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Most tunable car?
The debate will rage on, what is the most tunable car, Which car gives the biggest potential power gains
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Alloy wheels
Alloy wheels and their impact on handling and performance
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Porting and polishing
Porting and polishing an engine will increase the power gains available
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Body kits
Body kits although primarily cosmetic can dramatically alter the appearance of the car for the better
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Vents
Putting a vent in your bonnet is a simple DIY job
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MPG Calculator
A really handy MPG calculator that remembers your last 4 MPG results
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Power gain calculator
Calculating the power gains from various engine mods with our simple power gain calculator
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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 performance Tips and advice back in 2004 and have grown from strength to strength with a fast growing membership of all types of Ford owners. This year we are organising our first car show in Kent. Our Ford tuning and Ford styling articles are continually updated so for the latest Ford tweaks,tuning and performance advice, tips and pointers please check back regularly. Once again we recommend you join our Ford owners forum and swap tweaks ideas with like minded Ford owners.
- Selected Ford Stats
- Mondeo Mondeo Estate 2.0i LX 5d (96) - 1989 cc - 128 bhp - 180 Nm
- Scorpio Scorpio Saloon 2.0 16V Ultima 4d - 1998 cc - 134 bhp - 175 Nm
- Escort Escort Hatchback 1.6i LX Cat 3d - 1597 cc - 90 bhp - -
- Escort Escort Hatchback 1.3 Fresco II 3d - 1297 cc - 60 bhp - -
- Focus Focus Hatchback 2.0 Titanium 3d Auto - 1999 cc - 142 bhp - 185 Nm
Section:Ford
Fiesta Tuning
We look at the best tuning modifications and tuning tips for the Ford Fiesta. The Fiesta is one of Fords most popular and long running cars and will reward the sensible tuner. Read On
- [ Fiesta Tuning ]
- [ Escort Tuning ]
- [ Focus tuning ]
- [ Mustang Tuning ]
All Ford Articles
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...
>>> Ford Tuning: Diesels
Modern Turbo diesel engine can be very easily tuned to offer substantially more power and torque. In many cases the MPG will remain the same or better so it really is a win win tuning solution with a remap. Read article...
>>> Ford Tuning: Engine Mods
Guide to selecting the correct camshaft guide. Compare cam profiles and drawbacks like surging and rough tickover at low revs. Improve your useful power band with the right cam shaft. Read article...
>>> Ford Tuning: Forced Induction
Uprating the turbo in your car is a great way to increase power. A different profile of turbine will drmatically reduce lag and increase peak power altering your whole Torque curve. Read article...
>>> Ford Tuning: Improve Handling
Making the car go faster means you should also be able to brake faster. Adding uprated brake mods like vented and grooved brake discs and DOT 5 fluid will improve your stopping power. Read article...
>>> Ford Tuning: 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...
>>> Ford Tuning: Transmission
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...
>>> Ford Tuning: Wheels & Tyres
Selection of performance tyres, tread patterns, softness and profile can have a big effect on performance. Read article...
- [ Better spark ]
- [ remapped ECU ]
- [ Fuel and additives ]
- [ Superchargers ]
- [ Boost controllers ]
- [ Improving braking ]
- [ Weight reduction ]
- [ Basic engine mods ]
- [ Engine rebore ]
- [ Performance clutches ]
- [ Intake Valves ]
- [ Slip diffs ]
- [ Sports exhausts ]
- [ Performance tyres ]
- [ Engine balancing ]
- [ Strut braces ]
- [ Induction Kits ]
- [ Spoilers & Wings ]
- [ Porting and polishing ]
- [ Quick shift kits ]
- [ Particulate filters ]
- [ Intake vents ]
- [ Fuelling ]
- [ Roll cages ]
- [ Screamer pipes, BOV's ]
- [ Suspension ]
- [ Tuning for MPG ]
- [ Adding nitrous ]
- [ Gearboxes ]
- [ Suspension settings ]
- [ Camshafts ]
- [ Forced Induction ]
- [ intercoolers ]
- [ Adding a Turbo ]
- [ Alloy wheels ]
- [ Engine mods ]
- [ Diesel Tuning ]
- [ Engine Swaps ]
- [ Turbo uprating ]
- [ Flywheel lightening ]

