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Fuelling
Uprating the fuel system to avoid starvation and lean running. More power means that more fuel is required so we need to uprate the fuel system. Read article...
>>> Diesels articles
Particulate filters
Diesel engines have a mysterious item known as particulate filters. What does the particulate filter do and does it affect performance. Read article...
>>> Engine Mods articles
Chip Tuning
Chip Tuning involves replacing the main ECU chip containing the map or reflashing this chip with a remap. We look at chip tuning and what benefits and power gains are on offer. Read article...
Other articles in this section...
Basic engine mods - Read article...
Engine Knock - Read article...
Flywheel lightening - Read article...
Sports coils - Read article...
remapped ECU - Read article...
>>> Forced Induction articles
intercoolers
Improve the power of your turbo engine with an aftermarket intercooler. Uprating the intercooler can achieve power gains of 5 to 10%, we look at the pros and cons of fitting a larger intercooler to your car. Read article...
Other articles in this section...
Adding a Turbo - Read article...
Turbos - Read article...
Remote Turbo - Read article...
Turbo uprating - Read article...
Superchargers - Read article...
>>> Improve Handling articles
Suspension settings
Car suspension setup and suspension tuning guide. Bound, rebound camber toe and damper settings for a fast road setup. Lowering the car and avoiding rubbing tyres. Read article...
Other articles in this section...
Improving braking - Read article...
Strut braces - Read article...
Weight reduction - Read article...
Spoilers & Wings - Read article...
Roll cages - Read article...
>>> Intake & Exhaust articles
Sports exhausts
Choosing the best high performance exhaust system can improve the whole driving experience. It can increase the power available across the rev range, free up top end power and make an agressive or edgy roar as the loud pedal goes down. Read article...
Other articles in this section...
Fuelling - Read article...
Sport Catalysts - Read article...
Induction Kits - Read article...
Exhaust wraps - Read article...
Valve Springs - Read article...
>>> Transmission articles
Gearboxes
Gearbox ratio selection can dramatically improve acceleration if matched carefully to your engines power bands. Read article...
Other articles in this section...
Quick shift kits - Read article...
Slip diffs - Read article...
Performance clutches - Read article...
>>> Wheels & Tyres articles
Performance tyres
Selection of performance tyres, tread patterns, softness and profile can have a big effect on performance. Read article...
- [ Fuelling ]
- [ Improving braking ]
- [ Basic engine mods ]
- [ Sports exhausts ]
- [ Diesel remaps ]
- [ Sport Catalysts ]
- [ Engine Knock ]
- [ Adding a Turbo ]
- [ Quick shift kits ]
- [ Flywheel lightening ]
- [ Gearboxes ]
- [ Performance tyres ]
- [ Sports coils ]
- [ remapped ECU ]
- [ Tune a Car ]
- [ Diesel Tuning ]
- [ Alloy wheels ]
- [ Turbos ]
- [ Engine Swaps ]
- [ Camshafts ]
- [ Remote Turbo ]
- [ Porting and polishing ]
- [ Turbo uprating ]
- [ Induction Kits ]
- [ Chip Tuning ]
- [ Safety Mods ]
- [ Exhaust wraps ]
- [ Adding nitrous ]
- [ Suspension settings ]
- [ intercoolers ]
- [ Intake Valves ]
- [ Cryogenic Treatments ]
- [ Water Injection ]
- [ Better spark ]
- [ Slip diffs ]
- [ Superchargers ]
- [ Engine balancing ]
- [ Screamer pipes, BOV's ]
- [ Valve Springs ]
- [ Fuel and additives ]
- [ Electric Water pumps ]
- [ Performance clutches ]
- [ Strut braces ]
- [ Boost controllers ]
- [ Weight reduction ]
- [ Engine rebore ]
- [ Spoilers & Wings ]
- [ Particulate filters ]
- [ Intake vents ]
- [ Roll cages ]
- [ Suspension ]
- [ Tuning for MPG ]
- [ Forced Induction ]
- [ Engine mods ]
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