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Thank you so much for visiting TorqueCars, we love Datsun’s and see quite a few interesting projects.
If you are looking to build the ultimate Datsun then you’ve found the right place.
Our tuning tips and articles for the Datsun cover all the best mods and latest tuning methods to help you build a great modified Datsun.
With the help of our forum members, industry professionals and seasoned car modders we present a best practice guide to modding your Datsun.
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Find out about spark plug electrode designs, materials used and the effect these will have on your performance and hot vs cold spark plugs.
Tuning boxes
Tuning boxes are often slated because there are so many rip off devices around. We look at the truth about tuning boxes and help our readers identify the piggy back ecu’s that are worth having. What does a piggy back ECU do? How do they work and are they worth buying?
Reboring engines
You can increase the power of an engine by increasing its capacity. This is a fairly involved process and requires a good deal of research and preparation. Unless you want to have to retrace your steps and go a different route midway in to the job.
Some of TorqueCars.com members have had their engines rebored ,and this does seem a good way to increase power. However there are a few things we should take into account.
Boost controllers and remaps
Boost controllers
The turbo is driven by the exhaust gases and the faster the exhaust flows the quicker the turbo spins and more air gets forced in to the engine.
If too much air is forced into the engine then it will run lean. This causes an intermittent loss of power and you also risk putting too much pressure on the engine with a surge of power.
