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Kia Tuning Tips and Modifications

Maximise your Kias driving pleasure

Kia car tuning tips and advice. We have a wide range of tuning articles covering all models of Kia from small engined family cars to large engine hot hatches and executive cars. 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 Kia styling, car tuning and car mods Tips and advice back in 2004 and have grown from strength to strength with a fast growing membership of all types of Kia owners. This year we are organising our first car show in Kent. Our Kia tuning and Kia styling articles are continually updated so for the latest Kia styling,tuning and mods advice, tips and pointers please check back regularly. Once again we recommend you join our Kia owners forum and swap styling ideas with like minded Kia owners.

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  • Cerato Cerato Hatchback 1.6 LX 5d - 1599 cc - 103 bhp - 143 Nm
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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...

>>> Kia Tuning: Diesels

Kia 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...

>>> Kia Tuning: Engine Mods

Kia Engine Swaps

A great way to dramatically increase the power of your car is with an engine swap. Our engine swap article offers some practical tips and things to look out for when doing an engine swap. Read article...

>>> Kia Tuning: Forced Induction

Kia intercoolers

Improve the power of your turbo engine with an aftermarket intercooler. Uprating the intercooler can achieve power gains of 5 to 10% Read article...

>>> Kia Tuning: Improve Handling

Kia Strut braces

How to fit a strut brace and the performance benefits of strut braces. A strut brace is an easy modification that can dramatically improve your cars handling. Read article...

>>> Kia Tuning: Intake & Exhaust

Kia Fuel and additives

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...

>>> Kia Tuning: Transmission

Kia 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...

>>> Kia Tuning: Wheels & Tyres

Kia 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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