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Bora Tuning

VW Bora Tuning guide for power and peformance. We look at this often dismissed golf alternative and recommend the best Bora Tuning modifications. Read On

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Latest Article in: Tuning

We take a look at the trend of adding a remote turbo charger kit. A remote turbo fits further down the exhaust and is easier to fit than a standard turbo. Read article...

>>> Diesels

Volkswagen Diesel remaps

Remapping a turbo diesel engine is one of the best value modifications around. You will often see a power increase in the order of 30% and get more Torque, BHP and better MPG. Read article...

>>> Engine Mods

Volkswagen Tune a Car

A guide that looks at how to tune a car engine for power or economy. We look at how to tune a carburettor, fuel injected and turbo engine. Read article...

>>> Forced Induction

Volkswagen 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...

>>> Improve Handling

Volkswagen Suspension

Car suspension setup and suspension tuning guide. Lowering the car and avoiding rubbing tyres and other problems. Read article...

>>> Intake & Exhaust

Volkswagen Intake vents

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

Volkswagen Gearboxes

Gearbox ratio selection can dramatically improve acceleration if matched carefully to your engines power bands. Read article...

>>> Wheels & Tyres

Volkswagen Performance tyres

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

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• [ Tuning for MPG ]
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• [ Screamer pipes, BOV's ]
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• [ intercoolers ]
• [ Engine rebore ]
• [ Forced Induction ]
• [ Fuelling ]
• [ Improving braking ]
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• [ Engine Knock ]
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• [ Flywheel lightening ]
• [ Gearboxes ]
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• [ Diesel Tuning ]
• [ Alloy wheels ]
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• [ Camshafts ]
• [ Remote Turbo ]
• [ Porting and polishing ]
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• [ Chip Tuning ]
• [ Safety Mods ]
• [ Adding nitrous ]
• [ Suspension settings ]
• [ Water Injection ]
• [ Superchargers ]