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Rover Tuning Tips and Modifications

Maximise your Rovers driving pleasure

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

  • Selected Rover Stats
  • Mini Mini Saloon Cooper Sport 500 2d - 1275 cc - 62 bhp - 95 Nm
  • 800 800 Fastback 820 SE 5d Auto - 1994 cc - 136 bhp - -
  • 200 200 Hatchback 216 SLi 5d Auto - 1589 cc - 109 bhp - 145 Nm
  • Freelander Freelander Softback 2.0 Td4 S 3d - 1951 cc - 110 bhp - 260 Nm
  • 75 75 Saloon 2.0 CDT Club SE 4d - 1951 cc - 114 bhp - 260 Nm
  • 75 75 Tourer 2.0 CDTi Classic 5d - 1951 cc - 129 bhp - -
  • 800 800 Fastback 825i 5d - 2497 cc - 172 bhp - -
  • Freelander Freelander Softback 2.0 Di 3d - 1998 cc - 95 bhp - 210 Nm
  • 400 400 Saloon 420 GSi Cat 4d - 1994 cc - 136 bhp - -
  • 200 200 Hatchback 220 DS Special Edition 3d - 1994 cc - 84 bhp - 170 Nm

Section:Rover

220 Gti tuning

Getting the best performance and handling from the Rover 220 Gti. Tuning tips from a dedicated Rover fan. Read On

220 Gti

220 Gti Problems

Diary of the problems, faults and weak spots in my Rover 220 Gti. Oil leaks, soft brakes, rattles and gearbox whines. Read On

T Series Engine

220 T series engine

Rover 2.0 T series engine, power, economy and tuning tips. The 2.0T turbo was one of the most powerful 90's engines from Rovers design team. Read On

Latest Article in: Tuning

Intake vents

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...

>>> Diesels

Rover 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

Rover Engine Knock

Engine knock is the curse of highly tuned engines. We look at some of the ways to avoid engine knock. Read article...

>>> Forced Induction

Rover Superchargers

Superchargers give a substantial increase of power, but there are advantages and disadvantages. Adding a supercharger to a naturally aspirated engine NASP is preferred to adding a turbo. But there can be some drawbacks with superchargers. Read article...

>>> Improve Handling

Rover Roll cages

A custom made roll cage will protect the driver and reduce flexing of the bodywork. Roll cage kits are custom made for each car and usually come with fitting instructions. Read article...

>>> Intake & Exhaust

Rover 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

Rover 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

Rover 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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