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How to Build Motorcycle-engined Racing Cars (SpeedPro Series)

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If you are aspiring to build a racing car, How to Build Motorcycle-engined Racing Cars could be the book that you've been waiting for! Tony Pashley revisits the path that he took in the Pashley Project articles in Race Tech magazine during the design and construction of two successful hillclimb cars, but this time in great detail, with a view to enabling the reader to carry out a similar exercise for themselves. Although hillclimb and sprint cars are the focal topic, a lot of the book is applicable to race cars in general. The cars under discussion in the book are powered by motorcycle engines, which are meeting with great success in the smaller racing car classes. The total process of building a car is described, beginning with the selection and procurement of the engine. Chassis and suspension design is covered in a simplistic but adequate manner as the author's aim is to minimize the inclusion of involved calculations. Two recipes for chassis construction are illustrated in detail, along with guidance on the processes of construction and a description of the required equipment. Following on from this, the fabrication of the suspension is explained. Further chapters are dedicated to the remaining aspects of the vehicle, covering transmission, brakes, fuel and coolant systems, and electrics. The book is heavily illustrated with 200 photographs and extensive explanatory diagrams and tables. It is a vital addition to any would-be kit car builder's library. Read more

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Veloce Publishing Ltd; Reprint edition (August 15, 2017)


Language ‏ : ‎ English


Paperback ‏ : ‎ 128 pages


ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1787111695


ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 91


Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.1 pounds


Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.21 x 0.4 x 9.6 inches


Best Sellers Rank: #1,342,452 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #360 in Car Customization #454 in Automotive Racing #816 in Motor Sports (Books)


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Top Amazon Reviews

    • Great Book!
So I have been planning on building my own "motorcycle" engine race car for a while now so when I saw this book I immediately bought it. When I read the review some people complained about how there wasn't enough information in the book or that the pictures in the book are too small. I found this not to be the case, obviously if your planning to build a car like this you can't ONLY buy this book and expect to be able to build something like whats on the cover. Here is what the book does well and what readers can expect from this book: Pro's: -This book provides good BACKGROUND on all the aspects of building a motorcycle engine race car. You can see this just from looking at the table of contents. Its also a great starting point for learning about suspension geometry. -This book also contains many pictures, although most of them are small, that can be very helpful. Sometimes its good to be able to visualize a design and draw from what other people have done. -This book contains some very specific information, that I haven't been able to find anywhere else, about how to build a race car specifically using a motorcycle engine. There are certain modifications one must do to a motorcycle engine, such as changing the oil sump, in order to use the engine in a car. Con's: -Like I said before this book isn't really as much a "how to" build the car on the cover, as the title suggests, but more a guide. You will probably not be able to build a race car only using this book. So in conclusion I would definitely recommend this book as a good background text rather than a "how to". Also buy this book if you are specifically looking to use a motorcycle engine in your race car because it contains some very specific information regarding that. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on January 5, 2013 by 123frederikt
    • Excellent start for an overall picture of what is involved
I enjoyed reading this book very much. It is a great overall view of building a car using a motorcycle engine. It is not a book on how to "build this car" however. Do not think you will be able to design and build a car using only this book! The author gives a good general discussion of chassis design, suspension designs, general layouts and set up but he does not tell you what to do. I like the many very clear photographs showing various ways others have done things. Like several different types of uprights, a-arms, braking systems and so on. He gives basic information on how to set up a differential to work with a sprocket and chain drive and how to modify the bike engine oil pan to work in an automotive situation. I certainly agree with his recommendation to get and use the stock bike wiring harness including the ignition switch and key! Many builders have had a lot of trouble just trying to get the engine to start when making up their own harness. I think this is an excellent book to get the overall picture. Then if you wish to actually build a car you will need to get several more books on actually designing the chassis, laying out suspension, figuring what hubs, brakes, spindles, shock arrangement and so on to use for your design. I would certainly recommend this book to anyone who has an interest in putting a motorcycle engine in a car too. Whether a Lotus 7 clone, any kit car, one you design yourself, or just to put in a street car as is so common today, this book will be well worth the money for your project. I am designing my own cars, one for autocross in the FSAE class as well as a road car and I have learned a lot that will save me time and money from this book. Highly recommended. James ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on September 8, 2008 by JagLite
    • wiring for the motor to run and to the dash, data acquisition
It is some what dated in the information provided with regard to data acquisition and shifting electronic equipment available
Reviewed in the United States on July 26, 2023 by Richard E. Boggs
    • Building a Motorcycle Engined Race Car
This book is great. It is informative, well written, and entertaining. If you sense a qualification here it is only that the book is really about building a race car for a very specific class and type of racing. You do get lots of information that is general, because after all it is a car. You get a very good idea of all the little bits that are required. This is in marked contrast to many of the build a Locost sports car books. If you are interested in race cars, and race car mechanical systems, and appreciate good writing, this is the book for you. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on October 1, 2008 by Roger Q. Callaway
    • Fun read that was informative
I have shelves full of car books, no book is a replacement for a library. Mr. Pashley's book is a great resource for any one planning to build their own design car or a modified version of some one else's. On top of that, his writing makes it a page turner. So many instructional books of this ilk can induce a coma or be used to treat insomnia, challenging all but the most committed builder to make it to the last page. Buy it. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on January 28, 2014 by Sparkyweld
    • Not a how to book
Mostly discusses best practices and some alternatives but nothing specific. Probably good if you already have a specific vehicle in mind as a helper book but not the first step.
Reviewed in the United States on March 12, 2022 by mike t.
    • Excellent well written.
Excellent well written.
Reviewed in the United States on May 30, 2022 by Michael Malcewicz
    • Great overview of a overlooked segment of racing
The book is a good introductory text for appreciating race cars powered by motorcycle engines. It isn't a step by step how-to manual but rather a generalist review of the various considerations involved in building, racing and maintaining this type of race car. While probably overlooked by the general public, a quick review of racing categories reveals motorcycle driven cars in NASCAR circle tracks (Pro Challenge classes) , SCCA, NASA and others. The reduced costs of building and racing these types of cars will likely bring more of these types of race cars to the forefront. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on April 14, 2009 by Kimsey

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