How to Power Tune Mg Midget & A-H Sprite
Published on 1. January 2000
Book
Paperback/Softback
160 pages
978-1-901295-73-3 (ISBN)
Description
This completely revised, updated and enlarged book is the complete guide to building a fast MG Midget or Austin-Healey Sprite for road or track. Daniel has been continuously developing his own 'Spridget' for years and he really does know what works and what doesn't when it comes to building a fast Midget or Sprite. Best of all, this book covers every aspect of the car from the tyre contact patch up to the rollover bar and from radiator back to exhaust tailpipe.
More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
David & Charles
Dimensions
Height: 250 mm
Width: 207 mm
Weight
651 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-901295-73-3 (9781901295733)
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Other editions
Previous edition
Daniel N.J. Stapleton
How to Power Tune the MG Midget and AH Sprite
Book
04/1996
Veloce
€38.56
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Person
Daniel has been developing his own car for over 20 years and has learned much about the practical problems of tuning and modifying cars. He has also worked with several specialist companies in the development of parts or introducing an existing part or kit from the USA to UK and vice versa. Not least he had silicone hoses manufactured the crossflow radiator cars.
A current and former contributor to numerous magazines, including Top Car, Fast Car, MG Enthusiast, Track & Race Car, Grassroots Motorsport, British Car & Minor Monthly.
Daniel completed over two years of training to become a licensed Motor Sport Assocation (MSA) Scrutineer, and officiates at diverse race meetings throughout the Midlands ranging from club through to Internationals.
Daniel is married with two daughters and lives in Nuneaton, England.
A current and former contributor to numerous magazines, including Top Car, Fast Car, MG Enthusiast, Track & Race Car, Grassroots Motorsport, British Car & Minor Monthly.
Daniel completed over two years of training to become a licensed Motor Sport Assocation (MSA) Scrutineer, and officiates at diverse race meetings throughout the Midlands ranging from club through to Internationals.
Daniel is married with two daughters and lives in Nuneaton, England.
Content
Engine; fuel system; ignition system; cooling system; exhaust system; fly-wheel and clutch; gearbox; propshaft and rear axle; suspension, steering wheels, and tyres; braking system; instruments and electrical components preparation for motorsport; dynamometer testing; bodywork; competition cars. Appendices: specialists and suppliers; race series. Glossary of terms.