How to Power Tune Rover V8 Engines for Road & Track

Everything you could want to know about increasing the performance and reliability of the Rover V8 engine which has been in production since 1967. Derived from a Buick design, the engine first appeared in the Rover P5B of 1967, but continued in use through subsequent Rover models: P6 and SD1. Not only a favourite of kit car builders, the Rover V8 also appeared in Morgans, TVRs, Land Rovers, Range Rovers, MGB V8 and the Leyland P76 in Australia. Coverage includes: limitations of standard components; short block preparation/clearances; solving the oiling & main cap problems of pre- _x0019_94 cylinder blocks; full details of cylinder head modifications; optimising ignition settings; exhaust system requirements; Holley, Weber & SU carburettor/inlet manifold options; camshaft & valve train requirements; modifications for racing; modifications for road use.