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Car tuning - Advice for Modified performance Cars

It is possible to blow huge amounts of money on car tuning ruining it and ending up with a fuel drinking stodgy bone shaker that looks like a Christmas tree from last year. To discuss car tuning projects and ideas more fully you can join us in our fast growing forum where you are sure to meet like minded car enthusiasts.

This car tuning guide is intended to assist you in deciding which mods to do and gives a realistic opinion of what the car will end up like and gives a common sense guide on the pitfalls to avoid and common mistakes. Track cars are rebuilt each time they are raced and they are set up for optimum conditions on the flat surface of the track.

We have to tune our cars to work for a whole year without a service. We run over potholes and speed bumps and contend with a variety of weather conditions and loads. With this in mind we need to target practical tuning mods that will cope with everyday driving and maintain reliability but also help you to get the maximum enjoyment from your car.

Latest Article in: Tuning

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...

Other articles in this section...

Diesel remaps - Read article...

Diesel Tuning - 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...

Other articles in this section...

Alloy wheels - Read article...






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