Datsun Tuning Tips and Modifications
Maximise your Datsuns driving pleasure
Thank you so much for visiting TorqueCars, we love Datsun’s and see quite a few interesting projects.
If you are looking to build the ultimate Datsun then you’ve found the right place.
Our tuning tips and articles for the Datsun cover all the best mods and latest tuning methods to help you build a great modified Datsun.
With the help of our forum members, industry professionals and seasoned car modders we present a best practice guide to modding your Datsun.
Please join us in our forums, we love to hear what members are up to and it helps us spot trends so that we can ensure the site is always covering the latest and greatest tuning topics.
Feel free to drop a tip or suggestion on the comments box at the bottom of each and every article, this feedback is greatly valued and helps us refine our articles.
A look at high performance wheels
One popular modification done to cars is replacing the wheels. We will look at the types of wheel available, the pros and cons of each and look at the implications of fitting different size wheels.
We will be challenging the concept of wider wheels giving more grip and looking at the effect a larger rim size has on a cars performance.
Throttle bodiesIt is time to blow open the world of throttle bodies, see what they are, how they work, and what effect they have on performance. Typically the most common modifications are around the exhaust systems and induction kits, however, you should also consider the addition of high performing throttle body to your vehicle.
In this article, we’ll cover all that you need to know about throttle bodies, throttle body conversion, benefits, problems, and replacement costs.
Crankshafts – a complete performance guideAn in depth look at the crankshaft and the performance benefits of flat vs cross plane, cast forged and machined and crankshaft lightening. The crankshaft has a big impact on the performance of the engine and the delivery of power.
Ceramic exhaust coatings and exhaust wrapUnder bonnet temperatures are one of the biggest performance killers around.
Quite simply, you want your engine to be sucking in cold air as this carries more oxygen and will allow you to burn more fuel.
The exhaust system is one of the contributors to under bonnet temperatures. You can therefore lag the exhaust to help prevent this heat soak into the engine bay.
Todays featured car modification articles
Performance Clutches
Clutch tuning: performance clutch modifications and triple plate clutches setup More...