Series:

SpeedPro

33 total works

Cover of How to Build & Power Tune Distributor-Type Ignition Systems
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).

Cover of How to Power Tune Ford SOHC 'Pinto' and Sierra Cosworth DOHC Engines
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 parts as possible and without wasting money on parts and modifications that don't work.
The book also covers Cosworth versions of Pinto engines and fitting Cosworth heads to Pinto blocks.
(Does not cover 1300, E-Max 1600 or American-built 2300.)

Cover of The 4-Cylinder Engine Short Block High-Performance Manual
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.

Cover of Holley Carburettors

Holley Carburettors

by Des Hammill

Published 13 February 2003
This is a practical guide to choosing and specifying Holley carburettors for any suitable engine and for road or track performance. The book allows the identification of complete secondhand carburettors and individual components, including all metering blocks, so you can buy and build with confidence. Easy to follow tuning instructions aim to ensure that your Holley carburettor delivers maximum performance.

Cover of How to Build & Power Tune Holley Carburetors
This is a new title in the best-selling "SpeedPro series". It covers 2 barrel 2300 and 4 barrel 4150 & 4160 carburetors, of which millions have been made. It can also be applied to 4180 & 4190 emission control carbs. It is a comprehensive guide to second-hand carburetor identification. Comprehensive guide to individual component identification. It also offers a unique guide to categorising specification of metering blocks. It features unique and easy to follow tuning sequence for four barrel carburetors. It also features easy to follow tuning sequence for two barrel carburetors.

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

Cover of How to Build & Power Tune Weber & Dellorto DCOE, DCO/SP & DHLA Carburettors

Cover of How to Power Tune Harley Davidson 1340 Evolution Engines
A complete practical guide on how to get more power with reliability from Harley's Evolution V-twin engine without wasting money on modifications that don't work and over-specced parts. Includes cylinder head planing and porting; valves, valve springs and valve seats; carburetors, camshafts and followers; crankshaft; connecting rods; pistons; engine balancing; flywheel; main bearings - and much, much more. Index.

Cover of The Ford SOHC Pinto & Sierra Cosworth DOHC Engines High-peformance Manual
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 parts as possible and without wasting money on parts and modifications that don't work. Also covers Cosworth versions of Pinto engines and fitting Cosworth heads to Pinto blocks. Does not cover 1300, E-Max 1600 or American-built 2300.

Cover of How to Build and Modify Sportscar and Kitcar Suspension and Brakes for Road and Track
This is a practical guide on how to get the best handling and braking from 2-seater cars with independent wishbone front suspension and coil springs.

Cover of How to Blueprint & Build a 4-cylinder Engine Short Block for High Performance
This is a complete practical guide on how to blueprint (optimize 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. It 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.

Cover of How to Power Tune Mini Engines on a Small Budget
This guide shows the reader how to improve Mini performance using bolt-on interchangeable standard parts from various BLMC/Rover models.

Cover of How to Power Tune Rover V8 Engines for Road & Track
Limitations of standard components; short block preparation/clearances; solving oiling & main cap problems of pre- _x0019_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.

Cover of How to Choose Camshafts and Time Them for Maximum Power
This complete guide takes the mystery out of choosing camshafts for any high-performance application and then ensuring that the camshaft timing is optimal.

Cover of How to Power Tune Mini on a Small Budget
Updated, revised and enlarged 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. Practical and clear information aimed at Mini owners who want to improve their car's performance without spending a huge amount of money. The modifications described relate to simply bolting-on the appropriate mix of (mainly standard) parts, then tuning the engine to the specifications given. Includes advice on gear ratios and uprating brakes.

Cover of The 1275cc A-series High-performance Manual
This is a completely reworked and much enlarged (by over 60 pages) book based on Des Hammill's much respected earlier work, on how to get more power from the A-Series engine. It includes: cylinder blocks; crankshafts; con-rods; pistons; cylinder heads; clutches; camshafts and pushrods; engine assembly; ignition; carburation; and exhausts. The famous 4-cylinder A-Series engine was used in most Austin/Morris/Rover models, including Minis, Metros, 1300s, Allegros, MG Midgets, Austin-Healey Sprites, Maestros, and Marinas, for over 40 years.

Cover of The Su Carburettor High Performance Manual
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, and even modify, needles for any application, and how to test the engine to make sure that the induction system is tuned for optimum performance.

Cover of How to Build & Power Tune Weber & Dellorto Dcoe, Dco/Sp & Dhla Carburettors 3rd Edition
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

Cover of How to Build and Power Tune Ford Pinto Engines (Including Cosworth)
This text gives practical advice on how to power tune a high-performance version of Ford's 4-cylinder 1600, 1800 and 200 cc Pinto engine which has been used in Ford's most popular cars (Escort, Capri, Cortina, Sierra) over many years. Whether the reader wants a fast road car or to go racing, Des Hammill explains, without using technical jargon, how to build a reliable high power engine using as many stock parts as possible and without wasting money on parts and modifications that don't work. The text also covers Cosworth versions of Pinto engines and fitting Cosworth heads to normal blocks. It does not cover 1300, E-Max 1600 or American built 2300.

Cover of How to Power Tune Minis on a Small Budget
This book 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._x000B_ Des Hammill is an engineer with much professional experience of building race engines, and author of many of Veloce’s best-selling SpeedPro manuals; all of the information contained within these pages is based on hands-on practical experience.
With an easy to follow format, plenty of colour photographs, and dedicated chapters on all the major components, this book is suitable for the enthusiast as well as the more experienced mechanic.