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

Blow off valves, dump valves and screamer pipes

Blow off valves and dump valves.
When the throttle is closed (when you lift off the accelerator) in a turbo driven engine there is a build up of pressure as forced air is still coming from the turbo. Lifting off the throttle is a lot like putting a plug in the sink – the flow through is stopped and water would just build up and overflow the sink.

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 […]

Building a 10 second car

We look at what it takes to build a 10 second car and examine the power and weight requirements to reach the sub 11 second goal on the drag strip.

Follow our tips and you can make a 10 second car quite cheaply and within your budget with some power mods and serious weight reduction.

Best cold air intake induction kits and performance impact

Cold air intakes and induction kits and the effect on performance. "Suck it and see – induction kits." Improving the […]

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



Performance Tyres

Tyres and tread patterns for High performance cars
Read more...

Superchargers Guide

Superchargers – A guide to supercharger kits benefits vs disadvantages
Read more...

Quick Shift

Quick shift gearstick quickshift kits
Read more...

Flywheel Lightening

Flywheel lightening & performance gains from lighter flywheels
Read more...

Induction Kits

Best cold air intake induction kits and performance impact
Read more...

Car Styles

Definitions of car styling looks
Read more...

Painting Calipers

Tips on brake caliper painting.
Read more...

Stretched Tyres

Are stretched tyres legal and safe
Read more...

Engine Dress Up

Engine styling dress up kits hoses, dress up parts and engine covers
Read more...

MPG Calculator

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