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  We take a look at trends and developments over 2008
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• Electric Water pumps

  Electric water pumps do not rob the engine crank of power and they maintain a steady operating temperature
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• Superchargers

  Superchargers give a substantial increase of power, but there are advantages and disadvantages
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• Sport Silencers

  We look at how to choose the best sounding sports silencer for an exhaust back box
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• Plastic painting

  Spending a bit of time painting the plastic in your car can make it look much more unique
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• Quarter mile calculator

  Calculate your approximate best possible quarter miles time from BHP & weight
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• MPG Calculator

  A really handy MPG calculator that remembers your last 4 MPG results
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• Selected Toyota Stats
• Corolla Corolla Saloon 1.6 CD 4d (AC) - 1587 cc - 113 bhp - - 107 l
• Avensis Avensis Saloon 1.8 VVTi CDX 4d - 1794 cc - 127 bhp - 167 Nm
• Avensis Avensis Hatchback 1.8 VVTi CDX 5d - 1794 cc - 127 bhp - 167 Nm
• Celica Celica Coupé 1.8 VVTi 3d (Premium+Style Pack) - 1794 cc - 140 bhp - 173 Nm
• Corolla Corolla Hatchback 1.6 VVT-i T3 5d Auto (04) - 1598 cc - 109 bhp - 150 Nm
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Section:Toyota

Starlet tuning

We look at Starlet tuning and report on the best modifications. Toyota Starlet are popular cars and with a few performance modifications you can increase your driving pleasure. Read On

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Latest Article in: Tuning

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...

>>> Diesels

Toyota Diesel Tuning

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...

>>> Engine Mods

Toyota Engine Knock

Engine knock is the curse of highly tuned engines. We look at some of the ways to avoid engine knock. Read article...

>>> Forced Induction

Toyota Screamer pipes, BOV's

Blow off valves, dump valves and screamer pipes and their effect on performance and the way they increase power. Read article...

>>> Improve Handling

Toyota Weight reduction

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...

>>> Intake & Exhaust

Toyota Valve Springs

We take a look at the phenomenal work done by the valve springs in an engine and the impact this has on performance. Valve springs need to be chosen carefully to ensure you get the best for your engine. Read article...

>>> Transmission

Toyota Performance clutches

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

Toyota Performance tyres

Selection of performance tyres, tread patterns, softness and profile can have a big effect on performance. Read article...

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• [ Adding nitrous ]
• [ Quick shift kits ]
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• [ Suspension settings ]
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• [ Intake Valves ]
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• [ Camshafts ]
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• [ Superchargers ]
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