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From automotive novice to expert, we’ve got books, videos, and software to educate and entertain. Our large selection of how-to manuals and videos will guide you through...
From automotive novice to expert, we’ve got books, videos, and software to educate and entertain. Our large selection of how-to manuals and videos will guide you through difficult projects with expert instruction from the biggest names in the industry. You can get software to outfit your virtual garage with a desktop dyno, turn some fast laps on a race simulator, or update your onboard electronic systems. When it’s time to unwind, we’ve got titles that chronicle the history, trends, superstars, and cars that have made the automotive hobby great.
From automotive novice to expert, we’ve got books, videos, and software to educate and entertain. Our large selection of how-to manuals and videos will guide you through difficult projects with expert instruction from the biggest names in the industry. You can get software to outfit your virtual garage with a desktop dyno, turn some fast laps on a race simulator, or update your onboard electronic systems. When it’s time to unwind, we’ve got titles that chronicle the history, trends, superstars, and cars that have made the automotive hobby great.
COMP Cams DeskTop Dynos offer more speed, more engine components, and improved accuracy. Designed for the serious engine enthusiast, the DeskTop Dyno simulation packages will evaluate custom cylinder heads, any cam timing, a wide range of bores and strokes, valve sizes, and connecting rod length and angularity. Plus, you can use an advanced compression ratio calculator, cam-math QuickCalculator, and even print multi-page dyno-test reports! If you want the most from your next engine buildup, use the DeskTop Dyno engine-dyno simulators. Have fun designing the "ultimate" street or all-out racing engine. What the DeskTop Dynos can do: * Build and test virtually any 4-cycle engine * Instantly switch between US and metric units * Find the best parts for street or racing applications * Easily select components--just point and click * Test alternate fuels and nitrous oxide injection * Auto-scaling power, torque, pressure curves * Display and print components and color graphs * Test carburetors/injection, stock and racing manifolds * View and print engine pressures, efficiencies * Use built-in advanced calculators (Cam, CR, Airflow) * Add pro features with optional advanced and ProTools kits Tune these key engine components: * Bore and stroke (short strokes now supported) * Number of cylinders * Intake and exhaust valve sizes * 1, 2, or 3 valves per port * Modify valve event timing, valve lift * New lobe acceleration analysis and modeling * Change lobe centerlines and durations * Intake/exhaust port design and modifications * Wedge, Canted, Hemi, and 4-valve heads * Improved flow-bench data modeling * Enter flow data to model any cylinder head * Up to 4,000 cfm peak induction flow * Any carburetor (multiple or single) or fuel injection * Intake manifold and exhaust systems * Compression ratio from 6:1 to 18:1 * Various fuels, including gasoline, methanol, more * Nitrous oxide with gasoline
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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
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Learn the tricks of the trade in modernizing your vintage Mopar with modern Hemi technology reading through SA Design's New Hemi Engine Swaps: How to Swap 5.7, 6.1, 6.4 and Hellcat Engines into Almost Anything. The modern Hemi Gen III 5.7L, 6.1L, 6.4L, and Hellcat engines produce amazing amounts of horsepower and torque, and current electronic engine controls produce exceptional reliability and respectable fuel economy. As a result, these are popular engines to swap into classic muscle cars, hot rods, and other vehicles. Specifically, Hemi engines can be easily installed in classic A-Body, B-Body, and E-Body Mopar muscle cars. SA Design's New Hemi Engine Swaps: How to Swap 5.7, 6.1, 6.4 and Hellcat Engines into Almost Anything expertly guides you through each crucial step of the engine-swap process, so that the swap can be completed on a budget and with minimum hassle. Selecting the right adapter plates and motor mounts for a specific project car is essential, as is choosing or fabricating a transmission crossmember. Mopar stalwart and engine-swapping expert Joe Hinds explains how to select and adapt these components. He also explains how to integrate the engine wiring harness to the chassis wiring harness and install the EFI system componentry, including the electric fuel pump, high-pressure lines, fuel filters, and other parts. In addition, you are shown how to install drive-by-wire pedals and how to upgrade springs, shocks, and sway bars for a fully sorted high-performance Hemi. All parts adapting and retrofitting is thoroughly covered. The modern Hemi engine is lighter, stronger, and offers far better drivability and performance than older Mopar V8 engines. You don't want to waste time, and you want the best performance for your dollar. Using this book, filled with detailed instructions and over 400 full-color photos, you can confidently swap this engine into any classic Mopar or muscle car.
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With exceptional clarity and insightful detail, this book, How to Rebuild the Big-Block Chevrolet Engines, explains engine removal, disassembly, parts inspection, selection of machine work, initial and final assembly, tuning, and break-in. It covers the best techniques for rebuilding the renowned 366-, 396-, 402-, 427-, and 454-cu.in. big-block engines. Through 500 photographs and extremely detailed instruction, each step-by-step procedure explains professional techniques for rebuilding these engines. In addition, high-performance upgrades are covered, as well as torque specs for major components, setting cylinder firing order, main bearing cap torque sequence, and much more. This CarTech volume provides an unparalleled level of information for rebuilding a big-block Chevy, so your rebuild project is hassle-free and successful, so order your copy today!
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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.
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SA Design's How to Rebuild the Small-Block Mopar is the most comprehensive book on small block Mopar engines ever released, covering 273, 318, 340, and 360ci LA engines and 5.2 and 5.9L Magnum V8s. Author William Burt uses color photos and descriptive text to teach readers the complete rebuilding process from removal to break-in. The manual covers ways to increase the performance and efficiency of your small block Mopar and also points out the unique steps required for LA and Magnum versions of the engine. Other topics covered in this manual include removal, tear-down, inspection, selecting parts, machine-shop work, and assembly. Special sidebars cover torque sequences, cc'ing heads, calculating compression ratios, and painting engine parts.
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All too often, when an enthusiast builds a high performance engine, swaps a more powerful engine into a car, or mounts sticky tires, the driveline components simply can't handle the added torque and fail. In addition, the differential, axles, and driveline parts have a limited life span under the power of a high performance engine. Also, the proper gear ratios need to be selected and installed for maximum performance on the street, strip, or track. The performance of the driveshaft, differential, axle, and other driveline components needs to match the performance level of a particular engine so that maximum efficiency, longevity, and reliability can be realized. SA Design's High-Performance Differentials, Axles & Drivelines covers everything you need to know about selecting the most desirable gear ratio, rebuilding differentials and other driveline components, and most importantly, matching the correct driveline components to engine power output. Learn how to set up a limited-slip differential, install high performance axle shafts, swap out differential gears, and select the best available products for the driveline. This book covers the Chevy 12-bolt, Ford 8.8 in., Dana units, and many other popular high performance axles and rear-ends. In addition, it explains rear differential basics, rear differential housings, and rebuilding open rear, limited-slip, and factory differentials. Ring and pinion gears, axle housings, axle shafts, driveshafts, and U-joints are also covered.
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COMP Cams DynoSim6 software is a highly refined engine simulation that considerably reduces the cost and time of engine development and testing. With better accuracy, many new features, and Fully Windows compatible, this version 6 software has been rewritten to include wave-dynamics tuning aspects and is so intuitive, you will be building horsepower in minutes. Put DynoSim6 engine-dyno simulation with Wave Action Pro-Tools to work for you, and get the most from your next engine build. Some of the DynoSim6 software features and benefits: * Direct-Click interface lets you select any engine component on the left side of the screen, change any specs, then view the simulation results on the right * Three wave-dynamic displays let you "see inside" your running engine * Determine, at a glance, intake and exhaust pressures, charge flow, and of course power, torque, VE, airflow, valve lift, and much more * Locate and minimize intake reversion, correct miss-timed exhaust pulses, locate flow restrictions, and more * Advanced forced-induction modeling * "Fitter" math routines ensure exacting valve motion and improve simulation accuracy * QuickIterator provides fast one-button testing
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The book, How to Build Max-Performance Chevy LT1/LT4 Engines, guides you through the factory and aftermarket components of the LT1/LT4 engines. It provides recommendations and sound performance advice from the experts to achieve targeted results for your own project. Complete engine buildup recipes are provided, along with their respective horsepower and torque levels. So, if you want to learn how to best diagnose, repair, and rebuild LT1/LT4 engines, and well within budget, then this book is a must for you!
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This Workbench title, Ford AOD Transmissions: Rebuilding and Modifying the AOD, AODE and 4R70W, walks you through the rebuild process step-by-step, from removing the transmission from the vehicle to complete disassembly, cleaning, and careful reassembly, to proper re-installation and road testing. Author George Reid also shares insightful information on performance modifications, as well as an ID guide for various model numbers, shift kit installation, evolutionary design changes, and torque converter selection. So, if you plan on researching or working on any one of these overdrive models, add this must-have book to your workbench or automotive library. Knowledge is power!
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Summit Racing™ offers the latest in a series of training DVDs from calibration engineer and author Greg Banish (Calibrated Success). This GM Gen V tuning instruction covers the modern GM direct-injection engines with their torque-based electronic throttle control LT1, LT4, LT5 or L83. They all run the new DI controls featuring completely new injector, fuel pump, and throttle control systems. Banish breaks everything down in plain English and shows some practical examples (using 4-digit horsepower!) of how you can learn to calibrate your own projects with confidence on this new system. Don't be intimidated—you might be surprised how well these systems can work if you take the time to tune them properly. The 2 1/2-hour GM Gen V tuning DVD covers: * Key similarities and differences to Gen IV * Virtual VE calibration live demo * Direct-injection pump control * Tuning for big cams and boost * Torque models explained * How to make high-power DI systems drive properly
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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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TCI AODE/4R70W/4R75E transmission technical CDs take the guesswork out of building your transmission. These technical guides provide detailed instructions and diagrams for the do-it-yourself transmission builder. Included are troubleshooting charts, torque specs, and repair procedures.
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TCI AOD transmission technical CDs are the overhaul manuals all the shops use; if you are planning on rebuilding your transmission yourself, you need to own one. These technical manuals provide detailed diagrams and instructions for the do-it-yourself transmission builder. Included are torque specs, troubleshooting charts, and repair procedures. They are very well-illustrated with valuable information on the tolerances that the AOD requires. Extremely easy to follow, they include ample pictures and exploded view parts diagrams with part names. Start your rebuild out right with the information these manuals provide. TCI AOD Transmission Technical CDs cover: * Introduction * Shift diagnosis * Linkage * Removal and installation * Tear-down * Assembly * Component rebuilds * Bearing location * Specifications
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COMP Cams DragSim5 vehicle simulators perform a comprehensive simulation of the physics that act on the vehicle as it accelerates from a standing start to terminal velocity 1/8 or 1/4 mile down the track. This comprehensive analysis determines vehicle performance, inch-by-inch, throughout the entire race. The results display looks similar to a professional data acquisition system! You'll clearly see exact elapsed times, speeds, and rpm, starting at rollout to 60 ft., 330 ft., 660 ft. (1/8 mile), 1,000 ft., and 1,320 ft. (1/4 mile). Elapsed times and speeds can be compared with up to four other vehicles to help locate the best component combinations. The COMP Cams DragSim5 vehicle simulators' features include: * Improved starting line modeling * Greater accuracy * Improved data analysis * Improved torque converter modeling * Bulletproof shifting algorithms * Improved traction analysis and traction calculator * QuickIterator, fast one-button testing finds best gear ratios and shift points * Traction QuickCalculator, makes traction analysis a one-button task * New Windows XP colors and graphics * QuickAccess buttons * More vehicle data * 100-page color user's manual
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The Tuning School offers a GM LT Engine Tuning Using HP Tuners course based on HP Tuners VCM Suite. This most recent GM GEN V course was developed for anyone who wants to learn from scratch! Features include: * The latest knowledge for tuning Virtual Torque, Direct Injection Timing, * Torque Management and much more! * Based on HP Tuners VCM Suite, this most recent GM GEN V course was developed for anyone who wants to learn from scratch! * Follow specific processes using our laminates to tune bolt-on, heads/cam and forced induction GEN V engines * Full 200+ page color course workbook with screenshots of what the parameters and tables are that you need to adjust, along with why and how to. * 1 year of support included!
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Rebuild your Allison 1000- or 2000-Series transmission with this easy-to-follow book that features step-by-step procedures. Introduced in 1999 by Allison and 2001 by General Motors, the Allison 1000- and 2000-Series have become the most popular heavy-duty transmissions in production today. Used by multiple manufacturers, including GM, Freightliner, International, etc., millions are on roads around the world. Automatic transmissions are often seen as mysterious and overly complicated, but much of the guesswork has been simplified to its basic elements in this easy-to-follow guide. The 144-page paperback covers the identification process, operation, diagnostic pointers, common failures, and repair and rebuild procedures for the 1000- and 2000-Series transmissions. Upgrades to make the 1000 more robust for performance applications are covered, as well as the companies that offer upgrades. This detailed instructional manual from SA Design and CarTech is authored by Steve Garrett, a service engineer and instructor for General Motors and a member of the Automatic Transmission Rebuilders Association (ATRA). Over 500 quality photos of the rebuild process are featured, along with torque specifications and identification of all major and most minor components. If you're looking at performing a rebuild project on your own or you just want to know how your Allison works, "Allison Transmissions: How to Rebuild and Modify" is the book for you.
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The Tuning School's "GM Transmission Complete Learning Course" is their most comprehensive learning system yet. It features the GM Transmission printed course using HP Tuners, along with the online learning companion. * ONLINE: The GM Online Companion Course is designed to provide a visualized learning experience for every student who is learning at home. In six comprehensive sessions, you're visually guided through the printed course materials as you learn a step-by-step tuning process for GM automatic transmissions. This companion course includes: -- 5 hours of lectures, quizzes, and practical self-assessments -- Certificate of Completion -- Multiple articles and external video content -- Access to The Tuning School's student-only Facebook page * IN PRINT: You're in control of your performance tuning process using HP Tuners! Looking for just a little more performance with smooth shifts? Want an everyday transmission tune that still rips when you want it to? Looking for maximum performance and super snappy and sharp shifts? Towing heavy loads? With a brand-new learning and tuning innovation, you get to pick your process (Mild, Moderate, Aggressive or Towing), which keeps you in the driver's seat during your learning journey. The course is divided up into separate processes for tuning each transmission, which includes Torque Management, Shift times, Shift firmness, shift points and feel. You're also guided through setting up the VCM scanner, so you can log the parameters needed to understand what's happening with the transmission, including line pressures, shift times and converter slip. Since the introduction of the original 6-Speed tuning course back in 2008, many customers have experienced the huge improvements in driveability, performance and longevity offered through retuning these transmissions. This is one of the best improvements you can make to any GM vehicle with an automatic.
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The Tuning School's GM transmission tuning course is a combination of knowledge for tuning GM 4, 6 and 8-speed automatic transmissions. The course is divided up into separate processes for tuning each transmission, which includes torque management, shift times, shift firmness, shift points and feel. This course will guide you through setting up the VCM scanner, so you can log the parameters needed to understand what's happening with the transmission, including line pressures, shift times and converter slip. This is one of the best improvements you can make to any GM vehicle with an automatic. This course includes the most up to date information available, including the 8-speed automatics.
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$189.00
The Tuning School Ford Ecoboost Tuning Using HP Tuners is an entry level course and designed to acquaint you with the correct tables to make adjustments, increasing performance through boost pressure, torque management, fuel control and spark control.
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$499.00
The Tuning School's Dodge HEMI Tuning Using HP Tuners course will teach a safe, repeatable, process-based system for everything from the basics of tuning the stock car all the way through full bolt on's and mild boosted applications up to 7-8 PSI. Some of the included sections include: * How to change the injector size * How to modify the MDS (displacement on demand) * Updating the engine size for larger bore * How to fix idle stability and adjust startup parameters * Adjusting airflow limiters and torque management * Learn how to adjust fueling and spark advance and retard * Learn to modify variable cam angle tuning * Learn how to use the scanner for diagnostics and monitoring engine performance * Understanding the fuel to air ration system used by Dodge * Understanding how the ANN works autonomously to modify engine parameters and determining how to adjust it
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Give your ride a professional advantage without the price, with Advantage III General Motors Pro Racer software from SCT Performance. Whether you have a Camaro or Corvette, this software is designed for you GM owners who want to tackle tuning your ride yourself instead of heading to your local speed shop. The hardcore enthusiasts at SCT offer field-tested and proven Pro Racer software, affording you full control to custom-tune and tweak your own ride! The easy-to-use, Windows-based program with built-in help files guides you through the tuning process to get the most out of your vehicle's PCM for increased horsepower, torque, and throttle response. Take control to get the most from your high performance ride with SCT Advantage III Pro Racer software. Package Contents: * Includes installation of SCT Advantage 3 software (Download required) * USB security key * License agreement * SCT lanyard
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COMP Cams pinion depth setting tool DVDs explain in detail how to set up a differential using COMP Cams pinion depth setter. You will gain a great deal of knowledge about various rear-end assemblies and buildup techniques, including information on gear nomenclature, gearset applications, patterns, and torque specifications—all which are covered in these insightful 90 minute DVDs narrated by Adrian Pendegrass.
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