Datsun Tuning advice and performance tips

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Datsun Tuning Tips and Modifications

Maximise your Datsuns driving pleasure

Datsun car tuning tips and advice. We have a wide range of tuning articles covering all models of Datsun 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 Datsun upgrades, car performance parts 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 Datsun 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 Datsun tuning and styling articles are continually updated so for the latest Datsun upgrades,performance parts and tuning advice, tips and pointers please check back regularly. We strongly recommend that you join our Datsun owners forum and swap upgrades ideas with like minded Datsun owners. If you have a Datsun project underway we would love to hear about it, the Gallery section in the forum already contains some interesting projects.

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Latest Article in: Tuning

Cryogenic Treatments

We take a look at the performance benefits of cryogenic engine treatments. Extreme cooling and heating of the block reduces friction and raises strength. Read article...

>>> Diesels

Datsun 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...


>>> Engine Mods

Datsun 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

Datsun Forced Induction

Comparing the effect of Turbo's and Superchargers. Turbos give a powerful kick and supercharges are more progressive in power delivery. Read article...


>>> Improve Handling

Datsun Suspension

Car suspension setup and suspension tuning guide. Lowering the car and avoiding rubbing tyres and other problems. Read article...


>>> Intake & Exhaust

Datsun 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...


>>> Transmission

Datsun 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...


>>> Wheels & Tyres

Datsun Performance tyres

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





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