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Most tunable car?
The debate will rage on, what is the most tunable car, Which car gives the biggest potential power gains
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Engine balancing
Engine balancing increases performance, allows higher engine speeds and reliability
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Flywheel lightening
Lightening the flywheel can make a large difference in the way the car engine responds and revs although there are drawbacks and compromises to take into account
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Alloy wheels
Alloy wheels are one of the most popular styling options but there are a few pitfalls and points you need to look out for when choosing your rims
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Engine dress up kits
Engine dress up kits - make your engine more visually impressive
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MPG Calculator
A really handy MPG calculator that remembers your last 4 MPG results
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l per 100km
Calculate your Litres per 100kms
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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 upgrades, car performance and car tweaks 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 upgrades,performance and tweaks advice, tips and pointers please check back regularly. Once again we recommend you join our Kia owners forum and swap upgrades ideas with like minded Kia owners.
- Selected Kia Stats
- Mentor Mentor Hatchback 1.5 Executive SE 5d - 1498 cc - 80 bhp - 120 Nm
- Shuma Shuma II 1.8 LX 5d - 1793 cc - 113 bhp - 157 Nm
- Cerato Cerato Hatchback 1.6 LX 5d - 1599 cc - 103 bhp - 143 Nm
- Mentor Mentor Saloon Executive 4d Auto - 1498 cc - 80 bhp - 120 Nm
- Cerato Cerato Saloon 2.0 SE 4d - 1975 cc - 141 bhp - 186 Nm
Latest Article in: Tuning

remapped ECU
Remapped ECU or sports computer tuning are an excellent way of adding power to the car. The characteristics of the engine can be completely revised and more power released over the conservative factory tuning map. Read article...
>>> Kia Tuning: Diesels
Diesel engines have a mysterious item known as particulate filters. What does the particulate filter do and does it affect performance. Read article...
>>> Kia Tuning: Engine Mods
Engine tuning tips to get improved MPG. More MPG and a more efficient engine tuning mods. Read article...
>>> Kia Tuning: Forced Induction
Uprating the turbo in your car is a great way to increase power. A different profile of turbine will drmatically reduce lag and increase peak power altering your whole Torque curve. Read article...
>>> Kia Tuning: Improve Handling
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
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...
>>> Kia Tuning: Transmission
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...
>>> Kia Tuning: Wheels & Tyres
Alloy wheels and their impact on handling and performance. Wheel section improves handling, rotational weight and reduces wear. Read article...
- [ remapped ECU ]
- [ Fuel and additives ]
- [ Superchargers ]
- [ Boost controllers ]
- [ Improving braking ]
- [ Weight reduction ]
- [ Basic engine mods ]
- [ Engine rebore ]
- [ Performance clutches ]
- [ Intake Valves ]
- [ Slip diffs ]
- [ Sports exhausts ]
- [ Performance tyres ]
- [ Engine balancing ]
- [ Strut braces ]
- [ Induction Kits ]
- [ Spoilers & Wings ]
- [ Porting and polishing ]
- [ Quick shift kits ]
- [ Better spark ]
- [ Particulate filters ]
- [ Intake vents ]
- [ Fuelling ]
- [ Roll cages ]
- [ Screamer pipes, BOV's ]
- [ Suspension ]
- [ Tuning for MPG ]
- [ Adding nitrous ]
- [ Gearboxes ]
- [ Suspension settings ]
- [ Camshafts ]
- [ Forced Induction ]
- [ intercoolers ]
- [ Adding a Turbo ]
- [ Alloy wheels ]
- [ Engine mods ]
- [ Diesel Tuning ]
- [ Engine Swaps ]
- [ Turbo uprating ]
- [ Flywheel lightening ]

