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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...
>>> 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...
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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
Car suspension setup and suspension tuning guide. Bound, rebound camber toe and damper settings for a fast road setup. Lowering the car and avoiding rubbing tyres. Read article...
>>> Intake & Exhaust
Uprating the fuel system to avoid starvation and lean running. More power means that more fuel is required so we need to uprate the fuel system. Read article...
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