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LPG conversions
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Engine Knock
Engine knock is the curse of highly tuned engines
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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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How to respray your car getting a professional finish using a filtered spray booth
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Calculate your approximate best possible quarter miles time from BHP & weight
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Power gain calculator
Calculating the power gains from various engine mods with our simple power gain calculator
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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.
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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
220 Gti
220 Gti tuning
Getting the best performance and handling from the Rover 220 Gti. Tuning tips from a dedicated Rover fan. 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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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
Remapping a turbo diesel engine is one of the best value modifications around. You will often see a power increase in the order of 30% and get more Torque, BHP and better MPG. Read article...
>>> Engine Mods
Reboring the engine will increase your displacement and the power of the engine. Not all engines can be rebored read our rebore article for the full details. Read article...
>>> Forced Induction
We take a look at the trend of adding a remote turbo charger kit. A remote turbo fits further down the exhaust and is easier to fit than a standard turbo. 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
The pros and cons of fitting a sports catalyst to your car. We also discuss running a decat and how this compares with a sports cat. Read article...
>>> Transmission
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
Alloy wheels and their impact on handling and performance. Wheel section improves handling, rotational weight and reduces wear. Read article...
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- [ Remote Turbo ]
- [ Porting and polishing ]
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- [ Chip Tuning ]
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