News archive
News archive
Earlier news and product posts from TDI, kept for reference.
2012
- 6 Oct 2012Subaru Impreza GRB/GRF HKS Super Turbo MufflerSubaru Impreza GRB/GRF HKS Super Turbo Muffler New for Subaru Imprezza GRB/GRF model owners looking for an exhaust system capable of supporting 500hp, is the new Super Turbo Muffler from HKS. The use of 75mm pipework and a… Read more
- 5 Oct 2012HKS Supercharger System for Toyota GT86 and Subaru BRZHKS Supercharger System for Toyota GT86 and Subaru BRZ We’re now offering the new HKS centrifugal supercharger solution for the Toyota GT86 and Subaru BRZ! Retailing at £4950 plus vat, HKS has now launched their GTS7040L kit for the Toyota GT86 and… Read more
- 5 Oct 2012Porsche 997 Turbo: Handling UpgradePorsche 997 Turbo: Handling Upgrade Whilst having a capable chassis as standard, the Porsche 997 Turbo can be improved further by careful adjustment of the suspension geometry. The development story: The driver of this car was relatively happy with the… Read more
- 26 Sept 2012Porsche 997 GT3 Improved HandlingPorsche 997 GT3 Improved Handling Having received critical acclaim with our chassis development on supercar and sports marques such as Aston Martin, Ferrari, Lamborghini, Bentley, Jaguar, Honda etc, we are always interested in turning our expertise to new and interesting… Read more
- 8 Aug 2012Honda CR-Z Projekt HYCAEI – Part 5 – The ConclusionHonda CR-Z Projekt HYCAEI – Part 5 – The Conclusion. Having completed Projekt HYCAEI, it’s now time to run the engine and deal with any teething problems. The first issue we encountered was excessive movement of the engine in a… Read more
- 14 Jul 2012Honda CR-Z Wavetrac LSD InstallationHonda CR-Z Wavetrac LSD Installation. Wavetrac announced that they had a limited slip differential available for the CR-Z so we immediately got one in. We’ve had huge success with Wavetrac LSD’s over the years, and many clients state that this… Read more
- 28 Jun 2012Group C Racing Legends TunedGroup C Racing Legends Tuned Following on from our recent successful tuning endeavours on a couple of Group C race cars for Hoffmanns Motorsport and for Phil Stott Motorsport, two more legends of the Group C era arrive at Torque Developments International today.… Read more
- 31 Mar 2012Hondata ECU remapping system now available for Honda CR-Z Sports hybridHondata ECU remapping system now available for Honda CR-Z Sports hybrid We love the Honda CR-Z hybrid here at Torque Developments! We love its looks and its economy, but it’s simply not fast enough to excite. As standard the driving experience leaves us wanting… Read more
- 8 Feb 2012Nissan SR20DET Forged Engine Build (Part 4)Nissan SR20DET Forged Engine Build (Part 4) Following on from the high performance engine build detailed in earlier blogs, and a very careful engine running in process, Phil brought his cherished S14 200SX back to us for a check… Read more
- 1 Feb 2012New TODA ‘High Power’ performance exhausts for the Honda NSXNew TODA ‘High Power’ performance exhausts for the Honda NSX now available from Torque Developments International Honda’s NSX is the stuff of legend. Developed with input from Ayrton Senna, produced by Honda for 15 years with only minor changes, it’s… Read more
- 30 Jan 2012HKS Honda S2000 Super Sound Master performance exhaustThe final new teaser release from 2012 HKS range at the Tokyo Auto Salon was a new ‘Super Sound Master’ performance muffler / exhaust system for the Honda S2000. Designed to let Honda S2000’s owners enjoy the full vocal delights… Read more
- 30 Jan 2012Honda S2000 HKS ‘twisted’ 4-2-1 exhaust manifoldHonda S2000 HKS ‘twisted’ 4-2-1 exhaust manifold The second of HKS’s new for Honda S2000 tuning goodies that were on display at the recent 2012 Tokyo Auto Salon – a new design of 4-2-1 tubular stainless steel high performance exhaust… Read more
- 30 Jan 2012Honda S2000 HKS 350BHP Supercharger SystemHonda S2000 HKS 350BHP Supercharger System HKS has some very tempting new tuning parts for key Japanese models that debuted at the 2012 Tokyo Auto Salon! Firstly a great upgrade package for Honda S2000 owners – a GT Supercharger kit. Called… Read more
- 28 Jan 2012Honda CR-Z – MUGEN Air box InstallationHonda CR-Z – MUGEN Air box Installation Having reduced the exhaust back pressure in part 2 of this blog, we turned our attention to minimising the intake restriction that creates a depression in the intake flow path which reduces engine… Read more
- 27 Jan 2012Honda CR-Z MUGEN exhaust system InstallationWhen attempting to increase theVolumetric Efficiency (VE) of an engine, it’s important to reduce air flow losses in the paths to and from the engine. The standard exhaust system is quite restrictive so it’s important to minimise (or preferably eliminate!)… Read more
- 27 Jan 2012Honda CR-Z Projekt HYCAEI – Turbocharged CR-ZHonda CR-Z Projekt HYCAEI – Turbocharged CR-Z Here’s the story of a very interesting project based on the amazing Honda CR-Z. Nick, our client for many years, aquired his pearl white Honda CR-Z when new in 2011. Being no stranger… Read more
- 25 Jan 2012Nissan Juke Performance UpgradesNissan Juke Performance Upgrades. HKS performance exhausts & induction upgrades now available from TDi-plc for Nissan Juke Nissan’s Juke is real ‘Marmite’ car. Some would say that it’s a surefire entrant for the Ugly Bug ball, while others would say… Read more
- 25 Jan 2012Mitsubishi Lancer Evo X HKS Super Turbo ExhaustMitsubishi Lancer Evo X High Performance Exhaust. HKS Super Turbo Muffler exhaust system for Mitsubishi Lancer Evo X If you own a Mitsubishi Lancer Evo X and you’d like a high performance exhaust that won’t cause your ears to bleed, then… Read more
- 20 Jan 2012Academy of Motorsport Sciences Training CoursesAcademy of Motorsport Sciences Training Courses Knowledge is power! Have you ever wanted to learn more about how to improve your car’s performance, but don’t have the time to dedicate to studying motorsport engineering for three years? Torque Developments now… Read more
- 16 Jan 2012Torque Developments appointed MSVR Technical Partner for two key championshipsTorque Developments appointed MSVR Technical Partner for two key championships Torque Developments is proud and delighted to have been appointed as Technical Partner to MSVR – the racing arm of UK circuit owner Motorsport Vision – with key responsibilities for… Read more
2011
- 12 Dec 2011Nissan SR20DET High Performance Engine Build (Part 3)Nissan SR20DET High Performance Engine Build (Part 3) This is the latest edition of our Nissan SR20DET High Performance Engine Build (Part 3). After trial fitting the new Garret GT Turbine and tubular exhaust manifold, it’s time to get the engine off… Read more
- 5 Dec 2011HKS DCT transmission oil cooler for Nissan GT-R35HKS DCT transmission oil cooler for Nissan GT-R35 Now available at TDi-plc (Torque Developments) the HKS DCT transmission Oil Cooler kit for the 2011 Nissan R35 GT-R with the GR6 semi-automatic gearbox. Designed for both road and track driving, the… Read more
- 5 Dec 2011HKS EVC 6 Boost ControllerHKS EVC 6 Boost Controller TDi-plc (Torque Developments International) is pleased to announce the release of the latest 2011 generation of HKS EVC 6 electronic boost controller, which now incorporates a colour screen and numerous improvements over previous versions. A… Read more
- 23 Nov 2011Front Wavetrac® limited slip differential now available for Mitsubishi Evo 8 / 9Front Wavetrac® limited slip differential now available for Mitsubishi Evo 8 / 9 Torque Developments plc is delighted to launch a Wavetrac® limited slip differential for the front axle of the popular Mitsubishi Lancer Evo 8 and 9 models with… Read more
- 23 Nov 2011TODA high strength forged steel con-rods for Honda B18C VTEC engineTODA high strength forged steel con-rods for Honda B18C VTEC engine The B18C Honda VTEC engine is well known as a tuner’s favourite, where its ability to produce very high power outputs is the stuff of legend. But even the… Read more
- 22 Nov 2011Leading Lotus race championships to use Torque Developments expertise for 2012Leading Lotus race championships to use Torque Developments expertise for 2012 Recognising its unique expertise, facilities and ‘can-do’ attitude, Torque Developments has been retained by the three key Lotus race series as official performance validator, a role it has enjoyed… Read more
- 21 Nov 2011HKS Service PackHKS Service Pack Torque Developments plc is pleased to announce a special HKS Service Package offer for the Christmas holiday season, designed to keep your Japanese performance car in top condition. The Torque Developments HKS Service packages consist of replacement… Read more
- 21 Nov 2011Motionsport Lotus Elise wins Britcar Championship with Torque DevelopmentsMotionsport Lotus Elise wins Britcar Championship with Torque Developments Torque Developments International supported Motionsport’s Lotus Elise has won the Britcar Class 1 Endurance GT-N Championship this weekend, taking a well deserved victory after a long and challengine season. Congratulations a
- 16 Nov 2011Aston Martin DB5 Race CarThis race prepared Aston Martin DB5 was brought in to us recently to avail itself of our Rototest chassis dyno and ventilated test cell facilities. Read more
- 14 Nov 2011TODA Racing 1884cc big bore kit for Suzuki Swift Sport M16A engineTODA Racing 1884cc big bore kit for Suzuki Swift Sport M16A engine The growing Suzuki Swift Sport tuning scene continues to evolve! The latest release from legendary Japanese tuning house TODA Racing for the ZC31S model’s M16A 16-valve engine is… Read more
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