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Honda Tuning Tips and Modifications

Maximise your Hondas 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.

Following our tuning tips you will avoid many of the common mistakes and actually achieve the car setup you desire. Even the well tuned Civic Type R and Integra Type R can be tuned and benefit from extra power. We have frequent discussions about adding a supercharger or turbo to the 2.0 typre R engine in our forum as owners continually strive for even more power (some peopel are never happy)! 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 Honda modification, car performance parts and car tuning Tips and advice back in 2004 and have grown from strength to strength with a fast growing membership of all types of Honda owners. This year we are organising our first car show in Kent. Our Honda tuning and Honda styling articles are continually updated so for the latest Honda modification,performance parts and tuning advice, tips and pointers please check back regularly. Once again we recommend you join our Honda owners forum and swap modification ideas with like minded Honda owners.

  • Selected Honda Stats
  • Concerto Concerto Hatchback 1.6 EX 5d Auto - 1590 cc - 106 bhp - -
  • Accord Accord Saloon 2.0 i-VTEC EX 4d (Sat Nav + HFT) - 1998 cc - 152 bhp - -
  • Accord Accord Saloon 2.0i ES 4d Auto - 1997 cc - 144 bhp - 184 Nm
  • Civic Civic Hatchback 1.6i VTEC Sport 3d - 1590 cc - 108 bhp - 152 Nm
  • Civic Civic Hatchback 1.6i SE Sport 5d Auto - 1590 cc - 123 bhp - 144 Nm

Section:Honda

Prelude tuning

Tuning tips to help you maximise the performance of your Honda prelude. Read On

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...

>>> Honda Tuning: 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...

>>> Honda Tuning: Engine Mods

Honda 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...

>>> Honda Tuning: Forced Induction

Honda 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...

>>> Honda Tuning: Improve Handling

Honda Suspension

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

>>> Honda Tuning: Intake & Exhaust

Honda Intake vents

Adding some vents in the bonnet will reduce the intake temperature and help the intercooler so you will make more power. As cold air carries more oxygen you will be able to burn more fuel if the intake air vent supplies colder air. Read article...

>>> Honda Tuning: Transmission

Honda 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...

>>> Honda Tuning: 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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