Torque Developments Blog

With 240bhp available from just 1997cc, the F20C engine in the Honda S2000 sportscar is rightly regarded as one of the finest powerplants ever produced. Even so, as leading Japanese tuning house TODA Racing has frequently shown, the F20C provides scope for considerable performance enhancement for S2000 enthusiasts.

With this in mind, TODA Racing is pleased to announce its latest product for the S2000 – an ultra lightweight crank pulley kit for the F20C engine as used in UK and European models, which gains up to 8bhp, according to dyno testing.

Designed to reduce engine inertia and improve the acceleration response of the F20C engine, key features of the TODA Racing lightweight crank pulley kit are:-

• The F20C lightweight pulley kit features three pulleys produced from a high quality, low weight aluminium alloy
• The lightweight anodised in a distinctive red finish (black, blue or gold finishes are available from TODA as a cost option)
• A special TODA developed material is used on the oil sealing face of the crank pulley to ensure integrity and reduce wear
• Two versions of the TODA Racing lightweight crank pulley kit are available, covering both air conditioning equipped and non-a/c equipped versions of the Honda S2000.
• A specially shortened timing belt is provided for the non-a/c version of the kit, while the a/c version uses a standard Honda belt.
• TODA Racing has used the same hexagon socket design on the lightweight crank pulley to ensure that the OE Honda tool can be used pulley installation and removal.

Developed, tested and proven to the high quality levels expected by TODA Racing’s technicians, the new Honda S2000 F20C ultra lightweight alloy pulley kit is available now exclusively from TODA Europe, a division of Torque Developments International Plc, with two different part numbers and prices:-

TODA Racing Honda S2000 F20C ultra lightweight alloy pulley kit for a/c equipped cars, priced at £621.00 including VAT @ 17.5%. 

TODA Racing Honda S2000 F20C ultra lightweight alloy pulley kit for non a/c equipped cars, priced at £661.25 including VAT @ 17.5%.

TDi North, the sister company to Torque Developments International Plc, is pleased to announce a change of management at its successful Warrington based tuning facility. As of the 11^th January 2010 Paul West has been appointed Managing Director of TDi-North, having previously been employed at TDi North in a workshop and trackside focused role.

“I am sure that this appointment further strengthens the already excellent team at TDi-North, which has been behind some of the most successful high performance tuned Japanese cars since 2004,” says TDi-Plc Chairman Mark Catchpole.

TDi North’s facilities include a 4wd drive chassis dynomometer rated to 1600bhp, a fully equipped workshop and accreditation from the US based EFI University – commonly regarded as the bench mark qualification amongst tuning companies.

TDi North Ltd is an official dealer for TODA, Hondata, HKS (FCON Power writer), Spoon Sports, Tein, Crower, Millers oils, Energy Suspension as well as supplying AEM, Apexi, Blitz, DC Sports, GruppeM, Mugen, Quaife and Jackson Racing products.

As used on the forthcoming Civic Type R MUGEN, Torque Developments International Plc is pleased to announce that leading Japanese tuning house MUGEN has launched a set of ‘Assist Meter’ gauges for the European FN2 model of the Honda Civic Type R.

Designed to accurately monitor water temperature, oil temperature and oil pressure parameters, the MUGEN Assist Meter gauges easily convey the information to the driver using conventional style analogue readouts.

However, advanced MUGEN electronics technology has enabled the Assist Meters to offer considerably more user information than ordinary gauges. That’s because thanks to a supplied multifunction control box, the MUGEN Assist Meters offer users the ability to:- 

• Preset their own warning light levels
• Record and playback readings
• Easily view maximum readings with ‘Peak’ button and illuminated ‘Peak’ lights

Developed and tested by MUGEN’s Japanese engineers to OEM standards of performance and durability, the new MUGEN Honda Civic Type R FN2 Assist Meters are designed to use a special MUGEN gauge hood to ensure, neat and simple installation and maximum visibility for the driver.

Supplied complete with electronic control box, sensors, wiring loom and hood, the MUGEN FN2 Assist Meters are available now from principal MUGEN stockist Torque Developments International Plc, costing £1306.24 including VAT @ 17.5%.

The MUGEN brand is synonymous with extracting unlimited performance and style from the Honda range of cars, thanks to its extensive portfolio of ultra high quality upgrade components, both large and small.And one of the most accessible ways of getting a touch of that MUGEN magic has just been launched for the Honda Civic Type R FN2, in the form of MUGEN alloy oil filler cap.

Topped off by the iconic MUGEN logo in black on a white background, the MUGEN K20A billet alloy oil filler caps are a direct replacement for the factory Civic Type R FN2 plastic item (they also fit Civic Type R FD2 / EP3 and Integra DC-5 models.)

The MUGEN alloy oil filler caps are available now from principal MUGEN stockist Torque Developments International Plc, costing £76.19 including VAT @ 17.5%.

Our Thurrock technical centre was packed with high power TVR’s on Saturday 12th December, as ten owner’s of Blackpool’s finest enjoyed in depth performance analysis on TDi’s super accurate Rototest VPA-R hub dynomometer.

Despite the chilly conditions, a good day was enjoyed by all, with all proceeds going to Great Ormond Street Hospital. You can view the results by clicking onto this YouTube link:- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KYJPjpdZq3s

The company that’s renowned for producing big numbers from its customer’s cars is now pleased to announce a new sales initiative based around a big, fat zero. That’s because leading British Japanese tuning house TDi Plc can now offer its retail sales customers more choice and peace of mind, in the form of six months credit, at 0% interest.

Subject to status and approval, TDi’s interest free credit offer is available for the purchase, installation and tuning for the following high quality brands:  

• HKS
• MUGEN
• TODA Racing

With a massive variety of upgrades available from these three suppliers suitable for popular models from Honda, Mazda, Mitsubishi, Toyota and Subaru, enhancing your Japanese vehicle’s performance and style has never been easier, thanks to Torque Developments International!