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Tuning Rover V8 Engines: How to Get Best Performance for Road and Competition Use [Hardcover]

David Hardcastle (Author)

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Hardcover: 192 pages
Publisher: J H Haynes & Co Ltd (15 Nov 1993)
Language English
ISBN-10: 0854299335
ISBN-13: 978-0854299331
Product Dimensions: 27.8 x 21 x 1.6 cm

Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)

Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 466,636 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #85 in Books > Science & Nature > Engineering & Technology > Mechanical & Materials Engineering > Engines & Power Transmission

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Based on the Buick-Oldsmobile, the aluminium Rover V8 high performance engine has been a favourite of professional racers and amateur enthusiasts for over 20 years. This book assumes only basic knowledge of engine assembly, but reveals tips and secrets used by the professionals. Includes every aspect of assembly, from selecting components to increasing engine capacity. Covers road cars, off-road vehicles, circuit racing and rallying. Photographs illustrate every aspect of building and tuning. David Hardcastle is a manager in the airfreight industry, and has been a total car enthusiast since his college days. With earlier involvement in American cars and drag racing, he has acquired a particular enthusiasm for all things V8 powered. He is the author of "The Rover V8 Engine", and co-author of "Drive It - The Complete Book of British Drag Racing".

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1.0 out of 5 stars A history of the Rover V8 rather than a tuning manual, 2 Jun 2004

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This review is from: Tuning Rover V8 Engines: How to Get Best Performance for Road and Competition Use (Hardcover)

The main focus of this manual seems to be on the history of the Rover V8 that in itself is very interesting. There are two chapters on tuning but these seem to look at the generics of tuning engines rather than looking at the specifics of what will make the Rover V8 really perform. As such I feel it this is a useful book for those who are tuning for the first time but is of questionable benefit for anyone who wants to build a fast road or track car.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Mandatory read for Rover v8 tuner beginners, 8 Mar 2001

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A clear and well presented book. Logical sequence of chapters, good prose, excellent photographs, many suggestions and sound reasoning rather than empty assertions. If you want to make your standard V8 run more smoothly and quietly, to be more reliable, or if you want high performance then read this book before you get your fingers oily.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Clear, Concise and Well-Referenced - Top Book!!, 12 Nov 2003

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Essential introduction to all V8 tuning, not just Rovers. describes every aspect of engine building from the sump up. Clear chapters, loads of photos showing examples and good list of contacts for any parts described. Does not go into massive detail on every part, but then this is a great thing as you could write libraries of detail. Essential facts condensed down to a descriptive, useful guide to V8 engine tuning.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Tuning Rover V8 Engines
Good overview of product giving general direction on how to achieve the best results. Does not include detailed information though on detailed spec's, dimensions etc so a Haynes... Read more

Published on 24 July 2009 by N. Swift

3.0 out of 5 stars Not really very useful if you want to tune your V8
I have to admit to being rather disappointed with this book - it is too similar in content to his other book. Read more

Published on 14 July 2009 by G. J. Earnshaw

2.0 out of 5 stars Don't trust the measurements
This book is good on the history of the motor, but not so good on the nuts and bolts issues of engine modification. Read more

Published on 5 Feb 2009 by S. Giles

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