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Proton Car Tuning Tips And Advice. We Have A Wide Range Of Tuning Articles Covering All Models Of Proton 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.
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Turbos
We take a look at the turbo, how it has developed over the years and the pros and cons of turbo engines. Turbo engines produce far more power than an equivalent NASP engine and offer a good compromise between power and economy. It is the power we are most Read article...
>>> Diesels
Diesel engines have a mysterious item known as particulate filters. What does the particulate filter do and does it affect performance. Read article...
>>> Engine Mods
Chip Tuning involves replacing the main ECU chip containing the map or reflashing this chip with a remap. We look at chip tuning and what benefits and power gains are on offer. Read article...
>>> Forced Induction
Improve the power of your turbo engine with an aftermarket intercooler. Uprating the intercooler can achieve power gains of 5 to 10%, we look at the pros and cons of fitting a larger intercooler to your car. Read article...
>>> Improve Handling
How to fit a strut brace and the performance benefits of strut braces. A strut brace is an easy modification that can dramatically improve your cars handling. Read article...
>>> Intake & Exhaust
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...
>>> Transmission
A quick shift kit will really shorten your gearchange times. Quick shifters will make the car more enjoyable to drive. 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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