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THE WEBER DCOE CARBURETOR SERVICE MANUAL

For Weber 40 DCOE & Weber 45 DCOE.
This handy manual covers:
Operation
Starting Circut
Diagnonis of Faults
Adjustments & Synchronization
Servicing
A-4 size, 16 pages, illustrated #WEB1 $18.00

HOW TO BUILD, MODIFY & POWER TUNE CYLINDER HEADS 2nd Edition
By Peter Burgess & David Gollan
- New! Revised and updated edition - complete with extra illustrations - of this best-selling title.
- Avoids wasting money on modifications that don't work.
- Applies to almost every car/motorcycle (not 2-stroke engines).
The complete practical guide to successfully modifying cylinder heads for maximum power, economy
& reliability. Applies to almost every car/motorcycle (not 2-stroke) & to all road and track applications.
If you are modifying the cyl head on your Datsun 1200, Datsun 1600, Ford Escort, Toyota, BMW - or
in fact any performance engine - this book is essential reading!
S/back 250 x 207mm 112 pages. 164 black and white photographs/line illustrations #10276 $64.95

FORD SOHC 'PINTO' & SIERRA COSWORTH DOHC

ENGINES HIGH PERFORMANCE MANUAL by Des Hammill
Expert practical advice from an experienced race engine builder on how to build a high-performance
version of Ford's naturally aspirated 4-cylinder 1600, 1800 & 2000cc Pinto engine which has been
used in Ford's most popular cars (Escort, Capri, Cortina & Sierra - Ford/Mercury Capri, Pinto, Bobcat
in USA) over many years. Whether the reader wants a fast road car or to go racing, this superb book
explains just how to build a reliable high-power engine using as many stock parts as possible and
without wasting money on parts and modifications that don't work. VERY POPULAR BOOK!
S/back 250 x 207mm 144 pages Over 200 black & white photos & line illustrations. #10294 $79.95

ENGINE MANAGEMENT High-Performance Tuning Series Optimising carburetors, fuel

injection & ignition systems by Dave Walker
Modern engines rely on engine management systems to provide flexible power, whilst also meeting
exhaust emissions regulations. This extensively illustrated book unravels the black art of engine
management and the software included allows the reader to simulate the effects of changing system
parameters using a virtual engine.
It will appeal both to readers interested in tuning modern engines and to those who simply wish to gain
a deeper understanding
Hardback, 270 x 210mm, 128 pages, 176 colour illustrations #10567 $59.95

MODERN ENGINE TUNING by A. Graham Bell First published in 1989 as Tuning New Gen-
eration Engines, this best-selling book has been fully updated to include the latest developments in
four-stroke engine technology in the era of pollution controls, unleaded and low-lead petrol, and elec-
tronic management systems. It explains in non-technical language how modern engines can be modi-
fied for road and club competition use, with the emphasis on power and economy, and how electronic
management systems and emission
controls work. H/back, 233 x 169mm, 272 pages, 142 illustrations #10569 $59.95

HOW TO MAKE YOUR CAR HANDLE by Fred Puhn

Pro methods for improving handling, safety and performance. How to check chassis, suspension and
alignment; set up for drags, track, road course or highway. Skid pad testing, chassis tuning, anti-drag,
increased traction, wings and spoilers. Practical data, formulas and instructions
This book is a must for mechanics and enthusiasts working with, or contemplating modifying the
suspension and brakes for racing and rallying.
S/back. 275 x 215mm, 200 pages, over 240 b&w photographs & illustrations #10277 $55.00

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TUNING ROVER V8 ENGINES
How to get the best performance for road and competition use
by David Hardcastle
The aluminium Rover V8 high-performance engine has been a favorite with professional racers and
enthusiasts for over two decades, but until now there has been no single source of detailed tuning and
building information. This book explores all the available options and helps the engine builder to make
the right choices for both road cars and competition vehicles. Contents include cylinder blocks and
heads; crankshafts, con rods and pistons; camshafts; induction systems; how to increase an engine's
capacity; and advice on improving performance.
Hardback, 270 x 210mm, 192 pages, 240 illustrations #10243 $69.95

HOW TO POWER TUNE ROVER V8 ENGINES By Des Hammill

A brand new title in the best-selling SpeedPro series.
Covers the modification of 3.5, 3.9, 4.0 & 4.6 litre engines from 1967 to date. Maximum road or track
performance & reliability for minimum money. The author is an engineer with much professional
experience of building race engines. Suitable for the enthusiast as well as the more experienced
mechanic. All the information is based on practical experience & includes EFI as well as carburetion.
S/back 250 x 207 mm, 208 pages, 182 b&w and colour photographs #10238 $89.95

WEBER CARBURETORS By Pat Braden

Completely details everything you need to know to select, install and tune the worlds legendary
performance carburetor. Includes information for foreign and American engines. Covers all sidedraft and
downdraft carbs,
Weber design and theory, choosing the right model for your engine, synchronizing multi-carbs,
troubleshooting and repair. IMPE single throat,DGAV dual-downdraught,32/34 DFT,40 DCOE,40 IDA
Softback, measures 250 x 207mm (portrait). 172 pages. 375 illustrations. #10356 $55.00

HOW TO BUILD & POWER TUNE WEBER & DELLORTO CARBURETTORS

By Des Hammill
- New! Enlarged, revised and updated edition - complete with extra illustrations
- New information on Dellorto carburettors
- All you could want to know about the world's most famous and popular high-performance
sidedraught carburetors.
- Application formula gives the right set-up for YOUR car.
- Covers all Weber DCOE, DCO/SP & Dellorto DHLA carburetors.
- Strip & rebuild, tuning, jetting & choke sizes.
- Need to work out choke & jet sizes in relation to engine size & performance? The formulas are all here.
All you could want to know about the most famous and popular high performance sidedraught carbs.
Covers strip and rebuild, tuning, choke sizes and much more.
S/back 250 x 207mm 128 pages. Over 140 colour photographs/line illustrations. #10353 $79.95

BUILDING & TUNING HIGH PERFORMANCE ELECTRONIC FUEL INJECTION

Ben Strader
If you want to add one of the slick Holley, ACCEL, or Edelbrock fuel-injection systems to your small-
block V-8 or if you want get rid of the black cloud behind your car after your injector and 20G swap you
need this book. Armed with the information in this book, youll never have to wonder if your tune is just
right youll know it. If it isnt right, youll be able to change it. After a description of what programmable EFI
offers its users, author Ben Strader gives a detailed account of what you want to accomplish with your
EFI system and then shows you how to get there.
You’ll learn to: define air and fuel requirements based on horsepower and RPM; set up your base fuel
and ignition maps to get things up and running fast; tweak your fuel and timing maps for light- and
heavy-load situations; and adjust timing for cold-starting or high-boost conditions. In the second section
of Building and Tuning High-Performance Electronic Fuel Injection, Strader gives a detailed description
of the systems from 11 respected EFI manufacturers.
Costs, features, tunability, and ease of installation so that you can find the high-performance aftermarket
EFI system thats right for you.
S/back. 280 x 220mm (portrait). 128 pages. over 300 b&w photos #10589 $49.95

HOW TO BUILD HORSEPOWER - VOLUME 1

By David Vizard
This book gives you an inside look at the techniques expert engine builder David Vizard uses to build
horsepower in engines from 4 cylinders to big-block V-8s. With over 40 years of experience in tracking
down the subtle factors that add up to big power improvements, David explains how you can get these
same results in your workshop. This volume covers major engine components, including: the short
block, cylinder heads, camshafts, induction, carburetion, ignition, headers, and exhaust systems.
Get the most from any engine with this clearly-written book. Includes 600 + photos.
S/back 275 x 215mm, 128 pages, 600+ ill. # 10275 $49.95
MITSUBISHI & DIAMOND STAR PERFORMANCE TUNING
By Keith Buglewicz
A hands-on guide got building the ultimate high-performance Mitsubushi Models 1990-99
Covers buying the car, modifying the 4G63 engine, turbocharger options, cylinder heads, engine
internals, computer mapping, forged pistons, 1G and 2G engine options, drivetrain upgrades, chassis &
suspension modifications, and much more. This books sorts out the many turbocharger options available
for maximum power. Performance parts sources.
S/Back, A-4 size, 168 pages, over 300 b&w photographs & drawings. #10583 $59.95
NO EVO OWNER SHOULD BE WITHOUT THIS SUPERB BOOK!

MAZDA ROTARY PEFORMANCE HANDBOOK

By John Wright
Marque Publishing Company`s strong selling `Mazda Rotary Handbook` has been updated & expanded.
It now covers all Mazda rotary models right up to the RX-7 SP. An exciting new section explains the
technology behind the amazing 4 rotor engine which won Le Mans in 1991.
Road & racing step by step modifications, factory technical racing specs, history & development
including twin turbo RX 7.
S/back, 275mm x 210mm, 174 pages, fully illustrated #10059 $59.95

HOLDEN COMMODORE PERFORMANCE HANDBOOK

From VL to VP (1986-1993)
by Eric Blair
The Commodore Perfomance Handbook covers the VL, with two Group A versions as well as the turbo
six and the VN and VP with the last of the Group A and a multitude of HSV modified versions. Here is a
huge amount of detailed technical information including full specs on hot VL's, VN's and VP's, factory
mods and guides to identification and authenticity
S/back 275 x 205mm, 128 pages, b&w photos #10220 $56.00

HOLDEN 308 V8 PERFORMANCE HANDBOOK

Improving Australia's Most Popular V8
By Greg Brindley
Building street, circuit & drag racing engines, stroker motors for big capacity, flowing heads, hot perform-
ance tips & tricks, 308 engine fuel injection & carburettor
S/back 275 x 205mm, 118 pages, b&w photos #10221 $56.00

HAYNES EXTREME FORD ESCORT (2nd edition)

Bob Jex & W. Willmott
The Ford Escort has always enjoyed a huge following in the car modifying world. With over a million ve-
hicles of the last series sold, there are plenty to choose from and no shortage of modifying products
available. But are they all equally easy to fit? Will the car be road legal after the transformation? The full
colour Haynes Extreme guide to DIY modifying has the answers. This new edition also includes tips on
speed cameras and hands-free phone kit installations.
H/back, 270 x 210mm, 240 pages, Approx 1000 colour illustrations #10611 $74.95

DATSUN 1200 SSS ENGINE SUPPLEMEMENT

A12 SSS SUPPLEMENT ENGINE SERVICE MANUAL
For the New Zealand Factory Homologated Special
TO BE USED IN CONJUNCTION WITH STANDARD 1200 MANUAL: PUBLICATION SOME-OA12GO
This handy booklet is a reprint compilation of the original A12 SSS Engine Service Manual Supplement literature as
supplied to Datsun dealers in 1972.
Contains Specifications & Data on:
* Camshaft
* Intake Manifold
* Exhaust Manifold
* Distributor
* Carburettor - details A12 SSS application, size etc
* Carburettor - the operation of the different carby circuts
* Carburettor - maintaining, overhaul, adjustment, tuning & balancing.
* Carburettor - SSS specification jet & venturi sizes
* Full Engine Troubleshooting with Dellorto Carburettors
A-4 size, 20 pages #12.00 $15.00

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