A in-depth study of the Ford small block V8 racing engines, covering their development history and use in motorsport. The book explains how rapidly the Ford small block Fairlane V8 engines evolved from passenger car engines to highly successful racing engines. Initially, in May 1960, a team of nine engineers led by George Stirrat designed a lightweight, all cast iron, compact, reliable and durable power-plant for passenger cars. Following its introduction in July 1961, Ford's engineers quickly realised its potential benefits if modified for racing applications. Within three months, the capacity had been increased from 221ci to 260ci, and by early 1962 Carroll Shelby had fitted a High Performance 260ci version in his AC Cobra. Subsequently, the original design team began work on a second capacity increase, to achieve a High Performance 289ci unit - and within three months the standard 289ci became available. Carroll Shelby went on to win the 1965 World Sports Car Championship using a HP-289ci. Aluminium block and cylinder head pushrod versions, designed in late 1962, had been constructed by early 1963, in preparation for that year's Indianapolis 500, and the DOHC four-valve per cylinder 255ci raced in the 1964 and 1965 Indy 500, winning the latter outright. The 302ci replaced the 289ci for the 1968 car model year and, at Le Mans in 1968 and 1969, GT40 cars won outright using this variant of the small block. In 1965, 1966 and 1967, HP-289ci-powered Mustangs won the SCCA B-Production Championship and 1966 and 1967 Trans-Am Championships. A Bud Moore Engineering Boss 302 Mustang won the 1970 Trans-Am Championship. Ford invested much time and expertise into its racing activities in the 1960s, and there's little doubt that the V8 Small Block engines took the company to the forefront of the racing world, until it withdrew from the sport in 1970.

How to Power Tune Minis on a Small Budget shows you how to improve Mini performance using "bolt-on", interchangeable, standard parts from various BLMC/Rover models, and how to gain maximum road performance for minimum money. Des Hammill, an engineer with professional experience building race engines, and author of many of Veloce's best-selling SpeedPro manuals, all of the information contained within these pages comes from hands-on, practical experience. With an easy-to-follow format, plenty of color photographs, and dedicated chapters on all the major components, this book is suitable for the enthusiast as well as the more experienced mechanic.

How to Power Tune Jaguar XK Engines - this book gives 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. There are also full details on ignition systems and timing, exhaust manifolds and systems and general tune-up information.

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. * The enlarged, full colour third edition of Veloce's best-selling SpeedPro title. * Up to date 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.

How to Power Tune Rover V8 Engines for Road & Track includes everything you could want to 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 favorite 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 and main cap problems of pre-1994 cylinder blocks - Full details of cylinder head modification - Ooptimizing ignition settings - Exhaust system requirements - Holley, Weber & SU carburettor/inlet manifold options - Camshaft & valve train requirements - Modifications for racing - Modifications for road use

How to get the best from sportscars/kit cars with wishbone front suspension, coil springs and telescopic shocks. Includes 'chassis' integrity, geometry, ride height, camber, castor, kpi, springs, shockers, testing & adjustment.

Expert practical advice from an experienced race engine builder on how to build an ignition system that delivers maximum power reliably. A lot is talked about ignition systems, and there is a bewildering choice of expensive aftermarket parts, which all claim to deliver more power. Des Hammill cuts through the myth and hyperbole and tells readers what really works, so that they can build an excellent system without wasting money on parts and systems that simply don't deliver. Ignition timing and advance curves for modified engines is another minefield for the inexperienced, but Des uses his expert knowledge to tell readers how to optimise the ignition timing of any high-performance engine.The book applies to all four-stroke gasoline/petrol engines with distributor-type ignition systems, including those using electronic ignition modules: it does not cover engines controlled by ECUs (electronic control units).

A complete practical guide on how to blueprint (optimise all aspects of specification) any 4-cylinder, four-stroke engine's short block to obtain maximum performance and reliability without wasting money on over-specced parts. Includes choosing components, crankshaft & conrod bearings, cylinder block, connecting rods, pistons, piston to valve clearances, camshaft, engine balancing, timing gear, lubrication system, professional check-build procedures and much more.

How to Choose Camshafts and Time Them for Maximum Power explains in simple language how to choose the right camshaft/s for YOUR application the first time and how to find the camshaft timing which gives maximum performance. Also explained are all aspects of camshaft design and the importance of lobe phasing, duration & lift. Applies to all 4-stroke car-type engines with 4, 5, 6 or 8 cylinders. Since the 1990s there has been a huge resurgence of interest in modifying cars and motorcycles for higher performance. Avoid wasting money on modifications that don't work. This book applies to road and track applications.

How to Build and Power Tune Holley Carburetors is the complete guide to choosing and specifying Holley Carburetors for engines for road and track performance. This book covers both 2-barrel 2300 and 4-barrel 4150 & 4160 carburetors, and can also be applied to 4180 & 4190 emission control carbs.It is a comprehensive guide to identifying both secondhand carburetors and individual components, and has a unique guide to categorizing specification of metering blocks. There is an easy to follow tuning sequence for both four and two barrel carburetors.Just reprinted, this book is one of Veloce's best-selling SpeedPro series for do-it-yourself tuning and modifications. An invaluable source for anyone working on Holley carburetors.