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One of the things that I like to do over the summer in my spare time, is dig through my automotive library and re-read through books that I consider have a ton of very useful information. Below I'm going to list a few favorites from my collection. I'd like for everyone to add books that they feel are great reads as well, so that in case anyone is interested in new reading material ( I know I'm always looking for new auto books ) they can have some idea as to what other car guys can attest to. Maybe if enough people chime in we can get a sticky or a dedicated page for future reference.
In no specific order:
How to Tune and Modify Engine Management System by Jeff Hartman
Maximum Boost by Corky Bell
How to Build, Modify & Power Tune Cylinder Heads by Peter Burgess and David Gollan
High-Performance Handling Handbook by Don Alexander
Forced Induction Performance Tuning A Practical Guide to Supercharging and Turbocharging by A. Bell
Speed Secrets: Professional Race Driving Techniques by Ross Bentley
And a new one I'm currently working on, but not necessarily automotive only related
Performance Welding Handbook by Richard Finch
Also, I just wanted to say that out of all of the books in the "Motorbooks Workshop" series that I've read, I would recommend any book in the entire series. From what I've seen, they are all great quality, have great/indepth explanations including pictures, and always feature projects and commentary by big names in the business.1985 NA2T(now RB) * 1988 SS x2 * 1984 AE x3 * 2006 350Z
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Thanks for sharing. Good info is always, well, good. :-DChuck Stong
300+ Parts and Performance owner
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What about the 2 books, "How to Rebuild Your Datsun OHC Engine" and "How to Modify Your Datsun/Nissan OHC Engine"? Both books are very in depth, and are geared to the L-series and hits on the Naps-Z motors. But the info the books can be used for practically any motor setup.
1986 300ZX Turbo…sold
1990 Skyline GT-R…new money pit
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I know a good book for you OK85ZX: How to Build an Engine to Last More than 6 Months by Youare Anidiot.It may not be a Z, but it's still got a turbo… -
Oh that's funny Dom, I found a good one for you too!Domdogg123 wrote: I know a good book for you OK85ZX: How to Build an Engine to Last More than 6 Months by Youare Anidiot.
1985 NA2T(now RB) * 1988 SS x2 * 1984 AE x3 * 2006 350Z
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Noone has anything to add?1985 NA2T(now RB) * 1988 SS x2 * 1984 AE x3 * 2006 350Z
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there's another couple I think they are "turbocharged!" and "supercharged!" by the a. bell guy (I believe)
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I'm a pretty big fan of A tale of Two Cities, it's all about how to build and modify a french guillotine, pretty in depth stuff
I've read maximum boost, and enjoyed it, but I havn't done much searching as far as published works go, I enjoy my forums and manuals.Civilize the mind but make savage the body. -
all of those books are great, having read the first 4 of them myself.
I would also add:
How to Make Your Car Handle by Fred Puhn - GREAT intro book.
How to Modify Your Nissan/Datsun OHC Engine by Frank Honsowetz
Secrets of Solo Racing: Expert Techniques for Autocrossing and Time Trials by Henry A. Watts -
I thought i should mention: Professional Race Driving Techniques, Ross Bentley, was fantastic. It covers a lot of info. I was less impressed High-Performance Handling Handbook. It was a great book, but is very introductory, great for those who have done little or no prior reading on the suspension subject.
I'm ordering two more books tonight. Forced Induction Performance Tuning , and on a [much] broader subject "The Universe In A Nutshell" by Stephen Hawkings.
Amazon is great :-)My beloved Z:1987 2+2 NA2T w/30a swap.
My black sheep: 88ss parts car (pretty much stripped and gone)
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Just finished "How to Tune and Modify Engine Management Systems" myself, very good book, tons of info, simple breakdowns of equations and theories. Not only does Jeff tell you what you're doing, but he tells you why you're doing it and what happens if you don't.
Maximum Boost is also a fairly good read. Has been, is, and always will be the Turbo Bible. It is a little outdated however, a few problems the book has addressed can be solved with today's technologies.
OT: By the way OK85ZX, I'm the guy with the black '87T that just moved in next door to Mark with the '93 Vert. Denno if he's told you about me, but I'd love to poke around your car one of these days.'87T -
And no you don't need an engineering degree to comprehend 99% of this book. -
Also for L series HOW TO HOTROD & RACE YOUR DATSUN 510, 610, 240Z by Bob WaarNissanEgg wrote: What about the 2 books, "How to Rebuild Your Datsun OHC Engine" and "How to Modify Your Datsun/Nissan OHC Engine"? Both books are very in depth, and are geared to the L-series and hits on the Naps-Z motors. But the info the books can be used for practically any motor setup. -
[/quote:91a26]OK85ZX wrote:
How to Tune and Modify Engine Management System by Jeff Hartman
Maximum Boost by Corky Bell
Read those two.
Great reads, but the Engine Management book was far less in-depth than I thought it would be. The cases/scenarios were not really as informative as I had hoped.
There are mention of the Alpha-N, MAP Based, AFM Based, etc.etc., but no real information or diagrams/examples on HOW each is tuned or what the BEST route to starting and getting on your way to a safe tune is. I don't know who to trust on that subject. A tuner I thought (and was told by tens of people) to be an excellent tuner almost ruined a fellow z'ers engine… a very expensive build.
[/quote:91a26][quote:91a26]THIS BOOK is a very good book for people who want to know how to index cams and all that jazz. It's better than the "Engine Blueprinting" book that I gave to a friend. These guys build and make 800 CID Naturally Aspirated 1600HP engines, sans-nitrous.
http://rehermorrison.com
as for things like metalurgy and stresses on bolts and such and a lot of other stuff that I think is neccessary to know if you're planning on building engines as a hobby… I present…
[quote:91a26]THE ACL TECHFAX
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Here is a good website for quick learning about turbochargers and how to figure out how much air your turbo can support. http://www.turbobygarrett.com/turbobyga … enter.html
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