Books, Nonfiction, Automotive, Parts

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Tom Newton
How Cars Work
by Black Apple Press (Paperback)

An Illustrated Guide to the 250 Most Important Car Parts and how they work.

Jeff Hartman
How to Tune and Modify Engine Management Systems (Motorbooks Workshop)
by Motorbooks (Paperback)

Drawing on a wealth of knowledge and experience and a background of more than 1,000 magazine articles on the subject, engine control expert Jeff Hartman explains everything from the basics of engine management to the building of complicated project cars. Hartman has substantially updated the material from his 1993 MBI book Fuel Injection (0-879387-43-2) to address the incredible developments in automotive fuel injection technology from the past decade, including the multitude of import cars that are the subject of so much hot rodding today. Hartman's text is extremely detailed and logically arranged to help readers better understand this complex topic.

Michael Brown
Convert It!
by South Florida Electric Auto Association (S F (Paperback)

This book is the leading how-to resource for electric car conversions. It combines Brown's years of professional automotive experience with down-to-earth language even an automotive beginner can understand. It is not written for the engineer in the laboratory, but for the home mechanic building his own car, and for the average person behind the wheel. Brown speaks to the reader as if talking to a friend in his garage. Before lifting a wrench, Brown answers the most frequently asked questions about electric cars: how fast will it go, how far will it go, how long will the batteries last, how pollution-free is it really, and many more. The conversion process itself begins with choosing an appropriate donor chassis, and stripping it of internal combustion components. Here Brown's experience provide numerous tips and tricks to make the later conversion process easier and more successful. Step by step, Brown leads the reader through the conversion. As each ...

Mike Bishop, Vern Tardel, Steve Amos
How to Build a Traditional Ford Hot Rod, Revised Ed.
by Motorbooks (Paperback)

Build your own flathead roadster just as it would have been built in the 1950s! Using a 1929 Ford Model A, this guide follows its construction from start to fantastic finish. Bishop begins with a wealth of expert advice on planning your project, finding traditional parts, and acquiring the tools, time, space, and services needed. From frame, front suspension and steering, to brakes, engine and transmission, Bishop's expert approach is fully illustrated with specially commissioned photos and line drawings.

Wayne R. Dempsey
How to Rebuild and Modify Porsche 911 Engines 1965-1989
by Motorbooks (Paperback)

Never-before published information details the nuances of this daunting task! From dropping the engine, to reconditioning and blueprinting, through final reinstallation and break-in, Dempsey guides you step-by-step through the pitfalls often experienced by even the best mechanics. Contains reliable information on parts interchange, performance modifications, reliability upgrades, teardown procedures, and potential problems encountered along the way. This is essential information for do-it-yourselfers and for those looking to hire a professional.

Eric Zappe
High-Performance Jeep Cherokee XJ Builder's Guide 1984-2001 (S-A Design)
by Car Tech (Paperback)

Ready to turn your Jeep Cherokee XJ into a trail-worthy machine? Why not? With two available 4-wheel-drive systems, solid axles front and rear, and a torquey 4.0-liter straight 6, the Cherokee is a very capable machine, especially when it's modified the right way. This book isn't about cutting apart your Cherokee to build an over-the-top, off-road-only rock crawler (though you can take it there), and it isn't about building a jacked-up, chrome-covered show rig either. This book is about building a useful, capable Cherokee for mountains, the mud, the desert, the street, and everywhere in between. With the modifications explained on these pages, your Cherokee can take you and yours just about everywhere you want to go - and get you back safely. Author Eric Zappe explains how to upgrade your Cherokee's suspension, axles, differentials, engine, transfer case, wheels and tires, skid plates, and more, using aftermarket and salvage yard upgrades. Zappe even has special sections covering ...

David Vizard
How to Build Max Performance Chevy Small Blocks on a Budget (S-a Design)
by S-A Design (Paperback)

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 horsepower for about $3,000?) Included are details of factory part numbers, easy-to-do-yourself cylinder head modifications, and inexpensive but effective aftermarket parts. For high performance car enthusiasts.

Keith Seume
Aircooled VW Engine Interchange Manual: The User's Guide to Original and Aftermarket Parts... (Motorbooks Workshop)
by Motorbooks (Paperback)

Find out which parts will fit your engine and what theyll do for it with this valuable guide to all engine, ignition and carburetion parts for your classic VW engine. Tuning recommendations on equipping engines for economy performance, mild performance increases, fast road or full race performance. Includes stock part interchange specs and parts numbers, and describes the wide range of aftermarket parts available.

Jeff Hibbard
Baja Bugs and Buggies
by HP Trade (Paperback)

Alan L. Colvin
Chevrolet by the Numbers: The Essential Chevrolet Parts Reference 1960-1964
by Bentley Publishers (Paperback)

"Chevrolet by the Numbers" is the only authoritative reference for identifying and verifying the correct Chevrolet parts, by casting number, for your exact model. -Restoring your Chevrolet to original factory specifications? You'll find the casting numbers that correspond to your car's Vehicle Identification Number. With this correct information you will avoid buying - and being sold - the wrong parts. -Buying a Chevrolet that has been restored? These numbers will help you determine whether or not the car has been authentically restored, and whether it's a smart investment. -Searching for factory high-performance parts at swap meets? "Chevrolet by the Numbers" tells you which parts to look for, why they are special, and which engines those parts came with. Other books rely on secondhand information or out-of-date part numbers. Author Alan Colvin documented every casting number for every Chevrolet V-8 engine and drivetrain part from 1955 through 1975, using original ...

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