Modified Westfield Tuning Tips

Maximise your Westfield’s driving pleasure

Thanks for visiting TorqueCars, we love Westfields and see so many interesting Westfield projects.

If you are looking to build the ultimate Westfield then you came to the right place.

Our tuning tips and articles for the Westfield cover all the best mods and latest tuning methods to help you build a great modified Westfield.

With the help of our forum members, industry professionals and seasoned car modifiers we present a best practice guide to modding your Westfield.

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How to avoid engine knock and pinging

So what exactly is engine knock and how dangerous is it? What causes engine knock and how can it be avoided?

You may notice a knocking or rattling noise from your engine or a sudden loss of power under full throttle.

Immediately back off the throttle and only use low rpm engine speeds until you can get the engine investigated.

The chances are that you are suffering from a condition known as “engine knock”.

Remaps for diesel engines

Our members frequently talk about their latest mods and power figures. Many of our members have tuned/remapped their diesel engines and boast of more power, better economy and unchanged reliability.

But do the claims live up to reality? What sort of power figures can you get from a diesel remap? Diesels have really come so far in a very short time.

EGR Delete

Discover the insights, pros, and cons of EGR valve delete in this comprehensive article. Understand the impact of the EGR valve on performance, common issues, and legal considerations.

Aftermarket ECU

Find out what an aftermarket ECU is, how it can improve performance, why you would want to install one and things to look out for when buying an aftermarket ECU online.

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