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Nissan Tuning Tips and Modifications

Maximise your Nissans driving pleasure

Nissan car tuning tips and advice. We have a wide range of tuning articles covering all models of Nissan from small engined family cars to large engine hot hatches and executive cars. 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 Nissan upgrades, car modifications and car performance parts Tips and advice back in 2003 and have grown from strength to strength with a fast growing membership of all types of Nissan 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 Nissan tuning and styling articles are continually updated so for the latest Nissan upgrades,modifications and performance parts advice, tips and pointers please check back regularly. We strongly recommend that you join our Nissan owners forum and swap upgrades ideas with like minded Nissan owners. If you have a Nissan project underway we would love to hear about it, the Gallery section in the forum already contains some interesting projects.

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  • Sunny Sunny Hatchback 1.4 Inspiration 5d - 1392 cc - 87 bhp - -
  • Micra Micra Hatchback 1.4 Spirita 3d - 1386 cc - 86 bhp - -
  • Sunny Sunny Hatchback 1.4 Spray 5d - 1392 cc - 87 bhp - -
  • Primera Primera Hatchback 2.0 SE 5d Auto - 1974 cc - 75 bhp - 173 Nm
  • Primera Primera Hatchback 1.6i Equinox 5d - 1597 cc - 102 bhp - -
  • Micra Micra Hatchback 1.5 dCi (86bhp) Activ Black 5d - 1461 cc - 84 bhp - 200 Nm
  • Primera Primera Saloon 2.0e ZX 4d - 1998 cc - 150 bhp - -
  • Primera Primera Saloon 1.8i S 4d Auto - 1769 cc - 114 bhp - 163 Nm
  • Primera Primera Hatchback 1.8 16V Sport 5d - 1769 cc - 112 bhp - 158 Nm
  • Almera Almera Hatchback 1.4 Tempo 5d - 1392 cc - 85 bhp - 116 Nm

Section:Nissan

200 SX Tuning

The 200 SX turbo based on the SR20DET block is a great car for a tuning project. We look at the best 200sx tuning projects and parts for performance gains. Read On

Latest Article in: Tuning

Boost controllers

A good boost controller adds an electronic brain to the valve that controls the flow through the turbo and allows much better control of the boost. Instead of peaking at 1.3 and dipping to 0.7 and only allowing full turbo flow at its its peak you can main Read article...

>>> Diesels

Nissan 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...


>>> Engine Mods

Nissan 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...


>>> Forced Induction

Nissan Boost controllers

A good boost controller adds an electronic brain to the valve that controls the flow through the turbo and allows much better control of the boost. Instead of peaking at 1.3 and dipping to 0.7 and only allowing full turbo flow at its its peak you can main Read article...


>>> Improve Handling

Nissan Spoilers & Wings

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

Nissan Sport Catalysts

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

Nissan 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...


>>> Wheels & Tyres

Nissan 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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