Lotus Tuning guide for more power and torque on Track


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Lotus Tuning Tips and Modifications

Maximise your Lotuss driving pleasure

Lotus car tuning tips and advice. We have a wide range of tuning articles covering all models of Lotus from small classic lotus to trackday setup race spec models. 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 Lotus performance, car performance parts and car styling Tips and advice back in 2004 and have grown from strength to strength with a fast growing membership of all types of Lotus 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 Lotus tuning and Lotus styling articles are continually updated so for the latest Lotus performance,performance parts and styling advice, tips and pointers please check back regularly. We strongly recommend you join our Lotus owners forum and swap performance ideas with like minded Lotus owners. If you have a Lotus project underway we would love to hear about it, the Galley section in the forum already contains some interesting projects.

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Latest Article in: Tuning

Turbo uprating

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. Turbo tuning using an aftermarket turbo gives a big power gain. Read article...

>>> Lotus Tuning: Diesels

Lotus 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...


>>> Lotus Tuning: Engine Mods

Lotus Engine rebore

Reboring the engine will increase your displacement and the power of the engine. Not all engines can be rebored read our rebore article for the full details. Read article...


>>> Lotus Tuning: Forced Induction

Lotus 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...


>>> Lotus Tuning: Improve Handling

Lotus 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...


>>> Lotus Tuning: Intake & Exhaust

Lotus Fuelling

Uprating the fuel system to avoid starvation and lean running. More power means that more fuel is required so we need to uprate the fuel system. Read article...


>>> Lotus Tuning: Transmission

Lotus Quick shift kits

A quick shift kit will really shorten your gearchange times. Quick shifters will make the car more enjoyable to drive. Read article...


>>> Lotus Tuning: Wheels & Tyres

Lotus 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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