How to Build, Modify and Power Tune Cylinder Heads

How to Build, Modify and Power Tune Cylinder Heads
Author: Peter Burgess and David Gollan
Publisher: David and Charles
Total Pages: 219
Release: 2013-01-03
Genre:
ISBN: 1845846087

The complete practical guide to successfully modifying cylinder heads for maximum power, economy and reliability. Applies to almost every car/motorcycle (not 2-stroke) and to all road and track applications.

How to Power Tune Minis on a Small Budget - New Updated & Revised Edition

How to Power Tune Minis on a Small Budget - New Updated & Revised Edition
Author: Des Hammill
Publisher: David and Charles
Total Pages: 216
Release: 2013-12-10
Genre:
ISBN: 1845845870

Practical and clear information aimed at Mini owners who want to improve their cars performance without spending a huge amount of money. The modifications described relate to simply bolting-on the appropriate mix of (mainly standard) parts, then tuning the engine to the specifications given. Includes advice on gear ratios and uprating brakes.

How to Power Tune the BMC/BL/Rover 998 A-Series Engine for Road and Track

How to Power Tune the BMC/BL/Rover 998 A-Series Engine for Road and Track
Author: Des Hammill
Publisher: David and Charles
Total Pages: 302
Release: 2015-05-11
Genre:
ISBN: 1845846648

The 998 A-Series powers Minis and Metros in particular. The book’s advice can also be used to uprate Midget/Sprite 948cc engines to 998cc. Complete guide to obtaining maximum power with reliability from the popular 998cc engine.

How to Power Tune MGB 4-Cylinder Engines

How to Power Tune MGB 4-Cylinder Engines
Author: Peter Burgess
Publisher: David and Charles
Total Pages: 316
Release: 2013-08-09
Genre:
ISBN: 184584517X

New edition for Summer 2013. All you need to know about getting maximum performance for road and track from the MGB 4-cylinder B-Series engine.

How To Power Tune Ford V8 - 221, 255, 260, 289, 302 & 351 cu in Smallblock engines for road and track

How To Power Tune Ford V8 - 221, 255, 260, 289, 302 & 351 cu in Smallblock engines for road and track
Author: Des Hammill
Publisher: David and Charles
Total Pages: 423
Release: 2014-01-07
Genre:
ISBN: 1845845994

The complete illustrated guide to building a powerful and reliable high performance Ford V8 smallblock engine for street or track use. Covers limitations of standard components, component modifications, component interchanges, blueprinting and professional build tips. All Des Hammills advice is based on many years of practical experience with these engines.

How To Power Tune Jaguar XK 3.4, 3.8 & 4.2 Litre Engines

How To Power Tune Jaguar XK 3.4, 3.8 & 4.2 Litre Engines
Author: Des Hammill
Publisher: David and Charles
Total Pages: 270
Release: 2014-09-01
Genre:
ISBN: 1845846664

Full details on camshafts, camshaft timing, valve springs and cylinder head options and modifications. Carburation chapters cover: 13/4 and 2 inch twin SU setups; triple 2 inch SUs; and triple Weber and Dellorto setups. A special section is included on modifying SUs for improved engine performance, along with the relevant needle specifications. Full details on ignition systems and timing, exhaust manifolds and systems and general tune-up information.

Subaru Impreza

Subaru Impreza
Author: Brian Long
Publisher: Veloce
Total Pages: 238
Release: 2006
Genre: Transportation
ISBN: 9781845840334

Perceived as a replacement for the long running Leone, the Impreza quickly gained a great reputation through Subaru's successful WRC program. This book covers the full story of the Impreza, from concept through to the current production car, looking at the rally machines along the way, and illustrated throughout with contemporary material. Now with over 400 mainly color pictures and significant additional text, this is a fantastic warts and all account of an amazing car.

Northeast American Sports Car Races 1950-1959

Northeast American Sports Car Races 1950-1959
Author: Terry O'Neil
Publisher: David and Charles
Total Pages: 432
Release: 2022-02-02
Genre:
ISBN: 178711841X

This book focuses on the different aspects that contributed to the development of Northeast American sports car racing during the 1950s. The evolution from amateur drivers racing on public roads in 1950, to both professional and amateur drivers racing at private, purpose-built tracks in 1959, demanded huge leaps of faith, trust and understanding. The transition was neither easy nor uneventful for drivers, clubs or track owners, and the tragedy, politics and intrigue that came to characterise the period are covered here in fascinating detail.

Runways & Racers

Runways & Racers
Author: Terry O'Neil
Publisher: David and Charles
Total Pages: 208
Release: 2022-02-03
Genre:
ISBN: 1787118436

Runways and Racers focuses on sports car races held at military installations throughout America in the early 1950s. It was a marriage of convenience for the Sports Car Club of America and the Strategic Air Command, with both parties gaining advantages from the arrangement. The thorn in the side turned out to be a Congressman whose own aspirations exceeded his standing, but who found himself in a position to be able to influence the outcome of events ...

How to Power Tune Harley Davidson 1340 Evolution Engines

How to Power Tune Harley Davidson 1340 Evolution Engines
Author: Des Hammill
Publisher: David and Charles
Total Pages: 146
Release:
Genre:
ISBN: 1845845072

A complete practical guide on how to get more power with reliability from Harley's Evolution V-twin engine without wasting money on modifications that don't work and over-specced parts. Includes cylinder head planing and porting; valves, valve springs and valve seats; carburetors, camshafts and followers; crankshaft; connecting rods; pistons; engine balancing; flywheel; main bearings - and much, much more. Index.