Car Tuning News Features Articles ICE Car care Tuning Handling Wheels Tyres Intake Exhaust Transmission

How to tune a car engine for power or economy

Let’s take a look at ways to tune a car engine and what exactly we mean by engine tuning.

First up we have to accept that there are many different types of engines.

We can only cover generic theory in this article on how to tune a car and suggest if you want more specific advice you sign up to our car forums where our helpful and friendly members will assist you further.

Improve safety and braking of your car

Safety Mods "Play it safe." When one starts modifying a car, little thought is usually given to the safety of the […]

Adding NoS nitrous oxide to boost power gains.

Giggle gas – something to put a smile on your face. "Giggle Gas – Nitrous Oxide (N20) the power button!" […]

Benefits and drawbacks of engine water injection systems

You’ve finished tuning up your engine but you find that at full throttle the engine splutters or stalls. When you get the car on a diagnostic you find that the knock sensor is kicking in to protect the engine.

Engine knock is a condition where the fuel inside the engine ignites prematurely and occurs within an engine running at high compression. (It can also be caused by other factors including low octane/poor quality fuel or hot spots within the engine.)

Todays featured car modification articles





TorqueCars Forums

Join TorqueCars our sister site to read over 300,000 posts on modified and tuned cars and tips.

This will also allow full access to their car project features, gallery and some and exclusive member only areas.




Forum Hot topics



Turbo Tuning

Turbo tuning and power gains on turbo engines
Read more...

Quick Shift

Quick shift gearstick quickshift kits
Read more...

Strut Braces

Fitting Strut Braces and installation of brace
Read more...

Turbos Vs Superchargers

Comparison of Turbo’s and superchargers
Read more...

Tuning Mpg

Engine Tuning for better improved MPG
Read more...

Dashboard

Dashboard styling, guages and digital dashboards
Read more...

Alloy Wheels 2

Alloy wheels – choosing the best rims.
Read more...

Car Styles

Definitions of car styling looks
Read more...

Chrome Paint

Custom car Chrome paint effect
Read more...

MPG Calculator

MPG calculator UK miles per Gallon - calculate MPG and save fuel
Read more...