jojim65 Posted May 20, 2014 Report Share Posted May 20, 2014 Hi all, I'm looking for a book that would take me through the basics and to some extent more advanced procedures of engine tuning. The nearest I can find is from the Speedpro series called 'How to build & power tune distributor ignition systems'? Ideally it would take me back to the basics of the 4 stroke cycle and lead me through the finer points of tuning. Not quite 'an idiots guide' if you get my drift. I already have the 'How to improve TR6' by Roger Williams and 'How to restore TR6' by Roger Williams. Any suggestions would be very useful. Thanks Jim Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Alec Pringle Posted May 20, 2014 Report Share Posted May 20, 2014 Tuning Standard Triumphs Over 1300cc - David Vizard http://www.vitessesteve.co.uk/Other-manuals.htm Cheers Alec Quote Link to post Share on other sites
foster461 Posted May 20, 2014 Report Share Posted May 20, 2014 ..also several online sources like this one http://tr4a.weebly.com/triumph-tr-pdf-downloads.html Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Peter Cobbold Posted May 20, 2014 Report Share Posted May 20, 2014 If you want in-depth explanations of all aspects of engine tuning, and more: "Four stroke performance tuning" A Graham Bell (4th ed) http://www.amazon.co.uk/product-reviews/0857331256/ref=dp_top_cm_cr_acr_txt?ie=UTF8&showViewpoints=1 Peter . Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jojim65 Posted May 20, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 20, 2014 Top job, thanks guys, just what i was looking for... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pfenlon Posted May 20, 2014 Report Share Posted May 20, 2014 Surely Kas Kastners tuning guide would be the one to have unless its too Racing, if you get my drift. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TR NIALL Posted May 21, 2014 Report Share Posted May 21, 2014 Tuning Manual by Gareth Thomas is also another Book,covers all Triumph 4 and 6 Cylinder Cars from 1959/1980. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
westaj Posted May 21, 2014 Report Share Posted May 21, 2014 Hi Jim, I recommend Phil Irving’s “Tuning for Speed” This is an excellent engine tuning reference book. Although first written in 1948 and focussing on air-cooled motorcycle racing engines, much of the text is still relerevant today. I have the 1956 3rd edition; I think it went to the 5th edition in 1969. In the 60 ties Irving was employed by Jack Brabham to design engines for Brabham’s FI racing cars; from the recent stuff in the press, I think Brabham won with the Irving designed engine in 1966. Specialist bookshops will sell copies for around £100, but 2nd hand copies are readily avaiable at Autojumbles for around £10. Hope this helps………………Jerry Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ianc Posted May 21, 2014 Report Share Posted May 21, 2014 Kastner's "Triumph Preparation Handbook", which was available from the Register's on-line shop (worth checking) is specific to TRs, both 4-pot and 6-pot, and is written by a man who started doing this sort of thing in the 1950s and whose cars were winners year after year. Ian Cornish Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SeanF Posted May 21, 2014 Report Share Posted May 21, 2014 You can download Tuning for Speed by Phil Irving free from www.tuningforspeed.com Quote Link to post Share on other sites
vitessesteve Posted December 28, 2016 Report Share Posted December 28, 2016 Tuning Standard Triumphs Over 1300cc - David Vizard http://www.vitessesteve.co.uk/Other-manuals.htm Cheers Alec alternative link to my website: http://vitessesteve....k/Other-manuals Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TR NIALL Posted December 29, 2016 Report Share Posted December 29, 2016 (edited) Steve,have you seen this. Edited October 26, 2019 by TR NIALL Quote Link to post Share on other sites
graeme Posted December 29, 2016 Report Share Posted December 29, 2016 (edited) Steve, This is a picture of West Hartlepool ST dealer, Robert Robinson. My local ST dealer in the 70's was the Cleveland Car Company who had garages in Middlesbrough and Darlington although I can find no photos. Cheers Graeme Edited December 29, 2016 by graeme Quote Link to post Share on other sites
McMuttley Posted December 29, 2016 Report Share Posted December 29, 2016 alternative link to my website: http://vitessesteve....k/Other-manuals I thought I had an (un-autographed) copy of this book amongst a collection of 15 other TR/4cyl books that are about to hit the 'for sale section', however, it seems to have been given away already. If it turns up, you are welcome to it as I suspect it won't help me with an A30 ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
iain Posted December 30, 2016 Report Share Posted December 30, 2016 A30! is that a clue? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hamish Posted December 30, 2016 Report Share Posted December 30, 2016 (edited) It's a great racing formula if it is a clue. Supposed to be a very level playing field. http://www.hrdc.eu/academy.html http://www.moto-build.com/academy_mbr.html Watched it at oulton park. A good circuit for this class of racing. And full on racing it is too. But McM you may just fancy an A30 to trundle about in with a layby picnic to watch the world go by ? Some how I doubt it !! H Edited December 30, 2016 by Hamish Quote Link to post Share on other sites
john.r.davies Posted December 30, 2016 Report Share Posted December 30, 2016 A35 Academy, exciting new series, but also very historic and very expensive. "allows drivers to start racing with an Austin A35 with a price tag of just £15,000" Just! When I first saw it, I hoped it would be a new low-cost entry series, like 750MC's Stock Hatch, but for classics. Back on track, Veloce publishing do several monographs on cylinder heads, camshafts and engine blue-printing, as well as car-specific offers: http://www.veloce.co.uk/shop/products/productList.php?tot=37&max=5&cur=0&prod_group=Performance%20Tuning%20&series= John Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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