Su Carburettor High Performance Manual

Millions of cars were equipped with SU carburetors. 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 you are dealing with.

Daniel Stapleton covers all aspects of modifying the classic MG Midget and Austin Healey Sprite for high performance, covering engine/driveline, ignition systems, distributors, suspension and brakes.

This totally revised, updated and enlarged book is THE complete guide to building a fast MG Midget or Austin-Healey Sprite for road or track. Daniel has been continuously developing his own 'Spridget' for years, and really does know what works and what doesn't when it comes to building a fast Midget or Sprite. Best of all, this book covers every aspect of the car, from the tyre contact patch to the rollover bar, and from radiator back to exhaust tailpipe. This new edition contains updated information for parts and suppliers, many new photos, and features new material covering aerodynamics, including results from testing the effect of modifications at the MIRA wind tunnel. With over 400 mainly colour photos and exclusive tuning advice, this is a MUST for any Sprite or Midget owner.

How to blueprint any 4-cylinder, 4-stroke engine's short block for maximum performance and reliability. Covers choosing components, crank and rod bearings, pistons, camshafts and much more.

How to get the best from sportscars/kit cars with wishbone front suspension, coil springs and telescopic shocks. Includes ‘chassis’ integrity, geometry, ride height, camber, castor, kpi, springs, shockers, testing & adjustment.

Aimed at amateur racers, this title offers a no-nonsense direct approach to the use of electronic performance data logging to improve the performance of both car and driver.