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Alfa Romeo Tuning Tips and Modifications

Maximise your Alfa Romeos driving pleasure

Alfa Romeo car tuning tips and advice. Alfa Romeo really do make drivers cars. On paper the figures seem average but when you get behind the wheel you appreciate that you are driving a thorough sports car. With some sensible modifications you can take the on paper figures to new highs and improve on an already impressive range of cars. We have a wide range of tuning articles covering all models of Alfa Romeo from small engined family cars to large engine hot hatches and executive cars. Following our tuning tips you will avoid many of the common mistakes and actually achieve the car setup you desire. Please join the forum for model specific questions and answers and to meet other owners and see what modifications they have done.

Torquecars started providing Alfa Romeo tweaks, car modification and car performance parts Tips and advice back in 2004 and have grown from strength to strength with a fast growing membership of all types of Alfa Romeo owners. This year we are organising our first car show in Kent. Our Alfa Romeo tuning and Alfa Romeo styling articles are continually updated so for the latest Alfa Romeo tweaks,modification and performance parts advice, tips and pointers please check back regularly. Once again we recommend you join our Alfa Romeo owners forum and swap tweaks ideas with like minded Alfa Romeo owners.

  • Selected Alfa Romeo Stats
  • 156 156 Sportwagon 1.8 TS Lusso 5d (00) - 1747 cc - 144 bhp - 168 Nm
  • 156 156 Saloon 2.5 V6 24V Veloce 2 4d Q-Sys Auto - 2492 cc - 192 bhp - 218 Nm
  • 156 156 Saloon 1.8 TS Turismo 4d (01) - 1747 cc - 140 bhp - 163 Nm
  • 156 156 Saloon 2.0 TS Turismo 4d - 1970 cc - 150 bhp - 181 Nm
  • 156 156 Saloon 2.5 V6 24V Veloce 4d Q-Sys Auto (LT) - 2492 cc - 192 bhp - 218 Nm

Section:Alfa Romeo

The Alfa Romeo range

The Alfa Romeo range overview with some tuning tips for the popular models. We also cover classic alfa romeo tuning. Read On

Latest Article in: Tuning

Better spark

The spark plug sports coil and HT leads have a big impact on a cars performance. Maximising the efficiency of the spark will increase power. We examine the effect of a performance ignition system Read article...

>>> Alfa Romeo Tuning: Diesels

Alfa Romeo Diesel Tuning

Modern Turbo diesel engine can be very easily tuned to offer substantially more power and torque. In many cases the MPG will remain the same or better so it really is a win win tuning solution with a remap. Read article...


>>> Alfa Romeo Tuning: Engine Mods

Alfa Romeo Intake Valves

Larger intake valves allow more air into the engine. 16v conversions on 8v heads produce similar results. Read article...


>>> Alfa Romeo Tuning: Forced Induction

Alfa Romeo Turbo uprating

Uprating the turbo in your car is a great way to increase power. A different profile of turbine will drmatically reduce lag and increase peak power altering your whole Torque curve. Read article...


>>> Alfa Romeo Tuning: Improve Handling

Alfa Romeo Roll cages

A custom made roll cage will protect the driver and reduce flexing of the bodywork. Roll cage kits are custom made for each car and usually come with fitting instructions. Read article...


>>> Alfa Romeo Tuning: Intake & Exhaust

Alfa Romeo 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...


>>> Alfa Romeo Tuning: Transmission

Alfa Romeo Performance clutches

Power clutches and triple plate clutches. Clutch modifications. Avoiding judder and clutch selection guide for a fast street car or track day setup. Troubleshooting problems with a new clutch like slip and drag. Read article...


>>> Alfa Romeo Tuning: Wheels & Tyres

Alfa Romeo Performance tyres

Selection of performance tyres, tread patterns, softness and profile can have a big effect on performance. Read article...




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