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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.

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  • Vectra Vectra Hatchback 1.8 SRi (120ps) 5d (99) - 1796 cc - 113 bhp - 170 Nm
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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

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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

Vauxhall 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...


>>> Vauxhall Tuning: Engine Mods

Vauxhall Camshafts

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

Vauxhall Boost controllers

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

Vauxhall Strut braces

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

Vauxhall 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...


>>> Vauxhall Tuning: Transmission

Vauxhall 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...


>>> Vauxhall Tuning: Wheels & Tyres

Vauxhall 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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