Expert practical advice from an experienced race engine builder on how to build a high-performance version of the 1275cc A-Series engine. Whether the reader wants a fast road car or to go racing, Hammill explains, without using technical jargon, how to build a reliable high-power engine using as many original equipment parts as possible and without wasting money on parts and modifications that don't work. Coverage includes choosing parts, 'blueprinting', balancing, porting, check-build procedures, camshafts, camshaft timing, valves, compression ratios, valve springs, crankshafts, connecting rods, pistons, carburettors and much more.