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2008 News Review
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Boost controllers
A good boost controller adds an electronic brain to the valve that controls the flow through the turbo and allows much better control of the boost
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Basic engine mods
Engine Tuning, an overview of engine modification & tuning options to improve performance
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Car stickers
Stickers can give the quickest and cheapest transformation to your car
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Single wiper blade conversions from twin front wiper blades
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Caterham car tuning tips and advice. We have a wide range of tuning articles covering all models of Caterham from small classic Caterham to trackday setup race spec models. 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 Caterham performance parts, car mods and car tuning Tips and advice back in 2003 and have grown from strength to strength with a fast growing membership of all types of Caterham 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 Caterham tuning and styling articles are continually updated so for the latest Caterham performance parts,mods and tuning advice, tips and pointers please check back regularly. We strongly recommend that you join our Caterham owners forum and swap performance parts ideas with like minded Caterham owners. If you have a Caterham project underway we would love to hear about it, the Gallery section in the forum already contains some interesting projects.
- Selected Caterham Stats
- Super Super Seven 2.3 CSR 260 2d - 2261 cc - 260 bhp - 271 Nm
- Super Super Seven 1.8 R300 2d - 1796 cc - 160 bhp - - 130 l
- Super Super Seven 1.8 Roadsport XPwr. (140bhp) 2d - 1796 cc - 140 bhp - - 124 l
- Super Super Seven 1.8 Roadsport XPwr. (165bhp) 2d - 1796 cc - 165 bhp - 176 Nm
- Super Super Seven 1.8 Roadsport SV XPwr. (160bhp) 2d - 1796 cc - 165 bhp - - 130 l
- Super Super Seven 1.8 Roadsport XPwr. (160bhp) 2d - 1796 cc - 165 bhp - - 130 l
- Super Super Seven 2.3 CSR 200 2d - 2261 cc - 200 bhp - 224 Nm
- Super Super Seven 1.4 Classic 2d - 1396 cc - 105 bhp - - 95 lb
- Super Super Seven 1.4 Classic 2d (6 Speed) - 1396 cc - 105 bhp - - 95 lb
- Super Super Seven 1.8 Roadsport XPwr. (140bhp) 2d (6 Speed) - 1796 cc - 140 bhp - - 124 l
Latest Article in: Tuning

Sport Catalysts
The pros and cons of fitting a sports catalyst to your car. We also discuss running a decat and how this compares with a sports cat. 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
Caterham Porting and polishing
Porting and polishing an engine will increase the power gains available. Air flow will be improved through the head and power gains are achieved. Read article...
>>> Forced Induction
Things to look out for when adding a turbo to a non turbo car, some basic pointers. Like many modifications there is a lot more involved and if you are not careful adding a turbo can cause damage to your engine. Read article...
>>> Improve Handling
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...
>>> Intake & Exhaust
Fuel is an essential but choosing the right fuel is important especially in high performance engines with high compression engines and in turbo applications. A wide selection of fuel additives are available to assist the burning process. Read article...
>>> Transmission
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...
>>> Wheels & Tyres
Selection of performance tyres, tread patterns, softness and profile can have a big effect on performance. Read article...
- [ Basic engine mods ]
- [ Chip Tuning ]
- [ Sports exhausts ]
- [ Diesel remaps ]
- [ Safety Mods ]
- [ Diesel Tuning ]
- [ Exhaust wraps ]
- [ Sport Catalysts ]
- [ Adding nitrous ]
- [ Quick shift kits ]
- [ Induction Kits ]
- [ Suspension settings ]
- [ intercoolers ]
- [ Porting and polishing ]
- [ Intake Valves ]
- [ Cryogenic Treatments ]
- [ Water Injection ]
- [ Camshafts ]
- [ Better spark ]
- [ Slip diffs ]
- [ Superchargers ]
- [ Engine balancing ]
- [ Turbos ]
- [ Improving braking ]
- [ Screamer pipes, BOV's ]
- [ Adding a Turbo ]
- [ Performance tyres ]
- [ Engine Swaps ]
- [ Valve Springs ]
- [ Turbo uprating ]
- [ Fuel and additives ]
- [ Electric Water pumps ]
- [ Performance clutches ]
- [ Engine Knock ]
- [ Flywheel lightening ]
- [ Strut braces ]
- [ remapped ECU ]
- [ Boost controllers ]
- [ Weight reduction ]
- [ Engine rebore ]
- [ Spoilers & Wings ]
- [ Particulate filters ]
- [ Intake vents ]
- [ Fuelling ]
- [ Roll cages ]
- [ Suspension ]
- [ Tuning for MPG ]
- [ Gearboxes ]
- [ Forced Induction ]
- [ Alloy wheels ]
- [ Engine mods ]
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