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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, car performance parts and car upgrades Tips and advice back in 2003 and have grown from strength to strength with a fast growing membership of all types of 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,performance parts and upgrades advice, tips and pointers please check back regularly. We strongly recommend that you join our Honda owners forum and swap performance 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 already contains some interesting projects.

  • Selected Honda Stats
  • Civic Civic Hatchback 1.4i 3d Auto (AC) - 1396 cc - 88 bhp - 127 Nm
  • Accord Accord Saloon 2.0iVTEC SE Ex Sport 4d Auto (SN) - 1997 cc - 144 bhp - 184 Nm
  • Civic Civic Hatchback 1.6i LS 5d Auto (95) - 1590 cc - 116 bhp - 143 Nm
  • Accord Accord Saloon 2.3i 4d (SR) - 2259 cc - 156 bhp - 206 Nm
  • Accord Accord CoupĆ© 2.0i LS 2d Auto - 1997 cc - 136 bhp - 184 Nm
  • Accord Accord Hatchback 1.8i VTEC S 5d (99) - 1850 cc - 134 bhp - 175 Nm
  • Accord Accord Tourer 2.0i VTEC SE 5d Auto - 1998 cc - 152 bhp - 190 Nm
  • Civic Civic Hatchback 1.4i Hawaii 3d - 1396 cc - 74 bhp - 102 Nm
  • Civic Civic Estate 1.6i VTEC SE Exec 5d - 1590 cc - 123 bhp - 144 Nm
  • Accord Accord Tourer 2.0 i-VTEC SE 5d Auto - 1998 cc - 152 bhp - 190 Nm

Section:Honda

Accord tuning

The Honda Accord can be dramatically tuned into a credible track day car. The Accord Type R gives some indication of what performance is available. Read On

Latest Article in: Tuning

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...

>>> Diesels

Honda 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

Honda Adding nitrous

Guide to Nitrous (NOS no2 nitrous oxide) set up and installation. Wet & dry kit, for sale add more power to your car and setting up the correct timing for Nitrous. Application in Drag racing street racing and track days. Read article...

>>> Forced Induction

Honda Superchargers

Superchargers give a substantial increase of power, but there are advantages and disadvantages. Adding a supercharger to a naturally aspirated engine NASP is preferred to adding a turbo. But there can be some drawbacks with superchargers. Read article...

>>> Improve Handling

Honda Suspension settings

Car suspension setup and suspension tuning guide. Bound, rebound camber toe and damper settings for a fast road setup. Lowering the car and avoiding rubbing tyres. Read article...

>>> Intake & Exhaust

Honda Exhaust wraps

Reduce under bonnet temperatures with an exhaust wrap or ceramic coating. Lower under bonnet temperatures mean your engine has more oxygen and can burn more effectively. Read article...

>>> Transmission

Honda 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...

>>> 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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