{"id":119029,"date":"2024-10-02T23:54:37","date_gmt":"2024-10-03T06:54:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogv2prod.wpenginepowered.com\/blog\/?p=119029"},"modified":"2024-12-10T23:01:20","modified_gmt":"2024-12-11T07:01:20","slug":"must-have-upgrades-inspired-by-fast-furious-cars","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/must-have-upgrades-inspired-by-fast-furious-cars\/","title":{"rendered":"Must-Have Upgrades Inspired by &#8220;Fast &amp; Furious&#8221; Cars"},"content":{"rendered":"<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body><span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 4<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span><style>.kadence-column119029_38f858-5f > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column119029_38f858-5f > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column119029_38f858-5f > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column119029_38f858-5f > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column119029_38f858-5f > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column119029_38f858-5f > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column119029_38f858-5f{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column119029_38f858-5f > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column119029_38f858-5f > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column119029_38f858-5f inner-column-1 qk-look-widget\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-row ultp-block-9d2f81  qk-main-wrap\"><div class=\"ultp-row-wrapper\"><div class=\"ultp-row-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-column ultp-block-5846df\"><div class=\"ultp-column-wrapper\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading119029_02c5c1-1d, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading119029_02c5c1-1d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading119029_02c5c1-1d\"]{text-align:center;font-size:20px;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading119029_02c5c1-1d mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading119029_02c5c1-1d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading119029_02c5c1-1d\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-family:Inter;font-weight:500;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading119029_02c5c1-1d img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading119029_02c5c1-1d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading119029_02c5c1-1d\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"kt-adv-heading119029_02c5c1-1d summary-title wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading119029_02c5c1-1d\"><span>Summary<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Installing a cold air intake system, turbocharger, or supercharger can greatly improve your vehicle&rsquo;s overall performance.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For a &ldquo;Fast and Furious&rdquo; look, you can get racing car seats, decals, and a spoiler for your car.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>An audio amplifier and strip lights are great accessories that can turn your daily driver into a &ldquo;Fast and Furious&rdquo; replica.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>All over the world, fans of the &ldquo;Fast and Furious&rdquo; franchise have spent thousands of dollars just to build a replica inspired by the film series&rsquo; iconic cars. Live your &ldquo;The Fast and the Furious&rdquo; dreams by turning your daily driver into a powerful race car with these upgrades inspired by the franchise:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cold Air Intake System<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Did you know Brian&rsquo;s Mitsubishi Eclipse was actually a modded Chrysler 420A? It was fitted with a bored-out throttle body, a Hotshot header, and a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/cold-air-intake\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"cold air intake system\">cold air intake system<\/a> that you can cop for yourself. Cold air intake replaces hot air in the engine with colder, denser air. This can increase horsepower, improve acceleration, and provide better mileage, making you one step closer to replicating a &ldquo;Fast and Furious&rdquo; favorite: Brian&rsquo;s car.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Just make sure to abide by the emissions rules where you live, or you can end up paying hefty fines for modifying the engine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Our Top Picks:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/cold-air-intake\/k-and-n\/k33572569\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"K&amp;N Cold Air Intake\">K&amp;N Cold Air Intake<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/cold-air-intake\/afe\/taktr4304p\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"aFe TR-4304P Takeda Retain Stage 2 Cold Air Intake\">aFe TR-4304P Takeda Retain Stage 2 Cold Air Intake<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/cold-air-intake\/injen\/i24pf9015wb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Injen PF9015WB PF Series Cold Air Intake\">Injen PF9015WB PF Series Cold Air Intake<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Just make sure to abide by the emissions rules where you live, as you can pay hefty fines for modifying your car&rsquo;s engine.<\/p>\n<cite>&ndash;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/author\/anthonyharlin\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Anthony Harlin, ASE Certified Master Automobile Technician\">Anthony Harlin, ASE Certified Master Automobile Technician<\/a><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Turbocharger<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/a1-cardone-turbocharger-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"a1 cardone turbocharger product shot\" class=\"wp-image-119606\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/a1-cardone-turbocharger-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/a1-cardone-turbocharger-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/a1-cardone-turbocharger-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/a1-cardone-turbocharger-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/a1-cardone-turbocharger-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/a1-cardone-turbocharger-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/a1-cardone-turbocharger.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A turbocharger injects additional air into the combustion chamber, allowing your engine to produce more horsepower and feel like a &ldquo;Fast and the Furious&rdquo; car.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Dom Toretto fans, you can replicate his famous red Mazda RX-7 by giving your car a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/turbocharger\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"turbocharger\">turbocharger<\/a> upgrade. A turbocharger injects additional air into the combustion chamber, allowing your engine to produce more horsepower and feel like a &ldquo;Fast and the Furious&rdquo; car.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Our Top Picks:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/turbocharger\/replacement\/reps290104\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Replacement New Turbocharger\">Replacement New Turbocharger<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/turbocharger\/a1-cardone\/a12t855\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"A1 Cardone 2T-855 Remanufactured Reman Series Turbocharger\">A1 Cardone 2T-855 Remanufactured Reman Series Turbocharger<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/turbocharger\/gpd\/gpd2511537\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"GPD 2511537 Turbocharger\">GPD 2511537 Turbocharger<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Supercharger Kit<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Johnny Tran&rsquo;s black Honda S2000 is all about power, thanks to a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/supercharger-kit\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"supercharger\">supercharger<\/a> under the hood. A supercharger compresses air and forces it into the engine, significantly improving power. It&rsquo;s a great performance upgrade for your daily driver, assuming it&rsquo;ll fit in your car. Make sure to double-check your engine&rsquo;s size, displacement, and design to see if a supercharger can fit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Our Top Picks:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/supercharger-kit\/genuinexl\/gxllr088513\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"GenuineXL LR088513 Genuine Land Rover Supercharger Kit\">GenuineXL LR088513 Genuine Land Rover Supercharger Kit<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/supercharger-kit\/mopar\/mop68190237ab\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Mopar 68190237AB Supercharger Kit\">Mopar 68190237AB Supercharger Kit<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Suspension Kit<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Any race car in the making will need an upgraded <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/suspension-kit\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"suspension\">suspension<\/a> to keep up with a new and improved engine. High-quality strut bars, sway bars, and shock absorbers will ensure a comfortable and stable ride even when you hit the gas pedal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Our Top Picks:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/suspension-kit\/truedrive\/kit-031716-05\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"TrueDrive 13-Piece Kit Front, Driver and Passenger Side Suspension\">TrueDrive 13-Piece Kit Front, Driver and Passenger Side Suspension<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/suspension-kit\/bilstein\/bil47310872\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Bilstein 47-310872 Suspension Kit\">Bilstein 47-310872 Suspension Kit<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/suspension-kit\/koni\/k3411251116\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Koni 1125 1116 Suspension Kit\">Koni 1125 1116 Suspension Kit<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Wheel and Tire Packages<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Switch to performance <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/wheel-and-tire-package\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"tires\">tires<\/a>, and feel the difference the next time you go for a drive. High-quality performance tires with bigger treads and more rubber will improve your car&rsquo;s grip, allowing your vehicle to go faster.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Our Top Picks:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/wheel-and-tire-package\/dorman\/rb926023\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Dorman 926-023 Wheel and Tire Package\">Dorman 926-023 Wheel and Tire Package<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/wheel-and-tire-package\/dorman\/rb926021\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Dorman 926-021 Wheel and Tire Package\">Dorman 926-021 Wheel and Tire Package<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Car Seats<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Upgrade your car interior with some fancy <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/seat\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"car seats\">car seats<\/a> to complete the look. Most racing cars have seats made from lightweight polystyrene material with a backrest and padded insole. Whichever design you get, make sure it fits your vehicle&rsquo;s body size and provides enough comfort and support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Our Top Picks:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/seat\/rugged-ridge\/13402.15\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Rugged Ridge 13402.15 Reclining Factory Style\">Rugged Ridge 13402.15 Reclining Factory Style<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/seat\/bestop\/d343943837\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Bestop 39438-37 Trailmax II Sport Front Seat\">Bestop 39438-37 Trailmax II Sport Front Seat<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Decals<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Brian&rsquo;s Toyota Supra is iconic for many reasons, and that includes the famous gladiator <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/decal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"decal\">decal<\/a> running along its orange body. You can choose from several &ldquo;Fast and Furious&rdquo;-inspired decals online, or you can let your personality shine and get one custom-made.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Our Top Picks:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/decal\/genuinexl\/gxl91155932100\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"GenuineXL 911-559-321-00 Porsche Stone Guard Decal\">GenuineXL 911-559-321-00 Porsche Stone Guard Decal<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/decal\/german\/908s5710108\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"German Stone Guard Decal on Quarter Panel\">German Stone Guard Decal on Quarter Panel<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Spoiler<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/replacement-spoiler-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"replacement spoiler product shot\" class=\"wp-image-119607\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/replacement-spoiler-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/replacement-spoiler-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/replacement-spoiler-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/replacement-spoiler-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/replacement-spoiler-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/replacement-spoiler-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/replacement-spoiler.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Spoilers increase a vehicle&rsquo;s grip on the road, which is especially useful when you&rsquo;re hitting high speeds on a track.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Give your daily driver that race car look by installing a front or rear <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/spoiler\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"spoiler\">spoiler<\/a>. Spoilers increase a vehicle&rsquo;s grip on the road, which is especially useful when you&rsquo;re hitting high speeds on a track. They force your tires down onto the pavement while giving you that classic sports car look.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Our Top Picks:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/spoiler\/replacement\/t611118\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Replacement Rear Spoiler, 4 Cyl., 1.8L Engine\">Replacement Rear Spoiler, 4 Cyl., 1.8L Engine<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/spoiler\/replacement\/h611131\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Replacement Rear Spoiler, Coupe, 4 Cyl., 1.7L Engine\">Replacement Rear Spoiler, Coupe, 4 Cyl., 1.7L Engine<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Audio Amplifier<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Any &ldquo;Fast and the Furious&rdquo; car will need a sick sound system, so why not invest in a high-quality <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/car-audio-amplifier\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"audio amplifier\">audio amplifier<\/a>? Audio amplifiers improve sound quality and volume by increasing existing sound signals. By installing one in your vehicle, you can enjoy your music even amidst the loud roaring of your engine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Our Top Picks:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/car-audio-amplifier\/ac-delco\/ac25994310\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"AC Delco 25994310 GM Original Equipment Series Car Audio Amplifier\">AC Delco 25994310 GM Original Equipment Series Car Audio Amplifier<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/car-audio-amplifier\/retrosound\/resquadraphonic\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"RetroSound Quadraphonic Car Audio Amplifier\">RetroSound Quadraphonic Car Audio Amplifier<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Strip Lights<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Looking for a simple yet affordable way of getting that flashy sports car look? <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/strip-light\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Strip lights\">Strip lights<\/a> might just be what you&rsquo;re looking for. 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