Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #45339 in Books
• Published on: 1999-09-20
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Hardcover
• 512 pages

Synopsis
A third edition of the title, originally published in 1985, which provides all the information required to successfully tune the Series A engine.

Customer Reviews

"How to do" and "what not to do" and "why" (theory) =Bible
Since 1989 this book (back in 1989 1. edition - now 3. edition) has been more or less my bible. Lots of illustrations and photos with well written text explaning what to do and NOT to do, to make the A Series engine develop more power and/or better economy/mileage. All the practical tips is supported/documented by serious testing - and the background theory!.

Especially interesting is:

the camshafts chapter (contains both test results proving the Scatter Pattern concepts potential and the reason why it works/theory behind)

the cylinder head chapter (including the latest 7 head from AKM Racing in Denmark)

the Blocks, Cranks, Rods & Piston chapter (which type of block to use for boring to 73.5 mm, which pistons, where to find good rods and how to lightening them safely)

and I could carry on - In short:

A MUST FOR ANYONE WITH INTEREST IN TUNING THE BL'S A-SERIES ENGINE - GREAT VALUE FOR MONEY, AVOID DOING THE SAME MISTAKES OTHERS HAS DONE!

Great book for Mini enthusiasts
If anyone knows about 'proper' engine tuning, David Vizard does!

A very useful, if a little text-heavy book - essential if you are planning to build your own A-series engine. Gives practical advice for everyone, whatever you use your engine for. Good sections from the hi-perfomance side of things such as Nitrous & Turbo kits, to the real world of economy and reliability. Caters for 850CC up to 1275CC+ engines. Useful section on the pros & cons of various bolt-on mods, and a quick refence guide with star ratings for the easiest and most common mods. Also useful is the 'example engine builds' as used by D.Vizard in his own Minis.

Not a book you can borrow however, there is soo much info here, you cannot possibly read this book and not want to refer back to it as you build you own engine. It's at least an inch thick!

Some of the info & parts mentioned are a little dated now, but if you know what you want, then your local Mini shop can always help you find the relevant part available today.

Tuning the A-series Engine
The Definitive Manual on Tuning is exactly what it is. Even if your like me and have a basic knowledge of engines you will find that suddenly you start to sound like a guru. I have used so much of this info already investing in second-hand parts and the like. The best thing about this book is that David Vizard doesn't just presume we all have an endless supply of cash, instead he promotes hard work aswell as advising on the purchase of new parts.

Verdict: I think this book is the best use of paper ever!