What is an induction kit and what does it do.

As induction kits are probably one of the most popular modifications for car tuning projects we thought we should add a introductory article to explain what they are, what they do and the theory behind them.

An induction kit is quite simply an air filter. Most cars have air filters mounted in an air box. These filters are generally constructed of paper which filters out the particles from the air and prevents these from getting into the engine. The airboxes are designed to reduce the noise of the engine and have various vanes and angles cut to maximise this noise reduction.

Read more....

Clutch tuning: performance clutch modifications and triple plate clutches setup

The clutch takes the engine power, and puts this down through the drive shaft, to the driven wheels on the road but allows you to disengage the engine whilst performing a gear change.

Contact like this requires a lot of grip and a fast response. The more power you have the harder it is for the clutch to operate.

Read more....

High performance sports exhausts systems and mods.

Sports exhaust design and performance gains. "Blow that – exhausting stuff." TorqueCars will take a look at sports exhausts as […]

Read more....

Suspension settings, lowering and stiffening

On the track your priority is fast cornering and suspension plays a large part in this. Track conditions are quite forgiving and you can make some compromises like using hard suspension and lowering the car for optimum aerodynamics and a low centre of gravity.

This works well because tracks are fairly flat and you do not have a carrier bag full of eggs in the car from your return trip to the supermarket.

Read more....




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

  • What is Torque and BHP? Sorry to be a numtie but...
    Sign up now


  • AE86 a little slow at the top end ...
    Sign up now


  • Looking for tuners in Kent...
    Sign up now
  • Having trouble with loss of power at 3000 RPM - 4000 RPM ...
    Sign up now
  • This is one of the most helpful forums I've ever been on...
    Sign up now
  • I'm in Dorset and want the best ...
    Sign up now


Boost Controllers

Boost controllers and remaps
Read more...

Chip Tuning

Chip Tuning – better engine management.
Read more...

Fuel And Additives

Fuel and fuel additives octane and pressure boost valves.
Read more...

Engine Tuning

High performance engine tuning mods that improve performance.
Read more...

Diesel Remaps

Remaps for diesel engines
Read more...

Carbon Fibre

Carbon fibre bonnets and body panels.
Read more...

Headlamp Conversions

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

Engine Dress Up

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

Wheel Painting

Painted alloy wheels – painting your wheels.
Read more...

MPG Calculator

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