How to Power Tune Rover V8 Engines for Road & Track

Author: Des hammill
Publisher: David and Charles
ISBN: 1845845501
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 621

Book Description
A brand new title in the best-selling SpeedPro!" series.Covers 3.5, 3.9, 4.0 & 4.6 litre engines from 1967 to date.Maximum road or track performance & reliability 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.

How to Power Tune Rover V8 Engines

Author: Des Hammill
Publisher: Veloce Publishing
ISBN: 9781845848682
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
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.

How to Power Tune the BMC/BL/Rover 998 A-Series Engine for Road and Track

Author: Des Hammill
Publisher: David and Charles
ISBN: 1845846648
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 302

Book Description
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.

Ford Cleveland 335-Series V8 engine 1970 to 1982

Author: Des Hammill
Publisher: David and Charles
ISBN: 1845848918
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 218

Book Description
Years of meticulous research have resulted in this unique history, technical appraisal (including tuning and motorsports) and data book of the Ford V8 Cleveland 335 engines produced in the USA, Canada and Australia, including input from the engineers involved in the design, development and subsequent manufacture of this highly-prized engine from its inception in 1968 until production ceased in 1982.

Rover Cars 1945 to 2005

Author: James Taylor
Publisher: David and Charles
ISBN: 1787117987
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 80

Book Description
This comprehensive pictorial overview of Rover cars covers 1945-2005 models. It describes and illustrates all the great classic Rovers up to and including the SD1, British Leyland models with Rover badges, the models designed in conjunction with Honda, the later British-designed cars and, finally, the little-known City Rover.

How to Improve Triumph TR7, TR7-V8 & TR8

Author: Roger Williams
Publisher: David and Charles
ISBN: 1845846680
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 897

Book Description
Aided by the top racing & high performance TR7 & TR7 V8 specialists, backed by ample photographic support, his own experiences & those of owners & professional specialists, the author explains in detail how to increase the performance of these four & eight-cylinder sports cars.

How to Improve MGB, MGC & MGB V8

Author: Roger Williams
Publisher: David and Charles
ISBN: 1845848314
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 693

Book Description
Covers all aspects of improving these cars for today’s road conditions, and for higher performance generally. Increased engine power, better braking, appearance and comfort improvements are all covered in detail. This updated and revised edition includes information on numerous new subjects, such as V6 engines, air-conditioning, ignition improvements, engine management, and weight reduction. There is also an individual chapter on the various engines, and, in particular, some original and unique research on (four-cylinder) cylinder head performance and comparisons.

Tuning and Modifying the Rover V8 Engine

Author: Daniel R Lloyd
Publisher: The Crowood Press
ISBN: 1785006045
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 506

Book Description
This is the ultimate book for any enthusiast or professional who is tuning or modifying the Rover V8 engine. This essential read covers all aspects of tuning this versatile and much-loved engine, with an emphasis on selecting the correct combination of parts for your vehicle and its intended use. Topics cover the short engine; cylinder head modifications and aftermarket cylinder heads; camshaft and valve-train; intake and exhaust systems; cooling system; carburettors and fuel injection; distributor and distributor-less ignition systems; engine management; LPG conversions and, finally, supercharging and turbo-charging.

Tuning Rover V8 Engines

Author: David Hardcastle
Publisher: Haynes Publications
ISBN: 9780854299331
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 190

Book Description
Detailed information on tuning and building your Rover V8 engine. Tips and secrets used by professionals include every aspect of assembly from selecting components to increasing engine capacity. Covers road cars, off-road vehicles, circuit racing and rallying.

How to Build, Modify and Power Tune Cylinder Heads

Author: Peter Burgess and David Gollan
Publisher: David and Charles
ISBN: 1845846087
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 219

Book Description
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.