Author : Peter Burgess and David Gollan
Publisher : David and Charles
Page : 219 pages
File Size : 47,22 MB
Release : 2013-01-03
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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.
Author : Des Hammill
Publisher : David and Charles
Page : 302 pages
File Size : 35,10 MB
Release : 2015-05-11
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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.
Author : Des Hammill
Publisher : David and Charles
Page : 270 pages
File Size : 16,68 MB
Release : 2014-09-01
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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.
Author : Peter Burgess
Publisher : David and Charles
Page : 316 pages
File Size : 13,52 MB
Release : 2013-08-09
Category :
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.
Author : Roger Williams
Publisher : David and Charles
Page : 637 pages
File Size : 32,32 MB
Release : 2024-08-15
Category :
ISBN : 1845846672
Using his own wealth of hands-on experience combined with input from many amateur restorers, and aided by the top TR specialists, Roger Williams explains in great detail how to increase the performance and improve the handling and braking of the six-cylinder TR sports cars for fast road use, track days or more serious motorsport.
Author : Des Hammill
Publisher : David and Charles
Page : 355 pages
File Size : 44,46 MB
Release : 2014-10-15
Category :
ISBN : 1845848004
All you could want to know about the most famous and popular high performance sidedraught carbs. Covers strip and rebuild, tuning, choke sizes and much more. Features: *New! Enlarged, revised and updated edition * complete with extra illustrations - of Veloce's best-selling SpeedPro title. * New information on Dellorto carburettors * All you could want to know about the world's most famous and popular high-performance sidedraught carburetors. * Application formula gives the right set-up for YOUR car. * Covers all Weber DCOE, DCO/SP & Dellorto DHLA carburetors. * Strip & rebuild, tuning, jetting & choke sizes. - New! Enlarged, revised and updated edition - complete with extra illustrations - of Veloce's best-selling SpeedPro title. - New information on Dellorto carburettors- All you could want to know about the world's most famous and popular high-performance
Author : Des Hammill
Publisher : David and Charles
Page : 232 pages
File Size : 11,17 MB
Release : 2018-06-18
Category :
ISBN : 1787113752
Des Hammill provides expert practical advice on how to build an ignition system that delivers maximum power reliably. This book tells you how to build an excellent system, in a cost effective way, and how to optimise the ignition timing of any high-performance engine. A useful hands-on guide for the home mechanic.
Author : Terry O'Neil
Publisher : David and Charles
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 27,68 MB
Release : 2022-02-03
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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 ...
Author : Terry O'Neil
Publisher : David and Charles
Page : 432 pages
File Size : 26,4 MB
Release : 2022-02-02
Category :
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.
Author : Brian Long
Publisher : Veloce
Page : 238 pages
File Size : 21,15 MB
Release : 2006
Category : 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.
