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Benefits and drawbacks of engine water injection systems

You’ve finished tuning up your engine but you find that at full throttle the engine splutters or stalls. When you get the car on a diagnostic you find that the knock sensor is kicking in to protect the engine.

Engine knock is a condition where the fuel inside the engine ignites prematurely and occurs within an engine running at high compression. (It can also be caused by other factors including low octane/poor quality fuel or hot spots within the engine.)

Benefits & advantages of Winter tyres & snow tyres

With the poor winter driving conditions hitting the UK in 2010 many drivers are looking at winter tyres. Other countries are prepared for the snow and poor weather and are used to the concept of winter tyres.

So what are winter tyres, what do they do and are they a good idea?

How to tune a car engine for power or economy

Let’s take a look at ways to tune a car engine and what exactly we mean by engine tuning.

First up we have to accept that there are many different types of engines.

We can only cover generic theory in this article on how to tune a car and suggest if you want more specific advice you sign up to our car forums where our helpful and friendly members will assist you further.

Weight reduction and lightening a car to increase performance.

Maximise your performance gains with strict weight reduction. "Weight reduction. Putting your car on a diet.." Lighter cars are quicker […]

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Intake Valves

Big valve kits – larger intake valves.
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Aftermarket Intercooler

Gaining power from the addition of an intercooler on a turbo engine
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Limited Slip Diffs

Limited slip diffs, which LSD is best for handling.
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Engine Balancing

Engine Balancing – balancing pistons, rods and crank.
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Under Car Neons

How to fit under car neon light kits. Fitting neon tube glow light
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Re upholstery for your car from seats to dashboard.
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Stretched Tyres

Are stretched tyres legal and safe
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Gullwing Doors & gull wing door conversion kits
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MPG Calculator

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