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2008 News Review
We take a look at trends and developments over 2008
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Porting and polishing
Porting and polishing an engine will increase the power gains available
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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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de badging
Debadging is a very simple modification that improves the look of the car
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Quarter mile calculator
Calculate your approximate best possible quarter miles time from BHP & weight
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Ssang Yong Tuning Tips and Modifications
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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
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
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
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
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
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
Alloy wheels and their impact on handling and performance. Wheel section improves handling, rotational weight and reduces wear. Read article...
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- [ Exhaust wraps ]
- [ Sport Catalysts ]
- [ Adding nitrous ]
- [ Quick shift kits ]
- [ Induction Kits ]
- [ Suspension settings ]
- [ intercoolers ]
- [ Porting and polishing ]
- [ Intake Valves ]
- [ Cryogenic Treatments ]
- [ Water Injection ]
- [ Camshafts ]
- [ Better spark ]
- [ Slip diffs ]
- [ Superchargers ]
- [ Engine balancing ]
- [ Turbos ]
- [ Improving braking ]
- [ Screamer pipes, BOV's ]
- [ Adding a Turbo ]
- [ Performance tyres ]
- [ Engine Swaps ]
- [ Valve Springs ]
- [ Turbo uprating ]
- [ Fuel and additives ]
- [ Electric Water pumps ]
- [ Performance clutches ]
- [ Engine Knock ]
- [ Flywheel lightening ]
- [ Strut braces ]
- [ remapped ECU ]
- [ Boost controllers ]
- [ Weight reduction ]
- [ Engine rebore ]
- [ Spoilers & Wings ]
- [ Particulate filters ]
- [ Intake vents ]
- [ Fuelling ]
- [ Roll cages ]
- [ Suspension ]
- [ Tuning for MPG ]
- [ Gearboxes ]
- [ Forced Induction ]
- [ Alloy wheels ]
- [ Engine mods ]
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