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Proton Tuning Tips and Modifications

Maximise your Protons driving pleasure

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.

TorqueCars started providing Proton modifications, car upgrades and car mods Tips and advice back in 2003 and have grown from strength to strength with a fast growing membership of all types of Proton 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 Proton tuning and styling articles are continually updated so for the latest Proton modifications,upgrades and mods advice, tips and pointers please check back regularly. We strongly recommend that you join our Proton owners forum and swap modifications ideas with like minded Proton owners. If you have a Proton project underway we would love to hear about it, the Gallery section in the forum already contains some interesting projects.

  • Selected Proton Stats
  • Mpi Mpi Saloon 1.5 GLS 4d - 1468 cc - 87 bhp - -
  • Wira Wira Saloon 1.8 S LUX 4d Auto (AC) - 1834 cc - 114 bhp - 158 Nm
  • Persona Persona Hatchback 2.0 TDi SE 5d - 1998 cc - 80 bhp - 172 Nm
  • Persona Persona Hatchback 1.8 SRi 5d Auto - 1834 cc - 133 bhp - -
  • Mpi Mpi Saloon 1.5 SE 4d Auto - 1468 cc - 87 bhp - -
  • Mpi Mpi Hatchback 1.5 SL 5d Auto - 1468 cc - 87 bhp - -
  • Wira Wira Hatchback 1.5 S LE LUX 5d - 1468 cc - 85 bhp - 124 Nm
  • Mpi Mpi Saloon 1.5 Xtra 4d - 1468 cc - 75 bhp - -
  • Persona Persona Hatchback 1.3 LSi 5d (97) - 1298 cc - 74 bhp - 107 Nm
  • Wira Wira Saloon 1.6 LXi 4d - 1597 cc - 94 bhp - - 99 lb

Latest Article in: Tuning

Turbo uprating

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. Turbo tuning using an aftermarket turbo gives a big power gain. Read article...

>>> Diesels

Proton Particulate filters

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

Proton 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...

>>> Forced Induction

Proton 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...

>>> Improve Handling

Proton Improving braking

Making the car go faster means you should also be able to brake faster. Adding uprated brake mods like vented and grooved brake discs and DOT 5 fluid will improve your stopping power. Read article...

>>> Intake & Exhaust

Proton Sports exhausts

Choosing the best high performance exhaust system can improve the whole driving experience. It can increase the power available across the rev range, free up top end power and make an agressive or edgy roar as the loud pedal goes down. Read article...

>>> Transmission

Proton Performance clutches

Power clutches and triple plate clutches. Clutch modifications. Avoiding judder and clutch selection guide for a fast street car or track day setup. Troubleshooting problems with a new clutch like slip and drag. Read article...

>>> Wheels & Tyres

Proton Performance tyres

Selection of performance tyres, tread patterns, softness and profile can have a big effect on performance. Read article...




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