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Fuel and additives
Fuel is an essential but choosing the right fuel is important especially in high performance engines with high compression engines and in turbo applications. A wide selection of fuel additives are available to assist the burning process. Read article...
>>> Diesels
Remapping a turbo diesel engine is one of the best value modifications around. You will often see a power increase in the order of 30% and get more Torque, BHP and better MPG. 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
Plymouth Screamer pipes, BOV's
Blow off valves, dump valves and screamer pipes and their effect on performance and the way they increase power. 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
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...
>>> Transmission
Upgrading the limited Slip diff LSD in a car can improve its handling in corners and the wet. Uprated LSD is often overlooked when it comes to tuning but can really reduce your track times. Read article...
>>> Wheels & Tyres
Alloy wheels and their impact on handling and performance. Wheel section improves handling, rotational weight and reduces wear. Read article...
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- [ Sports exhausts ]
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- [ Sport Catalysts ]
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- [ Adding a Turbo ]
- [ Quick shift kits ]
- [ Flywheel lightening ]
- [ Gearboxes ]
- [ Performance tyres ]
- [ Sports coils ]
- [ remapped ECU ]
- [ Tune a Car ]
- [ Diesel Tuning ]
- [ Alloy wheels ]
- [ Turbos ]
- [ Engine Swaps ]
- [ Camshafts ]
- [ Remote Turbo ]
- [ Porting and polishing ]
- [ Turbo uprating ]
- [ Induction Kits ]
- [ Chip Tuning ]
- [ Safety Mods ]
- [ Exhaust wraps ]
- [ Adding nitrous ]
- [ Suspension settings ]
- [ intercoolers ]
- [ Intake Valves ]
- [ Cryogenic Treatments ]
- [ Water Injection ]
- [ Better spark ]
- [ Slip diffs ]
- [ Superchargers ]
- [ Engine balancing ]
- [ Improving braking ]
- [ Screamer pipes, BOV's ]
- [ Valve Springs ]
- [ Fuel and additives ]
- [ Electric Water pumps ]
- [ Performance clutches ]
- [ Strut braces ]
- [ Boost controllers ]
- [ Weight reduction ]
- [ Engine rebore ]
- [ Spoilers & Wings ]
- [ Particulate filters ]
- [ Intake vents ]
- [ Fuelling ]
- [ Roll cages ]
- [ Suspension ]
- [ Tuning for MPG ]
- [ Forced Induction ]
- [ Engine mods ]
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