Power Adders: Performance Products For Your Truck & SUV

Have you ever said, "That's okay, I don't need another 10 or 20 horses. I've already got more power than I'll ever use." Of course not! That's why we rounded up 25 of the newest and coolest accessories, from superchargers and turbo kits to cold-air intakes and computer programmers, to give your gas-powered truck more get up and go. Before adding any performance items to your truck, make sure they're legal in your state. Check out suggestions for improving diesel performance in our next issue.   |   hypertech HyperPAC performance Computer Hemi Hop-Up
Hypertech's HyperPAC performance computer lets you hop up your Hemi-powered Dodge Ram or Durango, or Jeep Grand Cherokee or Commander. The power tuning calibrations add up to 16 horsepower and 16 pound-feet of torque, plus the company's Dual Fuel technology delivers virtually the same power gains using regular gas, so you can save at the pump. The HyperPAC uses a touch screen where you can reprogram your truck's computer or clear diagnostic trouble codes and includes data acquisition and simulation programs. Hypertech; 901/382-8888. www.hypertech.com
  |   Unichip performance Computer Module From The Track To The Street
Unichip's performance computer module was originally developed to win races; now its multi-processor unit with an application-specific plug-and-play harness is made to provide real benefits on a street-driven truck. The PCM works on stock or modified vehicles to make maximum torque, give smoother performance, lengthen powertrain life, and provide equal or better gas mileage. And you don't need to reprogram or remove the existing factory electronics. PCMs are available for many GM, Dodge, Ford, Jeep, Nissan, and Toyota trucks and SUVs. Unichip; 866/864-2447. www.unichip.us
  |   Airaid 2007 Toyota Tundra Intake Tougher Tundra
Airaid now has an intake system for the 2007 Toyota Tundra's new 5.7 liter V 8. It features a computer-designed Cool Air Dam and breathes through a large washable, reusable urethane Airaid filter for maximum airflow, throttle response, and filtration--not to mention gains of up to 10 horsepower and 12 pound-feet of torque. Airaid; 888/876-8984. www.airaid.com
  |   Injen Power Flow Air Intake System Straight-Five Suction
Injen's Power Flow air-intake system for the 3.5 liter Chevy Colorado, GMC Canyon, and HUMMER H3 is said to add 18 horsepower and 16 pound-feet of torque. It was designed to maximize airflow while maintaining a safe air/fuel ratio, plus it includes a diamondplate heat shield. Injen Technology; 909/839-0706. www.injen.com
  |   magnuson magna Charger Supercharger Forced Induction
This Magnuson Magna Charger supercharger is for 2004 2006 Ford F 150s with the 5.4 liter three-valve V 8. It uses an air-to-water intercooler to enhance towing, driveability, and even fuel economy. Magnuson claims dyno-tested increases in excess of 140 horsepower and 140 pound-feet of torque. The kit comes with all components needed for installation. It also comes with a computer programmer that communicates with the factory ECU for proper calibration of the supercharger, optimizing transmission shift points, line pressures, and converter strategies for the automatic transmission. Magnuson Products; 805/642-8833. www.magnusonproducts.com
  |   K And N high Flow Intake System Inhale Deeply
K&N says its new high-flow intake system provides 12 more horsepower to the rear wheels of 2007 GM full-size SUVs. The system replaces the stock intake assembly, airbox, and air filter on 4.8 , 5.3 , or 6.2 liter GM V 8s. The cone-shaped K&N high-flow air filter increases capacity and never needs to be replaced and the metal intake tube is larger and straighter at the throttle body than the stock unit. K&N; 800/858-3333. www.knfilters.com
  |   trans Dapt throttle Body Spacer Gimme Some Space
According to Trans-Dapt, in recent dyno and real-world testing of a 2004 GMC 4.8-liter truck, the company's Torque-Curve Technology throttle body spacer showed an increase of 54.3 pound-feet of torque over stock. The spacer works on 1999-2007 Chevy/GMC pickups and SUVs with 4.8-, 5.3-, 6.0-, and 8.1-liter engines to improve passing power and hauling performance. Trans-Dapt Performance Products; 562/921-0404. www.tdperformance.com
  |   Roush intercooled RoushCharger Way Cool Setup
Roush's intercooled RoushCharger for 2004-2006 Ford F-150s with the 5.4-liter, three-valve modular engine provides gains of 145 horsepower and 135 pound-feet of torque at the flywheel. Main components include a Roush M112 Roots-style supercharger, an intake manifold, an air-to-water intercooler system, high-flow fuel injectors, and an induction system. The key to maximizing performance is the upgraded computer calibration that Roush will install on your truck's PCM. Roush Performance; 800/597-6874. www.roushperformance.com
  |   gale Banks OttoMind Programmer Think Again
Gale Banks' OttoMind Programmer is now available for late-model V 6 and V 8 Ford F-150s. The all-in-one tuner/scan tool optimizes spark timing and delivers quick merging and passing responsiveness, while improving top-end power and increasing horsepower and torque at the shift points. It displays several critical engine functions and can scan and clear vehicle trouble codes. It's upgradeable, too, so you don't have to worry about it getting out of date. Gale Banks Engineering; 866/775-3535. www.bankspower.com
  |   Turbonetics bolt On Turbo System Make That H3 Hum
Turbonetics' bolt-on turbo system for the 2005-2007 HUMMER H3 takes the truck's inline-five-cylinder from the stock 225 horsepower to 350 crankshaft horsepower at 8 psi of boost (on 94-octane fuel). It provides improved throttle response and acceleration, along with serious top-end power. The system includes a durable ceramic ball-bearing turbocharger with quick spool-up, intercooler, wastegate, bypass valve, and an ECU that reflashes your truck's engine management computer. Turbonetics; 805/581-0333. www.turboneticsinc.com
  |   ATI HO Intercooled ProCharger Ram It In
ATI's HO Intercooled ProCharger for the Dodge Hemi Ram produces 45 to 50 percent more power on a stock engine--on pump gas--with 6 psi of boost. The intercooled system offers a cool intake charge, which nets top-level power gains and superior engine longevity. The complete system comes with ATI's self-contained centrifugal supercharger, a three-core air-to-air intercooler system, and supplemental injectors. ATI ProCharger; 913/338-2886. www.procharger.com
  |   BamaChips Sexier Sixes
BamaChips custom tunes the SCT X-Calibrator to deliver an additional 17 horsepower and 15 pound-feet of torque to the rear wheels on 2005-2007 Ford Rangers and Explorers with the 4.0 liter V 6. For this custom tuning, BamaChips raises or removes rev and speed limiters, optimizes fuel curves, spark curves, and air/fuel ratios, and improves shift quality on automatic-equipped trucks. The company offers four tunes based on the grade of fuel available in your area: 87, 89 Performance, 91/93 Performance, and 91/93 Torque. The Torque tune focuses on the 1500-to-3500-rpm range and the Performance tunes targets top-end horsepower and throttle response from 3000 rpm up. BamaChips Custom Tuning; 205/302-0231. www.bamachips.com
  |   Ford Racing supercharger Kit Forced Air for Fords
Ford Racing's supercharger kit for 2005-2006 F 150s with the 5.4 liter three-valve V 8 is good for an increase of about 160 horsepower and 160 pound-feet of torque at the rear wheels. The kit, designed by Ford Racing and Whipple engineers, uses a Whipple twin-screw-style supercharger. It comes with everything you need, including a 95mm mass air meter--but the kit does void the factory powertrain warranty. Ford Racing Performance Parts; 800/367-3788. www.fordracingparts.com
  |   Explorer Express Six-Cylinder Supercharger
Explorer Express now offers an X-Charger supercharger for 2001 2007 Ford Rangers, Sport Tracs, and Explorers equipped with a 4.0 liter V 6. The system is good for more than 260 pound-feet of torque at 2000 rpm, lots of low-end and midrange power, plus good gas mileage. Each bolt-on kit includes an OEM-quality Eaton M62 Roots-style supercharger with an internal bypass valve, high-flow inlet and discharge manifolds, 30-pound Cobra fuel injectors, and an 80mm mass air flow sensor. You can get the system with or without an SCT X-Calibrator tuner and BamaChips custom tuning. Explorer Express; 888/397-5673. www.explorerexpress.com
  |   TRD cold Air Intake Getting Chilly
In testing on a 2006 V-6 Toyota Tacoma, TRD's cold-air intake produced an improvement of 15 horsepower and 25 pound-feet of torque. The intake fits 2005-2008 V 6 Tacomas, 2007 FJ Cruisers, and 2003-2007 V 6 4Runners. It features a four-inch-diameter roto-molded intake tube that transitions to three inches in diameter at the throttle body, maintaining critical flow characteristics at the MAF sensor. The intake also includes a three-angle 5.5- to 4.0 inch filter-flow adapter and a reusable high-flow/low-restriction air filter. TRD; 800/688-5912. www.trdusa.com
  |   snow Performance stage 2 Boost Cooler Cool Your Boost
Snow Performance's Stage-2 Boost Cooler is a water/methanol injection system designed specifically for supercharged and turbocharged trucks. Water cools the intake charge and combustion, as does methanol, which also acts like a high-octane fuel and adds more oxygen to the mix. The amount of water/methanol injected varies with boost and airflow to improve power and driveability throughout the rpm range. The system includes a 180psi high-pressure/high-volume pump and all parts necessary for installation. According to Snow, installing this system on a Magna Charger-equipped Chevrolet Silverado running on pump gas is good for a 70 horsepower gain. Snow Performance; 866/365-2762. www.snowperformance.net
  |   Granatelli fuego Flash Tuner Ready, Aim, Fire
Granatelli's Fuego flash tuner has 128MB of RAM (far more than other tuners) for faster programming, plus it adds a dyno-proven 15 to 35 horsepower at the rear wheels on 1999-2004 Ford Lightning/Harley-Davidson F 150s and 2004-2006 F Series trucks with 4.2-, 4.6-, 5.4-, and 6.8 liter V 8s. You can change ignition timing tables, fuel, idle rpm, top-speed limiters, rev limiters in any gear, transmission shift points, and cooling fan on/off temps. You can use it to recalibrate the speedometer for different gear ratios and tire sizes and scan and erase vehicle diagnostic trouble codes. Granatelli Motor Sports; 805/486-6644. www.granatellimotorsports.com
  |   Vortech centrifugal Supercharging System F-150 BOOST
Feeling power hungry? Vortech's centrifugal supercharging system for the 5.4 liter Ford F 150 ups the horsepower from 300 to 429 and increases torque from 365 to 473 pound-feet at the flywheel. The kit includes an integrated dual-pass air/water charge cooling system with a standalone pump, tank, and front-mount heat exchanger. Everything else you'll need is included, too--even a DiabloSport hand-held programmer. Vortech; 805/247-0226. www.vortechsuperchargers.com
  |   S And B Filters cool Air High Performance Intake Systems LET IT FLOW
S&B Filters' cool-air high-performance intake systems are said to improve airflow by nearly 55 percent when compared with the original induction system, flowing air at 309 cfm. Each intake system comes with all necessary hoses and clamps, plus the reusable air filter. While the unit pictured here is for 2004-2006 Ford F 150s with the 4.6 liter V 8, there also are applications for other Ford vehicles as well as for the Chevrolet Silverado, Tahoe, and Suburban, Cadillac Escalade, GMC Yukon and Sierra, Dodge Ram, Jeep Grand Cherokee, and more. S&B Filters; 800/358-2639. www.sbfilters.com
  |   Saleen Series VI Integrated Twin Screw Supercharger System Turn the Screws
Saleen's Series VI integrated twin-screw supercharger system was designed to fit all 2005-2007 Ford F 150s. It brings engine output up to 450 horsepower and 500 pound-feet of torque. The system includes a two-stage water-to-air intercooling system. The Saleen design integrates the intake manifold, blower housing/assembly, and one intercooler into a single unit that nestles between the cylinder heads, allowing for a much wider intake manifold. A second intercooler gets mounted in the airdam below the radiator. The supercharger also has an integrated bypass to reduce heat buildup at low speeds, when no boost is required. Saleen; 949/597-4900. www.saleen.com   |   GM Performance Parts Performance Air Intake Power and Shine
GM Performance Parts offers a Performance Air Intake for 2001-2007 Chevy Silverados and GMC Sierras. The free-breathing air filter doesn't require oil, which can interfere with computer sensors. Plus, the aluminum lid has a GM Performance Parts logo and is vapor metalcoated for durability. GM Performance Parts; 800/577-6888. www.gmperformanceparts.com
  |   Jet Power Flo Throttle Body Spacer Faster Flow
This Powr-Flo throttle-body spacer from JET is made for 2007 Chevrolet Silverado pickups and full-size GM SUVs with 4.8 , 5.3 , 6.0 , and 6.2 liter engines. The spacer's bore increases the velocity of the airflow into the intake manifold, which allows more air into the combustion chamber for a denser intake charge. The result: improved throttle response and power gains in the midrange and on the top end. The increased airflow improves fuel efficiency, too. JET Performance Products; 800/535-1161. www.jetchip.com
  |   SuperChips Flashpaq Handheld Programmer More Power in a Flash
This Flashpaq handheld programmer from Superchips covers all 1996-2007 Chevrolet/GMC gas-engine V-8 pickups and SUVs, plus 1996-2006 V-6 trucks. The Flashpaq features Superchips' TripleTune, offering gains of up to 40 horsepower and 42.8 pound-feet of torque. It reprograms a truck's PCM, adjusting the tune every 200 rpm from idle through wide-open throttle. The programmer can be used to calibrate the speedometer and automatic-trans shift points, if you've changed tire sizes or gear ratios, and can enhance shift firmness, change engine and vehicle speed limiters, tune electric cooling fan temperatures, and read, display, and clear diagnostic trouble codes. Superchips; 407/585-7000. www.superchips.com
  |   Edge Products Evolution Tuner Talkin' 'bout My Evolution
Edge Products' Evolution tuner for 1997-2007 Ford F-150s (plus some F-250s and full-size Ford and Lincoln SUVs) provides gains of up to 35 horsepower and 50 pound-feet of torque, while improving fuel economy and towing performance. It includes an in-cab display with a choice of custom pods that match the truck's interior. Choose from three different power levels. Edge Products; 888/360-3343. www.edgeproducts.com   |   Mopar Performance bolt On Intake System Chill Out
A steady flow of cold air will help a 5.7-liter Hemi-powered Dodge Ram make more power. Mopar Performance's bolt-on system provides noticeable horsepower and torque gains under a wide variety of atmospheric conditions. It's designed to draw cooler outside air through a directional cone filter, directly into the intake manifold. The kit includes all mounting hardware and a pre-oiled, washable/reusable filter. Mopar Performance; 888/528-4364. www.mopar.com