On Wed, 11 Nov 1998, Frank Clarici wrote:
> Richard L. Bergstrom wrote:
> >
> > Great book...I second the recommendation...
> >
> > All in favor?
>
>
> I have them both, Total Tunning and How to Power Tune.
> I'm in favor.
>
> Frank
>
I have both editions of Stapelton's book (big differences) and just bought
"How to powertune the 1275 A-series" (I think this book is fairly new).
I really like the latter, apparently written by a UK Mini engine builder.
Some very different ideas from Vizard's (don't overbore to 1380), some
very good tips on engine building an a lot of high detail pictures to
illustrate the concepts to the first-timer. If you are building your
first hi-po 1275, definitely get this book ($21.95). A little frustrating
to the Spridgeteer is that he usually only talks about A+ engine
components since they are usually stronger and easy to find in the UK.
When he compares compenents to older ones, it is usually only the Cooper S
(crank, head, etc). Also, he only discusses factory performance cams, not
aftermarket (Kent, Piper, etc).
Ulix __/__,__
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'67 Sprite
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