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2008 News Review
We take a look at trends and developments over 2008
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Strut braces
How to fit a strut brace and the performance benefits of strut braces
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intercoolers
Improve the power of your turbo engine with an aftermarket intercooler
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Alloy wheels
Alloy wheels are one of the most popular styling options but there are a few pitfalls and points you need to look out for when choosing your rims
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Vents
Putting a vent in your bonnet is a simple DIY job
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Quarter mile calculator
Calculate your approximate best possible quarter miles time from BHP & weight
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MPG from km
Calculate your MPG from Kilometers for all those UK drivers with imported cars
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Bristol Tuning Tips and Modifications
Maximise your Bristols driving pleasure
Bristol car tuning tips and advice. We have a wide range of tuning articles covering all models of Bristol 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 Bristol performance parts, car tweaks and car modifications Tips and advice back in 2003 and have grown from strength to strength with a fast growing membership of all types of Bristol owners. We are currently one of the fastest growing car tuning clubs around and certainly one of the friendliest. In 2007 we organised our first full car show in Kent. Our Bristol tuning and styling articles are continually updated so for the latest Bristol performance parts,tweaks and modifications advice, tips and pointers please check back regularly. We strongly recommend that you join our Bristol owners forum and swap performance parts ideas with like minded Bristol owners. If you have a Bristol project underway we would love to hear about it, the Gallery section in the forum already contains some interesting projects.
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Intake Valves
Larger intake valves allow more air into the engine. 16v conversions on 8v heads produce similar results. Getting a big valve conversion kit will improve the power of your engine. Read article...
>>> Diesels
Remapping a turbo diesel engine is one of the best value modifications around. You will often see a power increase in the order of 30% and get more Torque, BHP and better MPG. Read article...
>>> Engine Mods
Larger intake valves allow more air into the engine. 16v conversions on 8v heads produce similar results. Getting a big valve conversion kit will improve the power of your engine. Read article...
>>> Forced Induction
We take a look at the turbo, how it has developed over the years and the pros and cons of turbo engines. Turbo engines produce far more power than an equivalent NASP engine and offer a good compromise between power and economy. It is the power we are most Read article...
>>> Improve Handling
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...
>>> Intake & Exhaust
Reduce under bonnet temperatures with an exhaust wrap or ceramic coating. Lower under bonnet temperatures mean your engine has more oxygen and can burn more effectively. Read article...
>>> Transmission
Gearbox ratio selection can dramatically improve acceleration if matched carefully to your engines power bands. Read article...
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- [ Adding nitrous ]
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- [ intercoolers ]
- [ Porting and polishing ]
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- [ Cryogenic Treatments ]
- [ Water Injection ]
- [ Camshafts ]
- [ Better spark ]
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- [ Engine balancing ]
- [ Turbos ]
- [ Improving braking ]
- [ Screamer pipes, BOV's ]
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- [ Strut braces ]
- [ remapped ECU ]
- [ Boost controllers ]
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- [ Intake vents ]
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- [ Tuning for MPG ]
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