Chevrolet Tuning Tips and Modifications
Maximise your Chevrolet’s performance and handling
Chevrolet car tuning tips and advice. We have a wide range of tuning articles covering all models of Chevrolet from small engined family cars to large engined sports cars, v block engines, hot hatches and executive cars. Following our tuning tips you will avoid many of the common mistakes and actually achieve the car setup you desire. Please join the forum for model specific questions and answers and to meet other owners and see what modifications they have done.
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Both work on the same principle they blow air into the engine under pressure. Both have a turbine which spins up depending on the engine speed and the higher the revs the greater the volume of air is forced into the engine. But there are some major differences between the two and which is best for your project? Read More...
Comparison of Turbo’s and superchargers Read More...
Uprating brakes is an essential modification.
"There's always time for a brake!"
Brakes – part of going fast requires that one is able to stop as fast.
The brake works with a friction pad, which is pressed against a Disc – the friction converts the momentum of the car into heat which is then dissipated over the brake disc slowing up the car.
Heat is a big problem with heavy braking and a racecar must be prepped to cope with the high heat demands placed on the braking system.… Read More...
Brake upgrade kits. 4 to 6 piston and larger vented disc conversions. Read More...
The best spark plugs & HT leads improve performance.
"Lets spark up about engines"
An efficient engine needs a good supply of cold air laden with oxygen.
The correct mixture of fuel and a good spark to ignite the mixture.
The two main components of a plug are:-
1)The ceramic casing which is a good insulator and
2)The electrodes from the central tip and the negative pick up contact which is connected to the engine block.
Safety Mods
"Play it safe."
When one starts modifying a car, little thought is usually given to the safety of the car.
Manufacturers spend millions to ensure our cars are safe for the occupants and those outside the car.
Each country has its own list of regulations that even the DIY car tuner has to comply with. They usually relate to the construction of the car.… Read More...
Improve safety and braking of your car Read More...Car Tuning
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