Tuning the Honda range for performance and bhp
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Honda Tuning Tips and Modifications

Maximise your Honda's driving pleasure

Honda Car Tuning Tips And Advice. We Have A Wide Range Of Tuning Articles Covering All Models Of Honda From Small Engined Family Civics To Large Engine Hot Hatches And Executive Cars Like The Accord And Integra. Honda Introduced A Range Of High Perfoming And Well Balanced Engines In The Guise Of The Type R.

The Honda Engines Are Very Well Built And Can Tolerate Much Higher Speeds Than Most Other Makers. The VTEC Mechanism Has Never Failed Under Warantee And Provides 2 States Of Engine.

In Terms Of The Power Per 1000cc Ratio For NASP Engines Honda Win Hands Down Squeezing Nearly 100bhp Per 1000cc On More Engines Across Their Range Than Any Other Manufacturer. The Type-R Models Are The Perfect Hondas And Provide A Suitable Target For Your Tuning Project And Will Also Provide A Large Amount Of Compatible Performance Spares.

Following Our Tuning Tips You Will Avoid Many Of The Common Mistakes And Actually Achieve The Perfect Car Setup You Desire. Even The Well Tuned Civic Type R And Integra Type R Can Be Optimised Further And Benefit From Extra Power. We Have Frequent Discussions About Adding A Supercharger Or Turbo To The 1.8 And 2.0 Type R Engine In Our Forum As Owners Continually Strive For Even More Power (some People Are Never Happy)! Please Join The forum For Model Specific Questions And Answers And To Meet Other Friendly Honda Owners And See What Modifications They Have Done.

TorqueCars started providing Honda performance parts, car performance and car modification Tips and advice back in 2003 and have grown from strength to strength with a fast growing membership of all types of cars including many, Honda 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 Honda tuning and styling articles are continually updated so for the latest Honda performance parts,performance and modification advice, tips and pointers please check back regularly. We strongly recommend that you join our modified car forum and swap performance parts ideas with like minded Honda owners. If you have a Honda project underway we would love to hear about it, the Gallery section in the forum contains some interesting projects.

  • Selected Honda Stats
  • Accord Accord Saloon 2.2 Type-R 4d (AC+Alarm) - 2157 cc - 209 bhp - 215 Nm
  • Accord Accord Hatchback 2.0i Type-V 5d - 1997 cc - 144 bhp - 184 Nm
  • Civic Civic CoupĆ© 1.7 VTEC 2d - 1668 cc - 123 bhp - 153 Nm
  • Civic Civic Hatchback 1.7i CDTi SE 5d (16 inch Alloy) - 1686 cc - 98 bhp - 220 Nm
  • Accord Accord Tourer 2.4 i-VTEC Type S 5d (Navigation) - 2354 cc - 187 bhp - 223 Nm
  • Accord Accord Aerodeck 2.2i ES 5d - 2198 cc - 150 bhp - 198 Nm
  • Accord Accord Tourer 2.4i TYPE-S 5d (17 inch Alloy) - 2354 cc - 187 bhp - 223 Nm
  • Civic Civic CoupĆ© 1.6i Summer Special 2d - 1590 cc - 103 bhp - 142 Nm
  • Civic Civic Type-R 2.0i VTEC 3d (AC) - 1998 cc - 197 bhp - 196 Nm
  • Accord Accord Saloon 2.0 i-VTEC EX 4d Auto (18 in Alloy + Nav) - 1998 cc - 152 bhp - 190 Nm

Section:Honda

Integra Tuning

The integra was a fantastic car with plenty of tuning potential. The Type R was every bit the practical daily runaround and track car combined. We take a look at integra tuning tips. Read On

Latest Article in: Tuning

Gearboxes

Gearbox ratio selection can dramatically improve acceleration if matched carefully to your engines power bands. Read article...

>>> Diesels

Honda Diesel Tuning

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...


>>> Engine Mods

Honda 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...


>>> Forced Induction

Honda 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. Instead of peaking at 1.3 and dipping to 0.7 and only allowing full turbo flow at its its peak you can main Read article...


>>> Improve Handling

Honda Roll cages

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

Honda 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

Honda 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...


>>> Wheels & Tyres

Honda Alloy wheels

Alloy wheels and their impact on handling and performance. Wheel section improves handling, rotational weight and reduces wear. Read article...





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