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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!

4.83 out of 5 stars ( 6 )

$28.79

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.

4.47 out of 5 stars ( 15 )

$27.79

J.W. Performance How to Build a Powerglide

J.W. Performance "How to build a Powerglide" books are perfect for the novice or experienced builder. With over 170 pages of detailed explanations and pictures, these books are sure to help you out.

5.0 out of 5 stars ( 1 )

$53.66

SA Design LS Gen IV Engines 2005-Present: How to Build Max Performance

Unlock the performance potential of your LS Gen IV engine with the best products and modification procedures for a variety of applications from engine-building and LS expert Mike Mavrigian. To make more horsepower, more airflow and fuel into the engine is needed; therefore, how to select the industry-leading aftermarket heads and port the stock heads for superior performance are comprehensively covered in SA Design LS Gen IV Engines 2005-Present: How to Build Max Performance.

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$24.99

How to Build Max Performance VW Air-Cooled Engines

The VW Beetle (officially the Volkswagen Type 1) needs no introduction. Manufactured and marketed globally by Volkswagen from 1938 to 2003, more than 21 million were produced and sold around the world. Extremely popular in the U.S. and Europe during the 1950s and '60s, increasing competition from Japanese, American, and European manufacturers—as well as stiffening demands for better safety and emissions—contributed to a sharp decline in sales in the early '70s. The Beetle was manufactured in much smaller numbers in Germany until the late 1970s, when production shifted to Brazil and Mexico, where operating cost was a was a large factor in keeping the Beetle alive. While simple and fun, the Beetle had simply become outdated. Of course, the enthusiast market did not see it that way. Aficionados loved the simplicity in the design, as well as its aesthetics—and enjoyed tinkering with the mechanicals of their Beetles, Buses, Type 3 models, and Karmann Ghias. There is no shortage of options when customizing your Beetle; and for many, extracting as much performance out of their air-cooled flat 4 was the way to go. Not only does it remedy the issue of keeping up with modern traffic, but Beetles also respond really well to modifications and have a robust aftermarket to support them. In this 144-page paperback, "VW Air-Cooled Engines: How to Build Max Performance," VW veteran Dr. John F. Kershaw lays the groundwork for getting the most possible power for your desired use and application. Covered here are the various power levels and components to get you there. It's all included: rotating assemblies, cylinder heads, cams and the valvetrain, engine blocks, ignitions systems, fuel injection, carburetors and induction, exhaust, sources for parts, and even turbos and superchargers. Are you looking for just a little more power to keep up with traffic or maybe a streetable high-performance machine? Perhaps you're interested in a little street/strip action or even all-out racing applications. All of your options are examined in this book from SA Design and CarTech. And you'll love the 245 color photos!

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$23.79

SA Design Mopar Small-Block Engines: How to Build Max Performance

If you own an LA small-block-powered Mopar car or truck, this invaluable guide and instructions will allow you to optimize performance and maintain reliability. The LA engine platform evolved into the Magnum 5.2- and 5.9-liter engines and became the new standard of Mopar small block performance. In SA Design's "Mopar Small-Block Engines: How to Build Max Performance" expert and author Larry Shepard identifies the best parts—and clearly guides you through the specific techniques to extract maximum performance for LA and Magnum engines. In particular, he covers heads, cams, and valvetrain products and modifications that will achieve your horsepower targets. In addition, Shepard provides exquisite details and in-depth build-up instruction for other essential components—locks, cranks, pistons, rods, ignition systems, intakes, carburetors, and exhaust.

3.0 out of 5 stars ( 1 )

$40.79

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Summit Racing™ Horse Power How-To Series: Performance Tuning 600 and 750 CFM Carburetors DVDs

Summit Racing™'s Horse Power How-To Series: Performance Tuning 600 and 750 CFM Carburetors DVD reveals the unique design features of the new Street & Strip 600 and 750 CFM performance carburetors. This DVD offers step-by-step installation information, along with tips on setup, tuning, and trouble-shooting. A bonus performance carburetor buyer's guide is included.

3.0 out of 5 stars ( 2 )

$16.99

$7.99

Jeep Wrangler JL & Gladiator JT Performance Modifications

Learn your modification options for the most modern and exciting Jeeps! Going back to World War II, Jeeps have had a special place in America's heart. The utility vehicle that helped win the war transitioned into the civilian Jeep, or CJ, and the Jeep brand has had several owners over the years. While still remaining wildly popular, it has evolved. The Wrangler version of the Jeep was transformed with the release of the JK for the 2007 model year. With a more practical 4-door version, this Wrangler became a popular vehicle for year-round use, which appealed to off-roaders as well as soccer moms. For the 2017 model year, Jeep seriously upgraded the Wrangler, which is now dubbed the JL, and added an exciting new model, the Gladiator, or JT, which is essentially a pickup version of the Wrangler. In "Jeep Wrangler JL and Gladiator JT: Performance Modifications," Jeep experts Don Alexander and Quinn Thomas introduce you to these new models and walk you through the capabilities and options for all of the trim levels. Then, they examine how to make these things better, system by system. Suspension, steering, and brakes are covered, as they are the heart of any off-road rig. Also examined are modification options for axles, driveshafts, and differentials—as well as bumpers, armor, and protection. Of course, off-roaders need a quality winch, recovery gear, and upgraded electrics, so options are explored here, as well. Wheels and tires are also very important for those leaving paved roads, and upgrade options for all of the trim levels and lift levels are covered thoroughly. Whether you want to build a JL or JT to be a serious rock crawler or simply look like you're going off-road, all of your options are thoroughly explained in this 160-page paperback, which includes 461 color photos. Add a copy to your Jeep reference library.

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$39.99

SA Design Chevy Differentials: How to Rebuild the 10- and 12-Bolt

Now in paperback from SA Design, "Chevy Differentials: How to Rebuild the 10- and 12-Bolt" is a valuable reference tool for your Chevrolet rear-end. This step-by-step guide by author Jefferson Bryant walks you through the entire process of disassembling, evaluating the components, and rebuilding the perfect differential for your GM application. In this 144-page book, he shows all the up-to-date techniques for re-assembling the differential and axle. Maybe you're rejuvenating a salvage yard unit or installing an aftermarket 12-bolt assembly for extreme performance? "Chevy Differentials: How to Rebuild the 10- and 12-Bolt" delivers the essential information for success in gaining long service life and maximum performance.

4.2 out of 5 stars ( 15 )

$25.79

SA Design Engine Management: Advanced Tuning Manuals

This SA Design Engine Management: Advanced Tuning manual explains how the EFI system determines engine operation and how the calibrator can change the controlling parameters to optimize actual engine performance. Take engine-tuning techniques to the next level. It is a must-have for tuners and calibrators and a valuable resource for anyone who wants to make horsepower with a fuel-injected, electronically controlled engine. This manual contains detailed equations, graphs, and illustrations. Also included are valuable and practical examples, including real-world examples based upon the author's experiences, that will help more advanced readers apply this new information to situations that are commonly seen during calibration.

4.2 out of 5 stars ( 5 )

$18.99

SA Design Automotive Wiring and Electrical Systems

Often, wiring and electrical work intimidates automotive do-it-yourselfers the most. It's not mechanical, and therefore, it's unfamiliar territory. Electrons are invisible, and they can do unpredictable things in an untrained enthusiast's eyes. Finally, there is an enthusiast's guide that takes the mysteries and misunderstandings out of automotive electrical design, modification, diagnostics, and repair. Automotive Wiring and Electrical Systems is the perfect book to unshroud the mysteries of automotive electrics and electronic systems. The basics of electrical principles, including voltage, amperage, resistance, and Ohm's Law, are revealed in clear and concise detail, so the enthusiast understands what these mean in the construction and repair of automotive electrical circuits. All the tools and the proper equipment required for automotive electrical tasks are covered. In addition, this in-depth guide explains how to perform more complex tasks, such as adding new circuits, installing aftermarket electronics, repairing existing circuits, building your own wiring harness, and troubleshooting. Author Tony Candela explains how to complete popular wiring projects, such as adding late-model electronic accessories and convenience items to earlier-model cars, installing relays, designing and assembling multi-function circuits and harnesses, and much more. With this book in hand, you will be able to assemble, design, and build single- and multi-function circuits and harnesses, troubleshoot and repair existing circuits, and install aftermarket systems and electronics. Automotive Wiring and Electrical Systems is your essential guide for wiring a hot rod from scratch, modifying muscle car electrical circuits for cooling fans and/or power windows, or adding a premium stereo and other conveniences to modern performance cars.

5.0 out of 5 stars ( 16 )

$25.79

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$27.79

COMP Cams DeskTop Drag Race Simulators

The DeskTop Drag Race simulators offer increased speed, extended vehicle testing, and improved accuracy. Designed for the serious enthusiast, the DeskTop Drag simulation will display ET, mph, and comprehensive vehicle telemetry to within 5 percent of real-world, track-test data. They include a PopUp TimeSlip, offering an instant overview of vehicle performance for everything from model stock production vehicles to Top-Fuel dragsters--even jet and rocket-powered cars! Vehicle performance and telemetry are displayed on custom graphs, and exact values can be examined in detailed results tables. Test transmissions and rear-axle gear ratios, vehicle weights, frontal areas, tire traction, launch and shift rpms, clutches, torque converters, engine power, even wind and weather conditions! Find out what works before you buy expensive parts, and have fun designing the "ultimate" vehicle for any level of street performance or all-out competition. What you can do with the DeskTop Drag: * Design, build, and test any drag vehicle in seconds * Simulate automobiles, dragsters, and motorcycles * Model front or rear-wheel drive vehicles * Model eighth or quarter-mile drag races * Instantly see the potential of any component * Display and print vehicle data and color graphics * Test driveline, gear ratios, tires, wheels, and more! * Check errors with easy-to-use interface * Add pro features with optional advanced and ProTools kits Tune these key vehicle components: * Any engine power curve * Loads and tests DeskTop Dyno engine files * 1 to 6-speed transmissions * Clutch or torque converter (any stall speed) * Any motorcycle primary ratio * Vehicle weight, percent on driving wheels, wheelbase * Frontal area, aero drag, driving tire width * Static and tire-growth diameters * Traction, tire slip, and redline rpms * Shift times * Rollout staging distance * Temperature, humidity, wind, and elevation

5.0 out of 5 stars ( 2 )

$77.95

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.

5.0 out of 5 stars ( 3 )

$26.79

SA Design Jeep 4.0 Engines: How To Rebuild and Modify

Until now, there has never been a complete and authoritative guide that covers the engine rebuild and build-up process from beginning to end like this essential guide, Jeep 4.0 Engines: How to Rebuild and Modify. This Workbench title delves into popular high performance modifications and build-ups. Step-by-step photos and captions cover each crucial step of the engine disassembly. It also covers critical inspection of all critical parts, including blocks, heads, the rotating assembly, intake, exhaust, and critical machining processes such as decking the block, line boring, and overboring the block. Own a Jeep? Get this book!

5.0 out of 5 stars ( 1 )

$30.79

SA Design AMC V8 Engines 1966-1991: How to Rebuild & Modify

If this is your first time rebuilding an AMC engine, pick up a copy of AMC V8 Engines 1966-1991: How to Rebuild & Modify. This helpful book not only shows the steps of a rebuild in detail, but will help you to determine what kind of build is right for your project and assists you in making the correct decisions on compression ratio, camshaft selection and what performance parts are needed. The book contains detailed instructions—starting with disassembling the engine and determining what machining will be needed. All of the fine details about boring and honing, crankshaft grinding, balancing, cylinder head rebuilding, the engine assembly, oil modifications, as well as performance upgrades are detailed with photos. Many of the specialized machining steps needed for a performance build are also covered. Get this book—and get ready to rebuild your AMC V8!

5.0 out of 5 stars ( 1 )

$24.79

SA Design Ford Flathead Engines: How to Rebuild and Modify

SA Design's "Ford Flathead Engines: How to Rebuild and Modify" takes you step-by-step through rebuilding a vintage flathead. One of the most important steps is to actually find a good, usable core. After you do, veteran author Tony Thacker and flathead guru of H&H Flatheads, Mike Herman, take you through the entire process of a rebuild—including teardown, parts inspection, machine shop processes, replacement part selection, re-assembly, start up, and break-in. Also covered is a unique performance build completed at the H&H shop for legendary race car team manager and all-around enthusiast Ray Evernham. It all adds up to more than 500 color photos and insider tips on building what could be called the most iconic engine ever produced, the Ford flathead V-8.

5.0 out of 5 stars ( 2 )

$24.79

SA Design How to Chop Tops: A Pictorial Guide to Hot Rodding's Most Popular Modification

Initially performed to reduce aerodynamic drag during high-speed racing, chopping tops soon became a staple in hot rod culture. This modification isn't just about speed anymore, it's about making a bold visual statement. In this book, How to Chop Tops: A Pictorial Guide to Hot Rodding's Most Popular Modification, hot rod expert and historian Tony Thacker takes you through the history, techniques, and craftsmanship required to transform any classic car into a sleek, aerodynamic masterpiece. Individual chapters feature a variety of chops that have been performed by the industry's most talented fabricators. The most popular candidates for this modification are covered, including Ford Model As, Model Ts, 1932 3-window and 5-window coupes, 1933s, 1934s, and Shoeboxes. Featured expert contributions include Rick Lefever, Evin and Justin Veazie, the Kennedy Brothers, Bobby Walden, Troy Ladd's Hollywood Hot Rods, Rolling Bones, Roy Brizio, Cornfield Customs, Max Grundy, and more. Whether you want to tackle a chop yourself or are considering hiring a professional, this guide will provide the knowledge you need.

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$26.99

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Clymer Repair Manuals

Clymer repair manuals are written by accomplished professionals in the publishing industry who are also enthusiasts on the machines that they outline. Their enthusiasm is clearly evident when using a Clymer manual. Whether you're performing routine maintenance, such as tune-ups and brake service, or more extensive repairs involving engine and transmission disassembly, these manuals provide you with reliable information. Accurate, clear, and concise text, combined with detailed illustrations and photography, makes it possible for the novice enthusiast to safely and enjoyably service their vehicle. At the same time, their in-depth coverage provides indispensable information for those tackling more complicated procedures. The Clymer library consists of over 400 manuals, covering motorcycles, ATVs, marine engines, personal watercraft, snowmobiles, outdoor power equipment, small engines, and farm tractors. With these Clymer repair manuals, you can save money, have fun, and take pride in knowing that you completed the job!

5.0 out of 5 stars ( 4 )

$48.99

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Vintage Volkswagen Beetle Accessories

Take a fun and nostalgic look at the world of Volkswagen accessories. It's well documented that the VW Beetle is the best-selling vehicle of all time. In 1972, the 15-millionth Beetle was produced, breaking the record set by the Model T about 40 years earlier. It was a simple design with styling that appealed to the masses. The Bug was affordable, practical, and fun. Because it was such a simple car and so many were sold, many people enjoy customizing their model with accessories, which has been a large market for these cars dating back to the 1950s and '60s. There's even a market today for people who collect these accessories without installing them. In SA Design's "Vintage Volkswagen Beetle Accessories," authored by veteran VW historian Stephan Szantai, a whole range of accessories are covered. Of course, a history of the Beetle is detailed, as well as the companies that formed the accessory aftermarket. Included are accessories for dressing up the exterior of the car, such as vented windows, bumpers and guards, turn-signal technology, add-on lighting, mirrors, etc. Then, interior accessories are examined, such as radios, ashtrays, gloveboxes, gauges, and clocks. No accessories book would be complete without engine accessories, covering both dress-up options and functional performance parts. Travel accessories, such as roof racks, coolers, extended gas tanks, tail racks, and coffee makers are detailed, along with wheels. A gallery of accessorized Volkswagens of all types is featured, including Type 2 Buses; Type 3 squarebacks, fastbacks, and coupes; Karmen Ghias—and even single- and double-cab pickup body styles are included. Join the fun and nostalgic romp through VW accessory history with this new 144-page softcover CarTech title that features everything cool about customizing your VW. Includes 317 color photos.

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$25.79

High-Performance Cams & Valvetrains: Theory, Technology, and Selection

In the book: High-Performance Cams & Valvetrains: Theory, Technology, and Selection, Billy Godbold, farm kid-turned-physicist, combines his quarter-century of experience with valvetrains at Comp Cams, Lunati, Crane Cams, and Edelbrock. He also provides insight on the techniques he uses with professional teams in NASCAR, NHRA, road racing, dirt track racing, offshore racing, and land speed racing, guiding you to think about any valvetrain system with his perspective. Often lighthearted and filled with analogies, this book endeavors to make complex concepts easy to understand without ever watering down important details. Specific configurations and applications are also covered, providing techniques and examples for optimizing camshafts and the valvetrain around intakes, headers, superchargers, turbochargers, carburetors, fuels, and modern EFI applications. If you are planning or building a classic hot rod, modern performance LS, Hemi, Coyote, or Godzilla, or competition engine for road racing, circle track, or drag racing, practical details show you how any valvetrain system should be modified to extract the most from every component and help you achieve your unique goals.

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How to Build Max Performance Ford Coyote Engines

Realize your Ford Coyote engine's full potential by using this detailed resource as a guide to select the right parts for the street or the strip. Veteran Ford writer and historian, Jim Smart, explains and highlights all of the latest and greatest options to achieve more horsepower and torque—and of course, faster quarter-mile times— in "Ford Coyote Engines: How to Build Max Performance." In this Revised Edition, now covering Generation III engines as well as Generation I and II, upgrades included are engine building techniques, cold-air induction kits, supercharger and pulley kits, better exhaust headers, fuel system and ECU tuning upgrades, and more. Both Ford and the aftermarket have produced an array of parts to squeeze even more power out of your Coyote. Ford introduced its first "clean slate design" V-8 engines in the early 1990s in Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury models. Known as the "Modular" engine family, the 4.6L engines employed new overhead cams, multi-valve performance, distributor-less ignition, and more. This engine had new technology for its time, and it proved to be an extremely durable workhorse that logged hundreds of thousands of miles in police and taxi applications, as well as light-duty trucks. And, of course, hotter versions and even supercharged versions found their way into performance applications such as Mustang GTs and Cobras. By 2011, Ford wanted something hotter and more current, especially for its flagship Mustang GT and GT350 models—which were suddenly competing with new 6.2L LS3 engines in Camaros and 6.4L Hemi engines in Challengers. Enter Ford's new 5.0L "Coyote" engine with Twin Independent Variable Cam Timing (Ti-VCT); it was an evolution of the earlier 4.6L and 5.4L Modular designs. Although the new Coyote engine had increased displacement, it still had far fewer cubes than the competition. Despite less displacement, the Coyote could hold its own against bigger Chevy and Chrysler mills, thanks to advanced technology such as 4V heads with better port and valvetrain geometry. The Coyote is also Ford's first foray into technology that includes Ti-VCT and cam-torque-actuated (CTA) function, which is a fancy way of saying variable cam timing for an incredible power curve over a broader RPM range. Now, in Generation III, Ford has implemented a system using both Port and Direct Fuel Injection, taking advantage of the benefits of both systems in a single application. Even with all of this new technology, there is always room for improvement. If you're looking for even more power from your new Coyote, you'll find answers in the 160-page paperback from SA Design and CarTech. More than 580 color photos are included.

4.0 out of 5 stars ( 2 )

$24.99

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!

5.0 out of 5 stars ( 3 )

$27.79

SA Design How to Build Max-Performance Ford FE Engines

SA Design's How to Build Max-Performance Ford FE Engines, from author Barry Rabotnick, provides a very insightful, easy-to-follow approach for selecting the right crank, connecting rods, pistons, and making necessary block modifications for Ford FE engines. In addition, this book covers port sizing, cam lift, the best rocker arm geometry, plus so much more! Finally, Ford FE fans can own the one book that they have been searching for!

4.67 out of 5 stars ( 3 )

$27.99

SA Design How to Build High-Performance Chevy LS1/LS6 V-8s

SA Design's How to Build High-Performance Chevy LS1/LS6 V-8s is an essential book for all enthusiasts who want to get the most performance out of their engine design but are only familiar with the older Chevy small blocks. It covers everything you need to know about these engines, including their difficult removal and installation, simple bolt-ons, electronic controls for the Generation III engine, and detailed engine builds at four different power levels. It also includes full-color photos.

4.25 out of 5 stars ( 8 )

$26.79