The SU Carburettor High Performance Manual

The SU Carburettor High Performance Manual
Author: Des Hammill
Publisher: David and Charles
Total Pages: 284
Release: 2017-08-22
Genre:
ISBN: 1787112209

Did you know that SUs can give almost as much performance as Webers & Dellortos? Here’s an expert guide to building and modifying SU carburettors to suit high-performance applications. Includes re-profiling needles and how to ‘jet’ SUs for almost any application.

SU Carburettor High-Performance Manual

SU Carburettor High-Performance Manual
Author: Des Hammill
Publisher: Veloce Publishing
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2007-02-01
Genre: Transportation
ISBN: 9781845840730

This book is for those people who wish to tune SU carburetors themselves, irrespective of how many carburetors there are on the engine or what type of engine it is. This book explains how to set up carburetors and choose needles for any application, and how to test the engine to make sure that the induction system is tuned for optimum performance.

The 1275cc A-Series High Performance Manual

The 1275cc A-Series High Performance Manual
Author: Des Hammill
Publisher: David and Charles
Total Pages: 372
Release: 2014-08-20
Genre:
ISBN: 1845847725

A completely reworked and much enlarged (by over 60 pages) book based on Des Hammill's much respected earlier work on how to get more power from the A-Series engine.Colour throughout.

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 ...

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.

How to Rebuild and Modify Rochester Quadrajet Carburetors

How to Rebuild and Modify Rochester Quadrajet Carburetors
Author: Cliff Ruggles
Publisher: CarTech Inc
Total Pages: 130
Release: 2006
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1932494189

The Rochester Quadrajet carburetor was found perched atop the engine of many a classic GM performance vehicle. The Q-Jet is a very capable but often misunderstood carb. This book, How to Rebuild and Modify Rochester Quadrajet Carburetors, seeks to lift the veil of mystery surrounding the Q-Jet and show owners how to tune and modify their carbs for maximum performance. The book will be a complete guide to selecting, rebuilding, and modifying the Q-Jet, aimed at both muscle car restorers and racers. The book includes a history of the Q-Jet, an explanation of how the carb works, a guide to selecting and finding the right carb, instructions on how to rebuild the carb, and extensive descriptions of high-performance modifications that will help anyone with a Q-Jet carb crush the competition.

How to Improve Triumph TR2-4A

How to Improve Triumph TR2-4A
Author: Roger Williams
Publisher: David and Charles
Total Pages: 769
Release: 2017-03-29
Genre:
ISBN: 1845848128

Aided by top racing and high-performance TR specialists, his own experiences & those of other amateur restorers, the author explains in some detail how to increase the performance and handling of the four-cylinder TR sports cars for fast road, track days, or more serious motorsport.

SU Carburetters Tuning Tips And Techniques

SU Carburetters Tuning Tips And Techniques
Author: R.M. Clarke
Publisher: Brooklands Books Limited
Total Pages: 0
Release: 1994-10-21
Genre: Transportation
ISBN: 9781855202559

Looking for improved performance from your SU carburetor? This detailed manual provides the techniques required to achieve the performance you're looking for! Specific chapters offer instruction in Basic Design and Function; Overhauling and Fault Finding; Mixtures and Tuning; Dismantling & Assembly; and more. Applicable to Mini Cooper, Sprite, Bentley, Jaguar E-Type, Daimler V8 and a variety of other popular classic cars. Also covers all SU fuel pumps.