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.

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Chip Tuning – better engine management.

The days of fiddling around in the engine bay with a spanner to make the car go faster are numbered.

Modern engine computers (ECU’s) take over many of the controls of all aspects of engine management from timing to fuelling and more.

This actually means you get better power, a cleaner burn and more reliable engine but it does not mean the end of tuning.

Cryogenic engine treatments

When putting more power through an engine you need to ensure that every part will perform at its optimum.

One of the motorsports favourite techniques to improve the durability of an engine is a process know as cryogenic treatments.

As you can guess from the use of the word Cryo – it involves the cooling and heating of the engine block to temper the metal changing its structure.

Best engine for your tuning project

We compare the RB25 vs RB26 vs VR38 vs SR20 vs FA20 vs 1JZ vs 2JZ to find the best engine for your tuning project. Our simple guide gives power limits and options for each engine. There are some favorite engines out there and people are passionate about which one is the best so we will give you a good side by side overview of the most popular engines to help you decide.

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