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

More power with an engine swap a simple guide

Engine swaps and transplants. "Insane engine swaps" A popular modification with Torquecars members involves a complete engine swap and remains […]

Remapping the ECU – remaps benefits and issues

Back in the good old days – the task of timing the ignition spark was performed by the distributor. The greater the RPM, the more the timing would advance.

This did a reasonable job but for the most effective power you would need to vary the timing to a greater degree than a fixed ratio advance curve. The electronic ignition system was borne.

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!" […]

Brake upgrade kits. 4 to 6 piston and larger vented disc conversions.

Uprating brakes is an essential modification. "There's always time for a brake!" Brakes – part of going fast requires that […]

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



Exhaust Wraps

Ceramic exhaust coatings and exhaust wraps
Read more...

Tuning Mpg

Engine Tuning for better improved MPG
Read more...

Water Injection

Benefits and drawbacks of engine water injection systems
Read more...

Twin Scroll Turbos

Twin scroll turbos
Read more...

Suspension

Suspension settings, lowering and stiffening
Read more...

Lambo Doors

Lambo style doors suicide doors and gullwing door conversions.
Read more...

Alloy Wheels 2

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

Headlamp Conversions

Headlight Conversion kits. HID, LED conversion kits.
Read more...

Car Styles

Definitions of car styling looks
Read more...

MPG Calculator

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