Expert practical advice from an experienced race engine builder on how to build a high-performance version of Ford's naturally aspirated 4-cylinder 1600, 1800 & 2000cc Pinto engine which has been used in Ford's most popular cars (Escort, Capri, Cortina & Sierra - Ford/Mercury Capri, Pinto, Bobcat in USA) over many years. Whether the reader wants a fast road car or to go racing, Des explains, without using technical jargon, just how to build a reliable high-power engine using as many stock ...

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.

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.

" Updated & revised edition of a best-selling SpeedPro series book.? " Now in colour!? " How to improve MIni performance using 'bolt-on' ? interchangeable standard parts from various BLMC/Rover models.? " Maximum road performance for minimum money.? " The author is an engineer with much professional experience of building race engines.? " Suitable for the enthusiast as well as the more experienced mechanic.? " All the information is based on practical experience.

Limitations of standard components; short block preparation/clearances; solving oiling & main cap problems of pre- 94 blocks; full details of head modifications; optimising ignition settings; exhaust system requirements; Holley, Weber & SU carburettor/inlet manifold options; camshaft & valve train requirements; modifications for racing/mods for road use.

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.

How to get the best handling and braking from sportscars/kitcars with wishbone front suspension, coil springs and telescopic shock absorbers. Includes ride height, camber, castor, kpi and much more.

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 fo...

Expert practical advice from an experienced race engine builder on how to build a V8 short engine block for high performance use using mainly stock parts - including crankshaft and rods. A short block built using Des' techniques will be able to deliver serious high performance with real reliability.Applies to all sizes and makes of V8 engine with overhead valves operated by pushrods.

A new title in the best-selling SpeedPro series.?Covers 2 barrel 2300 and 4 barrel 4150 & 4160 carburetors, of which millions have been made. Can also be applied to 4180 & 4190 emission control carbs.?Comprehensive guide to secondhand carburetor identification.?Comprehensive guide to individual component identification.?Unique guide to categorising specification of metering blocks.?Unique and easy to follow tuning sequence for four barrel carburetors.?Easy to follow tuning sequence for two...

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. This book 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.

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.