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Marcus Reid
Performance EditorMarcus has been building and breaking cars since his first turbo swap on a hand-me-down Civic in college. He covers performance modifications, tuning, and anything that makes a car faster. His current project is a 2019 Mustang GT with a Whipple supercharger that keeps finding new ways to empty his wallet.
54 articles · Covers: Performance, Customization
Articles by Marcus
Performance
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Brake Pad Selection for Street Cars That See Occasional Track Days — What Actually Matters
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Turbo vs. Supercharger in 2026 — A Decision Framework That's Not Just About Power
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Cooling System Upgrades Before Summer — Where the First Failure Actually Shows Up
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Intake and Exhaust Pairing 101 — Why Matching Matters More Than Either Alone
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Opening Tuning Season — What to Check Before Your First Dyno Day of 2026
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How to Read a Dyno Sheet Without Getting Fooled by Peak Numbers
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Bolt-On Exhaust Upgrades That Actually Change How Your Car Drives
Performance
2026 Ford Mustang Dark Horse SC: What the Supercharged V8 Means for Enthusiasts
Customization
OEM+ Interior Upgrades That Age Better Than Trendy Add-Ons
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Do Throttle Controllers Change Performance or Just Pedal Feel?
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Cold Air Intake, Cat-Back, or Tune: Which Upgrade Changes the Car Most?
Performance
Street-Friendly Brake Upgrades Before You Add Power
Customization
Seat Covers, Floor Mats, and Small Cabin Upgrades That Don't Feel Cheap
Customization
Cold-Weather Comfort Mods: Heated Accessories, Remote Start, and Cabin Prep
Customization
Winter Car Customization Ideas That Improve Comfort and Protection
Customization
Adventure-Ready SUV Upgrades That Still Work for School Runs and Commutes
Performance
Intake, Exhaust, or Tune? Choosing the Right First Power Mod
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AI in Car Customization: Useful Tools, Limits, and Better Planning
Customization
Car Mods You May Regret: Three Mistakes to Avoid
Customization
Customizing a Car on a Budget Without Wasting Money
Performance
Make Your Ride Green: Eco-friendly Customizations for Cars
Customization
Paint Protection Film vs Vinyl Wrap: When Each Option Makes Sense
Customization
Beginner Overlanding Mods That Won’t Ruin Everyday Comfort
Performance
Top 8 Modifications You Can Do to Your Truck
Performance
First Track-Day Prep for a Street Car: Safety, Fluids, and Brakes
Customization
Truck Bed and Cargo Upgrades for Fall Projects
Performance
Tires Before Tune: The Smartest First Upgrade for Grip and Braking
Customization
Daily-Driver Mods That Improve Looks Without Hurting Resale
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Enhance Your Car's Acceleration with These 6 Top Modifications
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Beginner Bolt-Ons: Which Performance Mods Deliver the Best Value First?
Performance
RearVision Smartphone-based Aftermarket Backup Camera
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Throttle Response Controllers: What They Change and What They Do Not
Performance
Featuring ECU Tuning Software Specialists OE Tuning
Customization
A Bright Pair of Nissan JUKEs Glow in Australia
Customization
60 Minutes Of 2014 SEMA Show Cars And Trucks
Customization
Lifted Trucks of the SEMA Show
Customization
Carbon Fiber Car Mods: Where They Help and Where They Are Just Style
Customization
8 Inexpensive Custom Truck Accessories
Customization
After Lifting Your Truck: Alignment, Tires, Brakes, and Daily-Driving Checks
Customization
Featuring Turner Motorsport in Amesbury, MA
Customization
Transform Your Ride Using LED Lights For Cars
Customization
Featuring Venom Motorsports from Grand Rapids, Michigan
Customization
Modified Porsche 911 Turbo by TuneRS Motorsports
Customization
Check out all the awesome goldRush Rally cars!
Customization
Check out our Bimmerfest 2015 Photos!
Customization
10 Custom Paint Job Ideas and How to Choose the Right Finish
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8 Ways To Increase Horsepower Now
Customization
What exactly are Riveted Body Kits?
Customization
What Is a Restomod? Classic Style With Modern Drivability
Customization
Three ways to quickly customize your car
Customization
What is backdating?
Performance
Maximizing your car's performance by optimizing as a system
Customization