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  • K-Tec Racing Renaultsport Twingo 163

    K-Tec Racing has announced a performance package for the Renaultsport Twingo 133.

    The 1.6 liter four-cylinder engine originally produces 133HP (98 kW) and 160Nm (118 lb-ft) of torque. K-Tec boosted it to 163HP (121 kW) and 192Nm (142  lb-ft) thanks to a high-performance tubular exhaust manifold and system as well as Cat Cams Stage 1 and an ECU re-map.

    The price for the full kit is £2,625 and comes with a 12-month warranty. Individual components are available on request. For example the full ‘163’ exhaust system and manifold can be supplied and fitted for £1187 including parts, labour and VAT, while the Cat Cams supplied and fitted with a new cambelt and ECU mapping is priced at £1439.

    2012 Twingo Renaultsport 133
    2012 Twingo Renaultsport 133

    Source: K-Tec Racing

  • RenaultSport Megane 265 Trophy by K-Tec Racing

    K-Tec Racing RenaultSport Megane 265 Trophy

    K-Tec Racing has announced engine performance upgrade for the latest, hottest version of the RenaultSport Megane, the 265 Trophy.

    The name is “Performance Pack 1”m which boosts the 2.0 litre turbocharged petrol engine to 305HP (224 kW) and 441Nm (327 lb-ft). This is an increase of 40HP and 81Nm. In other words the 1387 kilo Megane 265 Trophy will accelerate in under 6 seconds to 100 km/h and hit the top speed of 255 km/h (158 mph).

    Priced at just £414 including installation, rolling road testing and VAT, the exciting K-Tec Racing Performance Pack 1 for the RenaultSport Megane 265 Trophy is available now.

    For additional peace of mind, all of K-Tec Racing’s Performance Pack upgrades are now covered by a sector leading 12 month / 30,000 mile supplementary vehicle warranty.

    2012 Renault Megane Renaultsport 265
    2012 Renault Megane Renaultsport 265


    Source: K-Tec Racing

  • K-Tec Racing Upgrade For Clio 197/200

    K-Tec-Racing-Renault-Sport-Clio-200-KTR215-thumbK-Tec Racing tend specialize in Renault-tweaking. Today, the have a new engine upgrade for the Renault Sport Clio 197 or 200. It sounds dodgy, but it isn’t. They are even offering a 12 month/ 30, 000 miles warranty. Besides, the jump in power is not stunningly drastic.

    According to K-Tec, many throttle friendly owners of the Clio 197/200 express minor discontent at the low and mid sectors of the rev counter. Their upgrade is specifically targeted for the car’s F4R 830 engine. It’s called the “KTR215” and you pay for it £1,366 ($2,156) you get. In return you get:

    • 1 x set of Cat Cam 402 high performance billet steel camshafts
    • 1 x genuine Renault cam timing belt
    • 1 x set genuine Renault camshaft caps
    • Installation by K-Tec Racing’s technicians
    • Bespoke K-Tec Racing OBDII ECU remap

    That means an additional lump of 12lb-ft. of torque at 3600 rpm and 10lb-ft more between 5200-7500 rpm. In terms of horsepower – plus 10 hp more at 5200 rpm and 15 more at 7000 rpm. The end result is a maximum output of 215 bhp and 175lb-ft of torque. These numbers will matter in real life situations and on the track as well.

    K-Tec Racing Renault Sport Clio 200 with KTR215 Upgrade
    K-Tec Racing Renault Sport Clio 200 with KTR215 Upgrade

    Source: K-Tec Racing