Kia Tuning guide for more power and torque


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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.

Kia Has Been A Trusted Name In automobiles For Over thirty Years And Has Many Enthusiasts Around The Globe. If You’re Interested In Becoming One And Learning How To Tune It So It’s Perfect For You, Drop By One Of Your Local KIA Dealerships And Get Started Today.

TorqueCars started providing Kia performance parts, car tuning and car performance 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, Kia 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 Kia tuning and styling articles are continually updated so for the latest Kia performance parts,tuning and performance 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 Kia owners. If you have a Kia project underway we would love to hear about it, the Gallery section in the forum contains some interesting projects.

  • Selected Kia Stats
  • Cerato Cerato Hatchback 1.6 LX 5d - 1599 cc - 103 bhp - 143 Nm
  • Mentor Mentor Saloon 1.6L 4d Auto - 1594 cc - 100 bhp - 144 Nm
  • Mentor Mentor Saloon 1.6 LE 4d - 1598 cc - 79 bhp - -
  • Shuma Shuma II 1.6 L 5d - 1594 cc - 100 bhp - 144 Nm
  • Mentor Mentor Saloon 1.5 SX 4d - 1498 cc - 87 bhp - 135 Nm
  • Mentor Mentor Hatchback 1.5 SLX 5d - 1498 cc - 80 bhp - 120 Nm
  • Mentor Mentor Saloon Executive 4d - 1498 cc - 80 bhp - 120 Nm
  • Mentor Mentor Hatchback 1.5 GLX 5d Auto - 1498 cc - 80 bhp - 120 Nm
  • Mentor Mentor Saloon Executive 4d Auto - 1498 cc - 80 bhp - 120 Nm
  • Mentor Mentor Hatchback 1.5 Start 5d - 1498 cc - 80 bhp - 120 Nm

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Diesel remaps

Remapping a turbo diesel engine is one of the best value modifications around. You will often see a power increase in the order of 30% and get more Torque, BHP and better MPG. Read article...

>>> 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...

>>> Engine Mods

Kia Intake Valves

Larger intake valves allow more air into the engine. 16v conversions on 8v heads produce similar results. Getting a big valve conversion kit will improve the power of your engine. Read article...

>>> Forced Induction

Kia Screamer pipes, BOV's

Blow off valves, dump valves and screamer pipes and their effect on performance and the way they increase power. Read article...

>>> Improve Handling

Kia 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

Kia Sport Catalysts

The pros and cons of fitting a sports catalyst to your car. We also discuss running a decat and how this compares with a sports cat. Read article...

>>> Transmission

Kia 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

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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