CAE Tools for Car Performance Modifications?

RevHead asks: "Although after-market performance modification of cars is a discipline which claims a significant following all over the world, most of the information available on the topic tends to be more of anecdotal nature. To add to this and the plethora of conflicting information out there, most of the tips and techniques tend to be of 'do it and see if it works' type of experimentation. I am interested in the simulation approach prior to actual experimentation to get a decent picture of what to expect during the experimentation phase, which IMHO should be safer and more cost-effective. Has anyone resorted to this approach (successfully) when it comes to engine modification, suspension design, aerodynamic performance and emission control? If so what software is available for these tasks? Which are the most popular/most effective? Does anyone know of any public-domain automotive engine models available for CAE applications such as Catia and ADAMS?"

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cae ain't crap in modding cars

[Anonymous Coward]

nerds should leave car modfications alone, this is nuts and bolts, throttle bodies, 4-barrel carbs. computer simulation and hot rod don't mix. you can try to bring it in but it won't work. add HP is all about the tried and true methods, getting 3"+ exhaust, drop in a big block, use a t-56 getrag tranny will shave seconds off of your quarter mile time. computer at best can only be used to measure analyze Dyno results. always take it to the track as the temperature and sea level effects real life performance.