How to Modify Your Retro or Classic Car for High Performance (Paperback)
Language: English
Published by David & Charles, Dorset, 2012
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- New

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Paperback. This book explains what high performance' really is, analysing each part of the classic or retro car the engine, transmission, brakes, etc and showing how it can be modified and improved for greater performance, both with period correct parts (where available), and modern components such as electronic ignition. It provides specific guidance and planning advice, examining the pros & cons, and road or motorsport suitability of each modification. Whether you want a more practical, better performing classic for enjoyable everyday use, or a souped-up racer for a diverse range of classic motorsport, you'll be able to make the correct choices using the tuning menus' and easy-to-understand troubleshooting tables. With a focus on both traditional tuning such as overdrive units for gearboxes and modern 5-speed gearbox replacements, as well as content on SU and Weber carburettors, this book will teach you how to modify a classic car for any purpose without wasting money. There are four crucial aspects of a classic cars performance: straight-line top speed, cornering speed, acceleration, and braking. This books detailed guidance shows you how to improve each of these, whether for more enjoyable day-to-day use, or for a diverse range of classic motorsport. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…
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- Title
- How to Modify Your Retro or Classic Car for High Performance (Paperback)
- Author
- Daniel Stapleton
- Publisher
- David & Charles, Dorset
- Publication year
- 2012
- Condition
- new
- Binding
- Paperback
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 1845842898
- ISBN 13
- 9781845842895
This book explains what ‘high performance’ really is, analyzing each part of the classic or retro car – the engine, transmission, brakes, etc – and showing how it can be modified and improved for greater performance, both with period correct parts (where available), and modern components such as electronic ignition. It provides specific guidance and planning advice, examining the pros and cons, and road or motorsport suitability of each modification. Whether you want a more practical, better performing classic for enjoyable everyday use, or a souped-up racer for a diverse range of classic motorsport, you’ll be able to make the correct choices using the tuning ‘menus’ and easy-to-understand troubleshooting tables. This book will teach you how to modify a classic car for any purpose – without wasting money.
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About the Author
Daniel Stapleton has been developing his own car for years and, through this work, has learned much about the practical problems of tuning and modifying cars. A current and former contributor to numerous magazines inc:Top Car, Fast Car, MG Enthusiast, Track & Race Car, Grassroots Motorsport, & British car, Daniel, after a stint in the RAF, is currently a civil servant. He lives in Nuneaton, England. Recently Daniel has completed over two years of training to become a licensed Motor Sport Association (MSA) Scrutineer and officiates at diverse race meetings throughout the Midlands.
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