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Mini (1959-2001): Tuning Manuals - Tuning Manuals
A tuning manual on your Mini (1959-2001)? Explore here manuals on optimization and modification of Mini passenger cars.
They provide detailed instructions for troubleshooting and parts replacement.
Tuning the A-Series Engine (3rd Edition) - The definitive manual on tuning for performance or economy
Drawing on more than 30 years of experience in engine research and development, backed up with a computer-age workshop, David Vizard gives a comprehensive guide to tuning the A-series engine for either performance or economy. He provides the very latest technical data in the third edition of this best-seller, which has nearly 750 illustrations and an easy-to-follow text.
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Author: | David Vizard |
Details: | 520 pages, 27.5 x 22 x 3.3 cm / 10.8 x 8.7 x 1.3 in, hardback |
Illustrations: | profusely illustrated with 735 photos and drawings |
Publisher: | Haynes Publishing (GB, 1999) |
ISBN: | 9781859606209 |
How to Prepare a Historic Racing Mini
Ever since its launch in 1959 the original Mini has been a stalwart of the motor racing scene. Even today, there is a bewildering array of formulae that it can compete in.
This book explains how to prepare a historic mini to the original pre-1966 Appendix K standard, which provides the racer with the largest choice of national and international events to compete in.
The contents include:
- regulations and safety;
- sourcing a suitable car;
- every aspect of preparation including body, engine, transmission, electrics and ancillaries;
- setting up and race preparation
- and testing and racing.
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Author: | CCK Historic, Daniel H. Lackey |
Details: | 176 pages, 24.5 x 19 x 1.3 cm / 9.7 x 7.5 x 0.51 in, paperback |
Illustrations: | 300 colour photos |
Publisher: | The Crowood Press Ltd (GB, 2018) |
ISBN: | 9781785003813 |
How to Power Tune Minis on a Small Budget (Veloce SpeedPro)
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.
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Author: | Des Hammill |
Details: | 112 pages, 25 x 20.5 x 1.5 cm / 9.8 x 8.1 x 0.59 in, paperback |
Illustrations: | numerous colour photos |
Publisher: | Veloce Publishing Ltd (GB, 2017) |
Series: | SpeedPro |
ISBN: | 9781787110878 |
Praxishandbuch Mini-Tuning
The classic Mini is still a highly sought-after tuning object. This practical manual from "Edition Oldtimer Markt" reveals, with rich illustrations and easy-to-understand text, how to give the iconic small car wings even on a tight budget.
German edition of the Veloce book "How to Power Tune Minis on a Small Budget".
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Author: | Des Hammill |
Details: | 104 pages, 30.5 x 22 x 1.3 cm / 12 x 8.7 x 0.51 in, hardback |
Illustrations: | 150 b&w photos and drawings |
Publisher: | Heel-Verlag GmbH (D, 2009) |
ISBN: | 9783868520316 |
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