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2008 News Review
We take a look at trends and developments over 2008
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Performance tyres
Selection of performance tyres, tread patterns, softness and profile can have a big effect on performance
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Camshafts
Guide to selecting the correct camshaft guide
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car mats
Tailored car mats look great but there are some things you need to look out for
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Calculate your approximate best possible quarter miles time from BHP & weight
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MPG Calculator
A really handy MPG calculator that remembers your last 4 MPG results
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Ford Tuning Tips and Modifications
Maximise your Fords driving pleasure
Ford car tuning tips and advice. We have a wide range of tuning articles covering all models of Ford from small engined family cars to large engine hot hatches such at the Focus and Fiest ST and executive cars including the Sierra Cosworth and Mondeo V block engines. As a popular British maker the range of tuning parts for Ford models has grown quickly. The original XR2 and XR3 captured a market for an affordable performance car and Ford have managed to produce some innovative drivers cars like the Tigra, Probe and Cougar. 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 Ford tweaks, car tuning 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 Ford 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 Ford tuning and styling articles are continually updated so for the latest Ford tweaks,tuning and modifications advice, tips and pointers please check back regularly. We strongly recommend that you join our Ford owners forum and swap tweaks ideas with like minded Ford owners. If you have a Ford project underway we would love to hear about it, the Gallery section in the forum already contains some interesting projects.
- Selected Ford Stats
- Focus Focus Hatchback 1.8 Edge 5d - 1796 cc - 113 bhp - 160 Nm
- Mondeo Mondeo Hatchback 2.5 V6 Ghia 5d (AC+SR) - 2544 cc - 167 bhp - 220 Nm
- Escort Escort Hatchback 1.8TD 3d - 1753 cc - 90 bhp - -
- Sierra Sierra Sapphire 1.6 Fresco 4d - 1593 cc - 75 bhp - -
- Focus Focus Saloon 1.6 LX 4d (00) - 1596 cc - 98 bhp - 145 Nm
- Escort Escort Estate 1.1 Popular 3d - 1117 cc - 50 bhp - -
- Mondeo Mondeo Estate 1.8i Ultima 5d - 1796 cc - 115 bhp - -
- Escort Escort Hatchback 1.4 Ghia 5d - 1392 cc - 75 bhp - -
- Escort Escort Hatchback 1.6 LX 5d - 1597 cc - 90 bhp - -
- Focus Focus C-MAX 1.8 Zetec (125ps) 5d - 1798 cc - 123 bhp - 170 Nm
Section:Ford
KA tuning
Getting the most peformance with some KA tuning will only require a few modifications. Focus on raising the engines peak power with a cam and then sort out the handling. Read On
- [ KA tuning ]
- [ Escort Tuning ]
- [ Fiesta Tuning ]
- [ Scorpio Tuning ]
- [ Sierra Tuning ]
- [ Mondeo Tuning ]
- [ Granada Tuning ]
- [ Focus tuning ]
- [ Mustang Tuning ]
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Quick shift kits
A quick shift kit will really shorten your gearchange times. Quick shifters will make the car more enjoyable to drive. Read article...
>>> Diesels
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>>> Forced Induction
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>>> Improve Handling
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>>> Transmission
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- [ Chip Tuning ]
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