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2008 News Review
We take a look at trends and developments over 2008
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Engine mods
Engine tuning tips and strategies for different size engines
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Exhaust wraps
Reduce under bonnet temperatures with an exhaust wrap or ceramic coating
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Door conversions
This must rate as one of the coolest styling additions available
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Headlight Conversions
Headlight conversion kits and tail light conversion kits alter the appearance of a car
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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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Triumph Tuning Tips and Modifications
Maximise your Triumphs driving pleasure
Triumph car tuning tips and advice. We have a wide range of tuning articles covering all models of Triumph 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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Fuelling
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...
>>> 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
The spark plug sports coil and HT leads have a big impact on a cars performance. Maximising the efficiency of the spark will increase power. We examine the effect of a performance ignition system Read article...
>>> Forced Induction
A good boost controller adds an electronic brain to the valve that controls the flow through the turbo and allows much better control of the boost. Instead of peaking at 1.3 and dipping to 0.7 and only allowing full turbo flow at its its peak you can main 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
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
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...
- [ Basic engine mods ]
- [ Chip Tuning ]
- [ Sports exhausts ]
- [ Diesel remaps ]
- [ Safety Mods ]
- [ Diesel Tuning ]
- [ 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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