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BMW doesn’t just build engines, they build award-winning engines and their range of single and twin-turbocharged petrol in-line 6 cylinder engines, including the N54, N55, S55 and later B58 are ranked amongst the best. Used in vehicles from 2006 to the present day including in heavier hitting models such as the F2x M135i / M140i, M235i / M240i and F8x M2 / M3 and M4, tuners and track-day enthusiasts alike are wringing every last HP out of them, and the often stratospheric torque figures result …

Audi’s latest MQB platform has spawned a monster in the RS3 8V and its coupe cousin, the TTRS 8S. With 360-400bhp as standard, its 2.5L 5-Cyl engine and 4WD drivetrain propel it to warp speed at an incredible pace. For some, that’s simply not enough and the performance tuning market is awash with upgrades and packages that can take it beyond 500bhp with relative ease. More power means more stress on the standard components, however, and one area in particular that suffers is the rubber engine …

The VW T5 and T6 have been great additions to VW’s Transporter series, with a wide range of uses from commercial to leisure, proving incredibly popular with each generation. This popularity has meant vast communities of T5/T6 owners and specialists have created a demand for upgrades to make their vehicles not only drive better but look fantastic whilst doing so. One of the most common modifications carried out is to fit larger wheels and lower the ride height to create a more stanced look. Un …

Despite the first sold being 24yrs old, the BMW E46 3-Series is still hugely popular and the platform for some of our most popular selling parts even to this day, so we’re always on the lookout for additions. A recent enquiry and something brought to our attention is larger core performance radiators and subsequently how they are mounted, which has led to this week’s release – PFF5-4652 Offset Lower Radiator Mount Kit.The thicker core of these radiators (and therefore end tanks) relocate the en …

Whether it’s for restoration or general repairing needs, replacement OE rubber suspension components are expensive and increasingly hard to come by; in particular the engine mounts for Classic Citroëns and the Maserati Merak. Made from natural rubber, the original mounts are susceptible to ageing and premature breakdown from oil and other contaminants, causing persishing and softening of the rubber which leads to: Excessive engine movement Vague throttle response Imprecise gear shifting Th …