids to school, then off to a business
lunch and on the weekend to tow a ski-boat for
two hours at 120 kph and then pull it out of a
steep, muddy slipway.
We get so much more
out of our vehicles these days and in doing so more
power, torque and better economy is not just a desire,
it has become a necessity.
How
easy is it for the vehicle owner to choose a tuner?
Not easy at all! Tuning experts all over the country
each have their own theory of what more power
is all about. Combining this with an already complex
subject often leaves the vehicle owner confused
and ultimately uninformed. SAC has enhanced the
performance of tens of thousands of vehicles and
has a superb track record of success.
A
few factors that should influence your decision.
Automatic versus manual vehicles
Do you tow?
A slow driver or a fast one?
A conservative driver or a hard driver?
A outdoors person?
Fuel consumption junky or don’t
really care?
I
want more power - Usually this is because
you want to have the ability to accelerate quicker
and drive faster. The possible consequential increase
in fuel consumption is of little importance. Also
you would be aware of your vehicle’s power
curve and would be happy to adjust your driving
style accordingly.
I
need more power - This is often the case
when a vehicle has been accessorised and or gets
well loaded and it struggles to maintain an acceptable
cruising speed or battles to pass slower traffic.
Towing a heavy trailer also falls into this category.
Very often drivers who fall into this category
only want to achieve what a friend’s vehicle
can do, all be it with a different vehicle. There
are many factors to watch out for.
I
want better fuel consumption - This conservative
approach does not really fit well with someone
who wants or needs more power. Generally, if you
need more power, more fuel is going to be consumed
in achieving it.
* All
Test Figures displayed on this website were obtained at Highveld altitude.
These figures may differ from vehicle to vehicle.
The power figures have been corrected back to flywheel power.
* All
manufacturer's names, numbers, symbols & descriptions are for reference
purposes only.
It is not implied that any part, conversion or modification is the product
of these manufacturers.
Steves Auto Clinic are South Africa's leading performance tuners for motorcars, 4x4s, SUVs & bakkies
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