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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.

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.

Fuelling uprating the fuel pump, injectors and fuel pressure regulator

Fuel systems "A car with a drink problem!" Cars need a precise mix of oxygen and fuel to burn effectively. […]

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 […]

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Winter Tyres

Benefits & advantages of Winter tyres & snow tyres
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Diesel Remaps

Remaps for diesel engines
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Suspension Settings

Suspension setup and suspension settings and fine tuning.
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Adding Turbo

How to add a turbo to a non turbo car.
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Suspension

Suspension settings, lowering and stiffening
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Headlamp Conversions

Headlight Conversion kits. HID, LED conversion kits.
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De Locking

Delocking a car how to delock a car
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Painting Calipers

Tips on brake caliper painting.
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Flip Paint

Getting a flip paint effect
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MPG Calculator

MPG calculator UK miles per Gallon - calculate MPG and save fuel
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