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2008 News Review
We take a look at trends and developments over 2008
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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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Engine Knock
Engine knock is the curse of highly tuned engines
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Silk paint finishes
How to achieve a matt or silk paint finish on a car
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Dashboard styling
You will spend much time looking at the dashboard of the car and you certainly don't have to stick with the standard plastic, and dials that come as standard
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Quarter mile calculator
Calculate your approximate best possible quarter miles time from BHP & weight
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Mazda Tuning Tips and Modifications
Maximise your Mazdas driving pleasure
Mazda car tuning tips and advice. We have a wide range of tuning articles covering all models of Mazda from small engined 323 and the 3 family cars to large engine hot hatches including the classic 323 4x4 rally spec car all the way up to executive cars such as the 626 and 6. 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 Mazda performance, car upgrades and car tuning Tips and advice back in 2003 and have grown from strength to strength with a fast growing membership of all types of Mazda 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 Mazda tuning and styling articles are continually updated so for the latest Mazda performance,upgrades and tuning advice, tips and pointers please check back regularly. We strongly recommend that you join our Mazda owners forum and swap performance ideas with like minded Mazda owners. If you have a Mazda project underway we would love to hear about it, the Gallery section in the forum already contains some interesting projects.
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- 323 323 Fastback 1.6i GLX 5d - 1598 cc - 90 bhp - -
- 6 6 Estate AWD 5d Auto - 2261 cc - 159 bhp - 205 Nm
- 6 6 Hatchback 2.0d TS (121ps) 5d (6) - 1998 cc - 119 bhp - 310 Nm
- 323 323 Hatchback 1.3 Javelin 3d - 1323 cc - 66 bhp - -
- 6 6 Hatchback 2.3 Zugara 5d - 2261 cc - 163 bhp - 207 Nm
- 626 626 Estate 2.0 GLX 5d - 1998 cc - 109 bhp - -
- 121 121 Hatchback 1.3 LX 3d - 1324 cc - 65 bhp - -
- RX-7 RX-7 CoupƩ Turbo 3d - 1308 cc - 197 bhp - -
- 6 6 Estate 2.0 TS (147ps) 5d - 1999 cc - 144 bhp - 184 Nm
- 3 3 Hatchback 1.6 TS 5d Activematic - 1598 cc - 103 bhp - 145 Nm
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MX5 Tuning
The MX5 is a fantastic roadster lacking in power. With some imaginative MX5, Miata, Eunos tuning you can have a fantastic track day or fast road car. Read On
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Latest Article in: Tuning

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...
>>> Diesels
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
Engine knock is the curse of highly tuned engines. We look at some of the ways to avoid engine knock. Read article...
>>> Forced Induction
Things to look out for when adding a turbo to a non turbo car, some basic pointers. Like many modifications there is a lot more involved and if you are not careful adding a turbo can cause damage to your engine. Read article...
>>> Improve Handling
The areodynamic effect of spoilers on a cars performance. Discussion of the benefits and considerations for a good spoiler set up. Read article...
>>> Intake & Exhaust
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
Gearbox ratio selection can dramatically improve acceleration if matched carefully to your engines power bands. Read article...
>>> Wheels & Tyres
Alloy wheels and their impact on handling and performance. Wheel section improves handling, rotational weight and reduces wear. Read article...
- [ Basic engine mods ]
- [ Chip Tuning ]
- [ Sports exhausts ]
- [ Diesel remaps ]
- [ Safety Mods ]
- [ Diesel Tuning ]
- [ Exhaust wraps ]
- [ Sport Catalysts ]
- [ Adding nitrous ]
- [ Quick shift kits ]
- [ Induction Kits ]
- [ Suspension settings ]
- [ intercoolers ]
- [ Porting and polishing ]
- [ Intake Valves ]
- [ Cryogenic Treatments ]
- [ Water Injection ]
- [ Camshafts ]
- [ Better spark ]
- [ Slip diffs ]
- [ Superchargers ]
- [ Engine balancing ]
- [ Turbos ]
- [ Improving braking ]
- [ Screamer pipes, BOV's ]
- [ Adding a Turbo ]
- [ Performance tyres ]
- [ Engine Swaps ]
- [ Valve Springs ]
- [ Turbo uprating ]
- [ Fuel and additives ]
- [ Electric Water pumps ]
- [ Performance clutches ]
- [ Engine Knock ]
- [ Flywheel lightening ]
- [ Strut braces ]
- [ remapped ECU ]
- [ Boost controllers ]
- [ Weight reduction ]
- [ Engine rebore ]
- [ Spoilers & Wings ]
- [ Particulate filters ]
- [ Intake vents ]
- [ Fuelling ]
- [ Roll cages ]
- [ Suspension ]
- [ Tuning for MPG ]
- [ Gearboxes ]
- [ Forced Induction ]
- [ Alloy wheels ]
- [ Engine mods ]
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