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Ssang Yong Tuning Tips and Modifications

Maximise your Ssang Yongs driving pleasure

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

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Latest Article in: Tuning

Adding a Turbo

Things to look out for when adding a turbo to a non turbo car, some basic pointers. Like many modifications there is a lot more involved and if you are not careful adding a turbo can cause damage to your engine. Read article...

>>> Diesels

Ssangyong 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

Ssangyong Cryogenic Treatments

We take a look at the performance benefits of cryogenic engine treatments. Extreme cooling and heating of the block reduces friction and raises strength. Read article...


>>> Forced Induction

Ssangyong Turbos

We take a look at the turbo, how it has developed over the years and the pros and cons of turbo engines. Turbo engines produce far more power than an equivalent NASP engine and offer a good compromise between power and economy. It is the power we are most Read article...


>>> Improve Handling

Ssangyong 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

Ssangyong 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...


>>> Transmission

Ssangyong Slip diffs

Upgrading the limited Slip diff LSD in a car can improve its handling in corners and the wet. Uprated LSD is often overlooked when it comes to tuning but can really reduce your track times. Read article...


>>> Wheels & Tyres

Ssangyong 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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