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Daihatsu Tuning Tips and Modifications

Maximise your Daihatsus driving pleasure

Daihatsu car tuning tips and advice. We have a wide range of tuning articles covering all models of Daihatsu 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 Daihatsu upgrades, car tuning and car modification Tips and advice back in 2004 and have grown from strength to strength with a fast growing membership of all types of Daihatsu owners. This year we are organising our first car show in Kent. Our Daihatsu tuning and Daihatsu styling articles are continually updated so for the latest Daihatsu upgrades,tuning and modification advice, tips and pointers please check back regularly. Once again we recommend you join our Daihatsu owners forum and swap upgrades ideas with like minded Daihatsu owners.

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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...

>>> Daihatsu Tuning: Diesels

Daihatsu 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...

>>> Daihatsu Tuning: Engine Mods

Daihatsu Engine mods

Engine tuning tips and strategies for different size engines. The approach to tuning a 1.1 litre engine is different to that for a large v8 or turbocharged engine. Strategies for tuning projects. Read article...

>>> Daihatsu Tuning: Forced Induction

Daihatsu Adding a Turbo

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...

>>> Daihatsu Tuning: Improve Handling

Daihatsu Weight reduction

Weight reduction, increase performance and improve handling by reducing the weight of the car. A guide to carbon fibre body panels and other methods to cut down the weight in a car. Read article...

>>> Daihatsu Tuning: Intake & Exhaust

Daihatsu Intake vents

Adding some vents in the bonnet will reduce the intake temperature and help the intercooler so you will make more power. As cold air carries more oxygen you will be able to burn more fuel if the intake air vent supplies colder air. Read article...

>>> Daihatsu Tuning: Transmission

Daihatsu Slip diffs

Upgrading the limited Slip diff LSD in a car can improve its handling in corners and the wet. Uprated LSD is often overlooked when it comes to tuning but can really reduce your track times. Read article...

>>> Daihatsu Tuning: Wheels & Tyres

Daihatsu Performance tyres

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




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