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David Vissard Book
Posted: Sun Feb 11, 2007 8:13 am
by 8009STEVE
Just a silly question. How useful would it be to have his book on tuning the A series?
Posted: Sun Feb 11, 2007 8:28 am
by paulk
If you have an A series engine, Quite useful. If you don't have an A series engine, Not very useful.
It is an interesting read anyway.
Posted: Sun Feb 11, 2007 8:38 am
by Kevin
How useful would it be to have his book on tuning the A series?
Not a silly question as its the best book available for tuning any `A` series engine, and not just for performance there are also bits on economy and its spelt Vizzard and often comes up on ebay but dont pay too much as its still available new.
Posted: Sun Feb 11, 2007 8:46 am
by Peetee
It's very useful if you want to know the theory and reasoning behind the various modifications you can do to an engine and the way they interact. However, because it is THE definitive guide it is heavy going in places and much of it has little relevance to affordable, home tuning. Nevertheless there are some very handy bits in there like the section that deals with staged, bolt on modifications.
Posted: Sun Feb 11, 2007 10:26 am
by Packedup
Even if you don't have an A series a lot of the theory still applies. And if you do have an A series the theory gives you a better understanding, but the info is invaluable IMO.
Buy it, read it. Read it again. And again. Then realise scatter cams and ceramic coating will never happen on your budget, so apply the theory and data to skip diving for exhaust bits and trawling through Feebay for cheapo go faster goodies
Posted: Sun Feb 11, 2007 12:52 pm
by picky
I can highly recommend this book, it explains every detail you could possibly want to know about the A series engine. As Peetee said it is not exactly bed time reading in places, but a worthwhile purchase.
Posted: Mon Feb 12, 2007 2:12 am
by Peetee
Forgot to mention that it is also invaluable in sorting out the worthwile mods from the bandwagon tat.
Posted: Mon Feb 12, 2007 4:07 pm
by Innovator
Actually Vizard.
His book (and ANY words he writes) are worth reading. If you are even thinking of doing any engine tuning or modifications, however basic, buy Tuning Bl`s A Series Engine. It is the best book I have ever read on tuning any engine. However it is only any good if you understand and follow his advice.......... so many people dont.
Buy it.
John
Posted: Mon Feb 12, 2007 7:41 pm
by RussLCV
I have both the blue and yellow ones if anyone wants to purchase them?
Drop me an e-mail
Russ@MinorLCVReg.co.uk