How to Modify your Retro or Classic Car for High Performance

by Daniel Stapleton

Overview

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781845842895
Publisher:	Veloce Publishing
Publication date:	03/15/2012
Series:	SpeedPro Series
Pages:	144
Product dimensions:	8.00(w) x 10.00(h) x (d)

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 including: 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.