DAVID WIZARD
Acknowledgements
The Guest Technical Contributors
Introduction
1 The History of the A-Series
2 What it takes to make power
3 The A-Series; its performance prospects
4 Workshop Practice
5 Performance Filtration
6 Ram Charging
7 Carburation
8 Intake Manifolds
9 Cylinder Heads
10 Exhaust Systems
11 Camshafts, Cam Timing & Valve Trains
12 Forced Induction
13 Blocks, Cranks, Rods & Pistons
14 Big Motors
15 Lubrication Systems & Oils
16 Ignition Systems
17 Bolt-On Mods
18 Example Engine Builds
19 Nitrous Oxide Injection
20 Water Pumps, Radiators & Ancillaries
21 Economy
22 Dyno Tuning
Useful Addresses
The A-Series engine first became available in 1952 when installed in the Austin A30 but later came to prominence as the power plant for the Morris Minor. The engine was progressively developed, grabbing attention in 1959 for its performance potential when a revised version was launched in the Mini.
Subsequently, considerable development took place, with significaot increases in power, while the unit's flexibility made it an ideal and widely used engine for the tuner and motorsport enthusiast.
First published in 1985, this successful book has come to be regarded as the essential reference for A-Series engine tuners, and has now been extensively up-dated to include the latest developments in engine tuning technology.
David Vizard passes on first-hand information on how to build engines with a variety of power outputs such as a standarp 53 bhp unit with 68lb ft of torque prior to upgrading, which ended up producing 138bhp and 112lb ft - enough power to propel a standard weight Mini from 0 to 100mph in 15 seconds and give it a top speed well in excess of. 120mph!
With an easy-to-read text and approximately 750 illustrations including many specially prepared diagrams, this book will help the reader to get whatever he needs from his car's A-Series engine, whether it be greater orsepower or simply an improvement in fuel economy. Although featuring this popular engine in all its forms, from 803 to 1 ,275cc, much of the information and data will also be found to be of considerable use to those working on other, similar power plants.
