Mini How to Set: Prepare A Historic Racing Mini & Power Tune Minis On A Small Budget

Ever since its launch in 1959 the original Mini has been a stalwart of the motor racing scene. Even today, there is a bewildering array of formulae that it can compete in. This book explains how to prepare a historic mini to the original pre-1966 Appendix K standard, which provides the racer with the largest choice of national and international events to compete in. Contents include regulations and safety; sourcing a suitable car; every aspect of preparation including body, engine, transmission, electrics and ancillaries; setting up and race preparation and testing and racing.

Features

• Updated & revised edition of a best-selling SpeedPro series book

• Now in color!

• How to improve MIni performance using ‘bolt-on’ interchangeable standard parts from various BLMC/Rover models

• Maximum road performance 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

Description

Practical and clear information aimed at Mini owners who want to improve their car s performance without spending a huge amount of money. The modifications described relate to simply bolting-on the appropriate mix of (mainly standard) parts, then tuning the engine to the specifications given. Includes advice on gear ratios and uprating brakes.

This book shows you how to improve MIni performance using ‘bolt-on' interchangeable standard parts from various BLMC/Rover models, and how to gain maximum road performance for minimum money. Des Hammill is an engineer with much professional experience of building race engines, and author of many of Veloce’s best-selling SpeedPro manuals; all of the information contained within these pages is based on hands-on practical experience.