Mini (1959-2001): Tuning Manuals - Tuning Manuals

Tuning the A-Series Engine (3rd Edition) - The definitive manual on tuning for performance or economy

For 30 years, the A-Series engine was used by BMC (and later British Leyland) in numerous models, including the Austin A30, A35, A40 / Metro, Allegro, Maestro, Montego / Austin-Healey Sprite / BLMC 1100, 1300 / MG Midget / Mini / Morris 1000, Minor and Marina. It soon became apparent that this popular engine series had plenty of reserves to be tuned.

This thick tuning book provides a lot of information about tuning the A-series engine (803 - 1275 cc), both for economy and performance. For example, it explains how a standard 53 hp engine with the necessary modifications can deliver 138 hp, so that a Mini accelerates from 0 to 160 km/h in 15 seconds.

• This extensively illustrated standard work contains chapters on air filters, carburetors, intake manifolds, cylinder heads (valves, combustion chambers, changing the compression ratio), exhaust systems, camshafts (different cam profiles, rocker arms and valve lifters), forced induction (turbos, mechanical compressors), the engine block (pistons, connecting rods, crankshaft, bearings), increasing the displacement, the lubrication system (oil pump, oil cooler), ignition and cooling (water pump, thermostat, radiator).
• This book also provides various tuning examples, information on nitrous oxide (N2O) installations, measuring power and adjusting for economy.
• Although intended for the A-series, this book also provides a great deal of useful information for tuning other, comparable petrol engines.

Information

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 of the book 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.

Information

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.

Information

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".

Information