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Most tunable car?
The debate will rage on, what is the most tunable car, Which car gives the biggest potential power gains
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Tuning for MPG
Engine tuning tips to get improved MPG
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Strut braces
How to fit a strut brace and the performance benefits of strut braces
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car mats
Tailored car mats look great but there are some things you need to look out for
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Body kits
Body kits although primarily cosmetic can dramatically alter the appearance of the car for the better
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MPG Calculator
A really handy MPG calculator that remembers your last 4 MPG results
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Quarter mile calculator
Calculate your approximate best possible quarter miles time from BHP & weight
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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 performance parts and car mods Tips and advice back in 2004 and have grown from strength to strength with a fast growing membership of all types of Rover owners. This year we are organising our first car show in Kent. Our Rover tuning and Rover styling articles are continually updated so for the latest Rover tuning,performance parts and mods advice, tips and pointers please check back regularly. Once again we recommend you join our Rover owners forum and swap tuning ideas with like minded Rover owners.
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- 200 200 Hatchback 220 SEiD 5d - 1994 cc - 84 bhp - 170 Nm
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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
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- [ 220 Gti Problems ]
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All Rover Articles
Latest Article in: Tuning

Better spark
The spark plug sports coil and HT leads have a big impact on a cars performance. Maximising the efficiency of the spark will increase power. We examine the effect of a performance ignition system Read article...
>>> Rover Tuning: Diesels
Modern Turbo diesel engine can be very easily tuned to offer substantially more power and torque. In many cases the MPG will remain the same or better so it really is a win win tuning solution with a remap. Read article...
>>> Rover Tuning: Engine Mods
Engine tuning tips and strategies for different size engines. The approach to tuning a 1.1 litre engine is different to that for a large v8 or turbocharged engine. Strategies for tuning projects. Read article...
>>> Rover Tuning: Forced Induction
Blow off valves, dump valves and screamer pipes and their effect on performance and the way they increase power. Read article...
>>> Rover Tuning: Improve Handling
Weight reduction, increase performance and improve handling by reducing the weight of the car. A guide to carbon fibre body panels and other methods to cut down the weight in a car. Read article...
>>> Rover Tuning: 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...
>>> Rover Tuning: Transmission
Gearbox ratio selection can dramatically improve acceleration if matched carefully to your engines power bands. Read article...
>>> Rover Tuning: Wheels & Tyres
Selection of performance tyres, tread patterns, softness and profile can have a big effect on performance. Read article...
- [ Better spark ]
- [ remapped ECU ]
- [ Fuel and additives ]
- [ Superchargers ]
- [ Boost controllers ]
- [ Improving braking ]
- [ Weight reduction ]
- [ Basic engine mods ]
- [ Engine rebore ]
- [ Performance clutches ]
- [ Intake Valves ]
- [ Slip diffs ]
- [ Sports exhausts ]
- [ Performance tyres ]
- [ Engine balancing ]
- [ Strut braces ]
- [ Induction Kits ]
- [ Spoilers & Wings ]
- [ Porting and polishing ]
- [ Quick shift kits ]
- [ Particulate filters ]
- [ Intake vents ]
- [ Fuelling ]
- [ Roll cages ]
- [ Screamer pipes, BOV's ]
- [ Suspension ]
- [ Tuning for MPG ]
- [ Adding nitrous ]
- [ Gearboxes ]
- [ Suspension settings ]
- [ Camshafts ]
- [ Forced Induction ]
- [ intercoolers ]
- [ Adding a Turbo ]
- [ Alloy wheels ]
- [ Engine mods ]
- [ Diesel Tuning ]
- [ Engine Swaps ]
- [ Turbo uprating ]
- [ Flywheel lightening ]

