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This book is for those people who wish to tune SU carburettors themselves, irrespective of how many carburettors there are on the engine or what type of engine it is. The SU Carburettor High Performance Manual explains how to set up carburettors and choose, or even modify, needles for any application, and how to test the engine to make sure that the induction system is tuned for optimum performance.
Written with the full cooperation of all of the remaining protagonists, one way or another, this book covers everything regarding the development of these engines. The author managed to find everyone alive who was directly involved with the racing engines. 30 months it in the writing, this is an incredibly detailled book.
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.
How to Choose Camshafts & Time Them for Maximum Power By Des Hammill. Choose the right camshaft the first time! From the smallest 4-cylinders to the largest V8s, this guide covers pushrod operated valve engines, single ohc engines, twin ohc engines, and camshaft timing techniques for all engines. Includes coverage of durations, lift and lobe phasing, finding the best possible camshaft timing position every time. Detailed information that will assure maximum performance! Sftbd., 8 1/4"x 9 3/4", 64 pgs., 100 b&w ill.
The most complete DIY reference for owners of the world-renowned side-draft carburetors. Leading automotive how-to author Des Hammill guides readers through the ins and outs of such topics as stripping, rebuilding and choosing the best choke for the engine. Expanded features include updated information on off-road applications and recommended settings for various engines and applications, including the Toyota MR2 and Jaguar XK.
How to make SU carburetors perform almost as well as sidedraught Webers/Dellortos. - Complete guide to modifying SUs for high-performance applications. - Includes needle reprofiling. - The author is an engineer and a professional race engine builder. - Step-by-step illustrated procedures. - Millions of cars are equipped with SU carburetors.
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
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.
Everything you could want top know about increasing the performance and reliability of the Rover V8 engine which has been in production since 1967. Derived from a Buick design, the engine first appeared in the Rover P5B of 1967, but continued in use through subsequent Rover models: P6 and SD1. Not only a favourite of kit car builders, the Rover V8 also appeared in Morgans, TVRs, Land Rovers, Range Rovers, MGB V8 and the Leyland P76 in Australia. Coverage includes: limitations of standard components; short block preparation/clearances; solving the oiling & main cap problems of pre- 94 cylinder blocks; full details of cylinder head modifications; optimising ignition settings; exhaust system requirements; Holley, Weber & SU carburettor/inlet manifold options; camshaft & valve train requirements; modifications for racing; modifications for road use.
A SPEEDPRO manual providing information and advice about Weber DCOE and Dellorto DHLA high-performance sidedraught carburettors, covering stripping and rebuilding, tuning, jetting, choke sizes, and application formula.