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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.

Electric water pumps

In a performance engine you should never underestimate the need for adequate cooling.

All water cooled cars work on the principle of water being pumped around the engine and then to a radiator where it releases the heat.

Most water pumps are mechanical and run off the crank.

Fitting Strut Braces and installation of brace

Fitting a strut brace and performance benefits "Strut your funky stuff" Think of a car like a shoebox with no […]

Remaps for diesel engines

Our members frequently talk about their latest mods and power figures. Many of our members have remapped their diesel engines and boast of more power, better economy and unchanged reliability.

But do the claims live up to reality? What sort of power figures can you get from a diesel remap? Diesels have really come so far in a very short time.

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Engine Mods

Engine tuning mods for various engine types
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Camshafts

Choosing cam profile for fast road and track.
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Car Lightening

Weight reduction and lightening a car to increase performance.
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Flywheel Lightening

Flywheel lightening & performance gains from lighter flywheels
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Induction Kits

Best cold air intake induction kits and performance impact
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Wide Body Kits

Wide body kits and flared arches
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Car Styles

Definitions of car styling looks
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Wheel Painting

Painted alloy wheels – painting your wheels.
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Car Mats

Tailored fitted custom and off the shelf car mats.
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MPG Calculator

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