The Complete Guide to Modification for Competition of the Fiat X1/9
The information contained in this volume has been prepared by PBS Engineering of Garden Grove, California at the request of Fiat Motors. In it, PBS makes available to the SCCA competitor the sum total of many years of experience in the preparation for racing of Fiat cars. It is our hope that this information will be of value to those who compete with Fiat XI19 automobiles. Clarification on the methods described, if needed, should be obtained directly from PBS Engineering. This book is not intended as a substitute for the shop manuals and guides that Fiat Motors makes available for the servicing of its products. It is written to be used in conjunction with such manuals and guides. Fiat Motors wishes you the best for success in your competitive efforts with the XI 19.
Modifications of the type described herein are not suitable for vehicles licensed for street use. They will also render the vehicle illegal for street use, as Federal law restricts the removal or modification of any part of Federally required emission control systems. Further, many states have enacted laws with various penalties for tampering with, or otherwise modifying, any required emission or noise control system. Though SCCA General Competition Rules have been taken into account in the preparation of these recommendations, it is the responsibility of each individual
owner or driver to ensure that his car conforms to the SCCA rules. Neither Fiat Motors of North America nor its dealers can be held responsible in connection with any protest or disputes resulting from illegal modification of parts. Fiat vehicle and parts warranties are voided if the vehicle or part is used for competition or if they fail as a result of modification. Competition parts or assemblies described herein as offered by PBS Engineering or any other vendor are sold “as is” without any warranty whatsoever. The entire risk as to quality and performance of such parts is with the buyer.
CONTENTS:
- CHASSIS BODY
- REAR SUSPENSION
- Rear Suspension BodyIFrame Modifications
- Rear Strut Modifications
- Rear Adjustable Camber Plates
- Rear Anti-Roll Bar
- Rear Suspension Bushings
- Left Rear Control Arm Modification
- FRONT SUSPENSION
- AND STEERING
- Front Suspension BodyIFrame Modifications
- Modifications to the Front Struts
- Front Adjustable Camber Plates
- Steering Rack and Mounting Modifications
- Front Anti-Roll Bar
- Front Suspension Bushings
- BRAKES
- Front Brakes (F-Production 1500 XI191
- Front Brakes (G-Production 1300 XI19
- Rear Brakes (G- and F-Production)
- Brake Master Cylinders
- ROLL CAGE
- WHEELS, TIRES AND
- WHEEL ALIGNMENT
- Wheels
- Tires
- Wheel Alignment
- Dry Sump Oil System
- Cylinder Bores
- Crankshaft
- Pistons
- Connecting Rods
- Bearings
- ENGINE ASSEMBLY
- Checking Piston, Head and Valve Clearance
- Checking Cam Timing
- Head Bolts
- Pan Baffle
- CARBURETOR AND INTAKE
- MANIFOLD MODIFICATIONS
Carburetor - Intake Manifold
- IGNITION SYSTEM
- 1300 Ignition System
- 1500 Ignition System
- EXHAUST SYSTEM
- TRANSMISSION, FINAL DRIVE,
- CLUTCH AND FLYWHEEL
- Changes Associated With 5-Speed Gearbox
- Close Ratio Gears
- Bearing Sleeves
- Differential
- Flywheel and Clutch
- 1500 C-V Joints
- BODY MODIFICATIONS
- Seat
- Fender Flares
- Windshield
- Grill
- Air Dam
- PLUMBING, ELECTRICAL
- AND INSTRUMENTATION
- Oil System
- Fuel System
- Brake Plumbing
- Clutch Plumbing
- Cooling System
- Fire Suppression System
- Wiring
- Instrumentation and Switches
- ENGINE
- CYLINDER HEAD
- AND VALVE GEAR
- Ports
- Combustion Chamber
- Valves
- Valve Springs
- Cam and Cam Timing
- Tappets
- Valve Guides
- Head Gasket
- ENGINE SHORT BLOCK
Language: English
File: PDF
Pages: 54
The Complete Guide to Modification for Competition of the Fiat X1/9