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CarTech/SA Design Books
Flip through the pages of CarTech/SA Design books to relive the glory days of automotive history, and learn all about tomorrow’s projects. The company specializes in...
Flip through the pages of CarTech/SA Design books to relive the glory days of automotive history, and learn all about tomorrow’s projects. The company specializes in high-quality how-to books for do-it-yourselfers, showing you how to make repairs and build performance on the street, track, worksite, or trail. You can also explore the storied histories of your favorite cars and trucks, experience the wild early years of racing, and meet the fascinating people behind the automotive revolution. Summit Racing has the entire collection of CarTech/SA Design books available at prices that make building your own performance library...
Flip through the pages of CarTech/SA Design books to relive the glory days of automotive history, and learn all about tomorrow’s projects. The company specializes in high-quality how-to books for do-it-yourselfers, showing you how to make repairs and build performance on the street, track, worksite, or trail. You can also explore the storied histories of your favorite cars and trucks, experience the wild early years of racing, and meet the fascinating people behind the automotive revolution. Summit Racing has the entire collection of CarTech/SA Design books available at prices that make building your own performance library affordable.
SA Design GM Automatic Overdrive Transmission Builder's and Swapper's Guide
Unravel the mysteries of your transmission with the GM Automatic Overdrive Transmission Builder's and Swapper's Guide from SA Design. This guide leads you through the disassembly, repair, upgrade, and assembly of that metal case between your engine and your drive wheels. The GM Automatic Overdrive Transmission Builder's and Swapper's Guide presents straightforward information from Cliff Ruggles, expert mechanic and drag racer, about high performance mods from the factory and aftermarket, including internal parts and external components. Learn how to test and make your transmission perform at its best with the SA Design GM Automatic Overdrive Transmission Builder's and Swapper's Guide.
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SA Design High-Performance Subaru Builder's Guide
In this High Performance Subaru Builder's Guide, author Jeff Zurschmeide explains in detail the similarities and differences between the Subaru models, and describes how to modify each for performance on the street and at the track. Detailed chapters cover the intake, exhaust, turbocharger, and computer systems for more horsepower and torque, plus information on upgrading the drivetrain to handle all that power. And, if taking corners is your thing, you will also find chapters on suspension, steering, chassis, brakes, and wheels and tires. A special chapter even shows you how to get started in your favorite type of racing, and includes examples of successful racers and their cars.
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SA Design The Overlanding Vehicle Builder's Guide
What is overlanding? Wikipedia states, "Overlanding is self-reliant overland travel to remote destinations where the journey is the principal goal. Typically, it is accomplished with mechanized off-road-capable transport—from bicycles to trucks—where the principal form of lodging is camping. Overlanding often lasts for extended periods of time—from months to years—and spans international boundaries." In this insightful read: The Overlanding Vehicle Builder's Guide, Don Alexander provides a terrific overview of what to consider when building your overlanding rig. By understanding the wants and needs will inform you of the type of gear you'll need for the best experience. This guide includes information for the planning the duration of the trip, the number of people you will need for joining you on the "overlanding" quest, how far off the beaten path you want to go, as well as the creature comforts you will require. It also covers the strengths and weaknesses of the types of vehicles themselves, the type of modifications to the vehicles to make them more capable, and the accessories required for "overlanding", such as lighting, camping gear, food, and water storage, etc., as well as the equipment to have on hand for trail mishaps and recovery. Driving techniques and trail rules and etiquette are also included in this guide. If you are ready to build a rig or just want to know more about the hobby, The Overlanding Vehicle Builder's Guide, by veteran racer, off-roader, and journalist, Don Alexander is a great guide to help you get started.
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SA Design Performance Automotive Engine Math
Let's face it--designing the engine to work as a system of related components is no simple task. All of the parts within any engine are designed and engineered using the appropriate mathematics to function efficiently and be durable. This insightful book, Performance Automotive Engine Math, will escort readers through the complete engine, showcasing the methodology required to define each specific parameter. It also shows how to translate the engineering math into the hard measurements reflected in various engine parts. Whether you're a budding engine enthusiast or a professional builder, this book is a must!
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SA Design How to Build Max-Performance Chevy Small Blocks on a Budget
SA Design's How to Build Max-Performance Chevy Small Blocks on a Budget is a realistic "low-buck" approach to building serious horsepower. Author David Vizard, a highly regarded engine builder and technical writer, turns his attention to the ins and outs of building serious-horsepower small block Chevy engines on a budget (would you believe 600 hp for about $3,000?). Included are details of factory part numbers, easy do-it-yourself cylinder head modifications, inexpensive but effective aftermarket parts, 10 best engine combos for the buck, and more.
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SA Design Ford FE Engines: How to Rebuild
Learn what you need to rebuild a Ford FE Engine for reliability and durability from FE master, owner of Survival Motorsports, and veteran author Barry Rabotnick. In Ford FE Engines: How to Rebuild, Barry shows you how to rebuild one of these legendary engines. CarTech's unique Workbench series format takes you step-by-step through the entire rebuilding process. Covered are engine identification and selection, disassembly, cleaning, parts analysis and assessment, machine shop processes, replacement parts selection, reassembly and start-up/break-in techniques. Along the way are helpful tips on performance upgrades, trouble spots to look for, special tools required, and professional builder's tips. Ford FE engines, which were manufactured from the late 1950s all the way through the mid-1970s, were designated as the large-displacement engines in the Ford lineup. FE means Ford Edsel and reflects an era when Ford sought to promote the Edsel name. The design of these engines was implemented to increase displacement over its predecessor, the Y-Block engines of the previous decade. Early models were fairly modest in displacement, as were most big-blocks of the era, but they grew quickly to fill the needs of rapidly changing chassis requirements and consumer demand for larger vehicles. As it grew, the FE engine performed admirably as a heavy passenger car and light truck engine. It also became quite accomplished in performance circles, winning the 24 Hours of Le Mans, as well as powering Ford's muscle car and drag racing programs in the mid-to-late 1960s.
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SA Design How to Rebuild the Small-Block Ford
Whether you're a first-time engine builder or a seasoned professional, SA Design's How to Rebuild the Small-Block Ford is the essential guide to rebuilding your small-block Ford engine. The Workbench© format walks you step by step through a rebuild, including: Planning your Rebuild; Disassembly and Inspection; Choosing the Right Parts; Machine Work; Assembling your Engine; and First Firing and Break-In. Also provides helpful hints and tips on performance upgrades, including cams, heads, ignition, induction, and more. It also points out problem areas to watch for, professional builder tips, jobs that need special care or special tools, and more.
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SA Design How to Rebuild the Small-Block Chevrolet
This SA Design How to Rebuild the Small-Block Chevrolet is a newly updated and revised step-by-step workbench book that shows you how to build a street or racing small block Chevy in your own garage. It includes hundreds of photos and easy-to-read text that explain every procedure that a professional builder uses to assemble an engine from crankshaft to carburetor. Detailed sections show how to disassemble a used engine, inspect for signs of damage, select replacement parts, buy machine work, check critical component fit, and much more! Performance mods and upgrades are discussed along the way, so the manual meets the needs of all enthusiasts, from restorers to hot rodders. It is a must-have for every small block Chevy fan.
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SA Design Ford Inline Six: How to Rebuild and Modify
Rebuild and modify your Ford inline six with help from the leading performance builders of these engines, Vintage Inlines. Covering Ford's small 6-cylinder engine made famous in Falcons, Comets, Mustangs, and many other models from the 1960s and 1970s, "Ford Inline Six: How to Rebuild and Modify" has everything you need to know from step-by-step rebuilding instructions to performance parts that will set you apart from the rest of the crowd. If this is your first engine build, you'll be glad to know that every aspect of a complete rebuild is here. Starting with engine removal, you'll learn all the different steps, including examination, machine work, reassembly, and reinstallation. The mystery is revealed on setting ring gap, checking valve-to-piston clearance, and even degreasing the camshaft for spot-on valve timing! Whether it's replacing the undersized and outdated 1-barrel carburetor or the original Load-O-Matic distributor, you'll learn how to get the most from the engine that came as original equipment in literally millions of our favorite Ford vehicles. With the information in this book, you'll learn how to add a 2-barrel carburetor, electronic ignition, and even a header so you can have the smooth rumble of dual exhaust.
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SA Design Rebuilding the Small-Block Chevy: Step-by-Step Videobook
The SA Design's Rebuilding the Small-Block Chevy: Step-by-Step Videobook is a step-by-step workbench book and DVD combination that shows you how to build a street or racing small block Chevy in your own garage. The book includes more than 650 photos and easy-to-read text that explains every procedure that a professional builder uses to assemble an engine from crankshaft to carburetor. The DVD includes over two hours of coverage showing in detail all of the procedures that the book describes, and is filmed in a bright, well-lit studio that really brings out the detail of the engine-building process. There are detailed sections showing how to disassemble a used engine, inspect it for signs of damage, select replacement parts, buy machine work, check critical component fit, and much more! Performance mods and upgrades are discussed along the way, so the book and DVD combo meets the needs of all enthusiasts, from restorers to hot rodders. This rare instructional combination package is a must-have for every small block Chevy fan.
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SA Design How to Build Max-Performance Chevy Big-Blocks on a Budget
David Vizard, master engine builder and veteran author of How to Build Max-Performance Chevy Big-Blocks on a Budget, explains to readers how to obtain maximum performance while on a budget and also includes eight affordable and powerful engine builds in various price ranges. Readers will be versed on how to select the ideal parts, how to get optimal machining performed, and how to assemble the strongest Chevy big block engine package ever--all while on a budget. If you're planning on building a max-performance Chevy big block, but money is tight, then this book is definitely a must-have for you!
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SA Design Practical Engine Airflow
In the simplest terms, an engine is an air pump. Whether you're a professional engine builder or a serious amateur, you must understand engine airflow dynamics and need to apply these principles if you want to optimize performance. In SA Design Practical Engine Airflow, author John Baechtel explains airflow dynamics through an engine in layman's terms so you can easily absorb and apply it. The principles of airflow are explained; specifically, the physics of air and how it flows through major engine components, including the intake, heads, cylinders, and exhaust system. The author explains atmospheric pressure, air density, and brake specific fuel consumption so you understand the properties of fuel for tuning. Baechtel covers the primary factors for optimizing the airflow path. This includes: the fundamentals of air motion; air velocity and boundary layers; obstructions; and pressure changes. Flowing air through the heads and the combustion chamber is comprehensively explained. Also carefully explored is the exhaust system's airflow, in particular primary tube size and length, collector function, and scavenging. Chapters also discuss flow bench testing, evaluating flow numbers, and using airflow software. If you want to achieve ultimate engine performance, you need this book.
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1 of 1 Muscle Cars: Stories of Detroit's Rarest Iron
Learn about the rarest muscle cars ever produced with this new book from SA Design and CarTech, "1 of 1 Muscle Cars: Stories of Detroit's Rarest Iron." In the world of muscle cars, many were produced and sold in large enough quantities that they'd be considered special but not particularly rare at the time of production. The Boss 429 and Plymouth Superbird were produced for racing homologation reasons, and since they were very expensive to produce, the manufacturers ensured that they would be rare. However, there's rare—and then there is RARE. Prototypes and special factory builds, factory production cars, and super car tuners and builders are all covered in this new hardback by muscle car historian Wes Eisenschenk. Some are single examples, some are very close to being the last remaining example, and all are extremely rare. Some have no surviving example known to exist. Featured cars include a Boss 429 Cougar, a 1971 Pontiac Ventura II Sprint 455, a 1965 Chevelle 300 COPO car with the L78 option, and a 1970 FK5 Deep Burnt Orange Metallic Superbird. Dealer promotional specials include a 1968 AMC AMX Von Piranha, a 1970 Dick Harrell LS6 454 Camaro, and a 1973 Nickey Chevrolet 427 Nova. These are cars that you'll read about but likely never see. For a fun ride through muscle car history and great stories of the rarest muscle cars ever produced, add this 240-page book to your automotive library today. Includes 141 b/w and color photos.
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The Hawaiian: Drag Racing's Iconic Top Fuel Owner & Tuner
From racing the family Oldsmobile in 1960 to winning the Winternationals in 1964, read about the meteoric rise of drag racing's greatest owner and tuner in the first-ever book about "The Hawaiian" Roland Leong. As the son of a Harvard graduate, it could have been difficult for Roland Leong to live up to his family's expectations. However, that wasn't the case. "The Hawaiian" knew at a young age that drag racing was his career path. His supportive mother, Teddy, saw potential in Roland and bought him a new 1962 Corvette for "educational" purposes, such as wrenching and tuning. From there, it didn't take long for the world to discover Oahu's best-kept secret in drag racing. In 1964, less than two years after reaching the mainland, Roland was in victory lane at the Winternationals in Top Gas Eliminator. The following year, with Don Prudhomme behind the wheel, "The Hawaiian" immortalized his place in drag racing forever with wins in NHRA's Top Fuel Eliminator at Pomona (Winternationals) and Indy (US Nationals). Leong became the first ever to capture those iconic crowns in a single season. For good measure, Roland repeated the achievement in 1966 with Mike Snively, showing the world that a Harvard education isn't required to achieve greatness. "The Hawaiian: Roland Leong, Drag Racing's Iconic Owner and Tuner" is a tale of family, friends, and forging a path that no other Chinese-Hawaiian before him had carved. Re-live his biggest wins and lasting friendships in this first-ever publication on drag racing's first builder and tuner superstar, Roland Leong! This 176-page softback book includes 240 b/w and 71 color photos.
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