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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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Particulate filters
Diesel engines have a mysterious item known as particulate filters
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Engine mods
Engine tuning tips and strategies for different size engines
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Plastic painting
Spending a bit of time painting the plastic in your car can make it look much more unique
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Door conversions
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Mini Tuning Tips and Modifications
Maximise your Minis driving pleasure
Mini car tuning tips and advice. We have a wide range of tuning articles covering all models of Mini from small engined family cars like the classic mini to large engine hot hatches with the John Cooper Works conversion and the Cooper S. With the sucess of the Italian Job movies both modern and classic Mini have a passionate following of dedicated enthusiasts. 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 Mini modifications, car tuning and car performance parts Tips and advice back in 2004 and have grown from strength to strength with a fast growing membership of all types of Mini owners. This year we are organising our first car show in Kent. Our Mini tuning and Mini styling articles are continually updated so for the latest Mini modifications,tuning and performance parts advice, tips and pointers please check back regularly. Once again we recommend you join our Mini owners forum and swap modifications ideas with like minded Mini owners.
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- Cooper Cooper S 1.6 3d Auto (Chili Pack) - 1598 cc - 172 bhp - 240 Nm
- Cooper Cooper S 1.6 JCW 3d - 1598 cc - 210 bhp - 245 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...
>>> Mini Tuning: 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...
>>> Mini Tuning: Engine Mods
Engine tuning tips and strategies for different size engines. The approach to tuning a 1.1 litre engine is different to that for a large v8 or turbocharged engine. Strategies for tuning projects. Read article...
>>> Mini 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...
>>> Mini Tuning: Improve Handling
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...
>>> Mini Tuning: Intake & Exhaust
Adding some vents in the bonnet will reduce the intake temperature and help the intercooler so you will make more power. As cold air carries more oxygen you will be able to burn more fuel if the intake air vent supplies colder air. Read article...
>>> Mini Tuning: Transmission
A quick shift kit will really shorten your gearchange times. Quick shifters will make the car more enjoyable to drive. Read article...
>>> Mini 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 ]

