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Most tunable car?
The debate will rage on, what is the most tunable car, Which car gives the biggest potential power gains
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Sports exhausts
Choosing the best high performance exhaust system can improve the whole driving experience
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Induction Kits
Cold air intake induction kits and their impact on performance
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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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Alloy wheels
Alloy wheels are one of the most popular styling options but there are a few pitfalls and points you need to look out for when choosing your rims
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Ricer or Racer
Find out if you are a RICER or a RACER in our fun personality profile test
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MPG Calculator
A really handy MPG calculator that remembers your last 4 MPG results
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Vauxhall Tuning Tips and Modifications
Maximise your Vauxhalls driving pleasure
Vauxhall car tuning tips and advice. We have a wide range of tuning articles covering all models of Vauxhall from the popular small engined Nova and Corsas to turbo powered hot hatches and the large V6 Calibras. Following our tuning tips you will avoid many of the common mistakes and actually achieve the car setup you desire. Meet other owners in our Vauxhall owners club and swap pictures and tuning tips.
Torquecars started providing Vauxhall performance parts, car modifications and car performance Tips and advice back in 2004 and have grown from strength to strength with a fast growing membership of all types of Vauxhall owners. This year we are organising our first car show in Kent. Our Vauxhall tuning and Vauxhall styling articles are continually updated so for the latest Vauxhall performance parts,modifications and performance advice, tips and pointers please check back regularly. Once again we recommend you join our Vauxhall owners forum and swap performance parts ideas with like minded Vauxhall owners.
- Selected Vauxhall Stats
- Vectra Vectra Hatchback 1.8 SRi (120ps) 5d (99) - 1796 cc - 113 bhp - 170 Nm
- Nova Nova Hatchback 1.2 Flair 3d (90) - 1196 cc - 55 bhp - -
- Vectra Vectra Hatchback 2.0 DTi GLS 5d - 1995 cc - 98 bhp - 205 Nm
- Astra Astra Hatchback 2.0i Sport 5d - 1998 cc - 134 bhp - 188 Nm
- Cavalier Cavalier Saloon 1.6i Cat 4d - 1598 cc - 75 bhp - -
Section:Vauxhall
VX220 Tuning
The VX220 is one of the best track day cars produced by vauxhall. We discuss the best tuning modifications for the 2.0 VX220 and VX220 Turbo along with the VXR220 Read On
- [ VX220 Tuning ]
- [ Tigra tuning ]
- [ Calibra Tuning ]
- [ Astra Tuning ]
- [ Corsa Tuning ]
All Vauxhall Articles
Latest Article in: Tuning

remapped ECU
Remapped ECU or sports computer tuning are an excellent way of adding power to the car. The characteristics of the engine can be completely revised and more power released over the conservative factory tuning map. Read article...
>>> Vauxhall Tuning: Diesels
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...
>>> Vauxhall Tuning: Engine Mods
Guide to selecting the correct camshaft guide. Compare cam profiles and drawbacks like surging and rough tickover at low revs. Improve your useful power band with the right cam shaft. Read article...
>>> Vauxhall Tuning: 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...
>>> Vauxhall Tuning: Improve Handling
How to fit a strut brace and the performance benefits of strut braces. A strut brace is an easy modification that can dramatically improve your cars handling. Read article...
>>> Vauxhall Tuning: 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...
>>> Vauxhall Tuning: Transmission
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...
>>> Vauxhall Tuning: Wheels & Tyres
Alloy wheels and their impact on handling and performance. Wheel section improves handling, rotational weight and reduces wear. Read article...
- [ remapped ECU ]
- [ Fuel and additives ]
- [ Superchargers ]
- [ Boost controllers ]
- [ Improving braking ]
- [ Weight reduction ]
- [ Basic engine mods ]
- [ Engine rebore ]
- [ Performance clutches ]
- [ Intake Valves ]
- [ Slip diffs ]
- [ Sports exhausts ]
- [ Performance tyres ]
- [ Engine balancing ]
- [ Strut braces ]
- [ Induction Kits ]
- [ Spoilers & Wings ]
- [ Porting and polishing ]
- [ Quick shift kits ]
- [ Better spark ]
- [ Particulate filters ]
- [ Intake vents ]
- [ Fuelling ]
- [ Roll cages ]
- [ Screamer pipes, BOV's ]
- [ Suspension ]
- [ Tuning for MPG ]
- [ Adding nitrous ]
- [ Gearboxes ]
- [ Suspension settings ]
- [ Camshafts ]
- [ Forced Induction ]
- [ intercoolers ]
- [ Adding a Turbo ]
- [ Alloy wheels ]
- [ Engine mods ]
- [ Diesel Tuning ]
- [ Engine Swaps ]
- [ Turbo uprating ]
- [ Flywheel lightening ]

