Do-It-Yourself High Performance Car Mods : Rule the Streets read DJV, MOBI, DOC
9780071804097 English 0071804099 A Step-by-Step Guide to Building Your Dream Hot Rod Inside and Out Get revved up Everything you need to know about building your dream hot rod is inside this book. You now have at your disposal the basic automotive techniques and tools necessary to install any modification to your car. Heres the fastest and easiest way to get started "Do-It-Yourself High-Performance Car Mods" is designed to help you modify cars and light trucks for improved performance. While there are many books on individual systems on a car, this practical step-by-step guide provides you with a thorough working knowledge of ALL the systems in a single resource. Automotive journalist and experienced engineer Matt Cramer has created an invaluable reference for readers regardless of age or experience. Whether youre a hobbyist new to the world of performance cars or a veteran car enthusiast looking to take the next step, you will become better equipped to drive off in the car of your dreams. Theres never been a simpler, more practical approach to modifying cars and light trucks, so you can do-it-yourself--and ultimately end up in the winners circle "Do-It-Yourself High-Performance Car Mods" includes valuable information on: How car systems work Simple ways to improve performance Getting more power out of your engine How to find reliable sources Separating marketing hype from reality Adjusting the engine components and controls for best performance How improving one area may impede another, A practical, DIY guide to modifying cars and light trucks for improved performance While there are many excellent books on individual systems on a car, Do-It-Yourself High Performance Car Modsconveys a working knowledge of ALL the systems in a single resource, filling a critical gap in information. The book is written for hobbyists new to the world of performance cars, as well as for veteran car enthusiasts who finally have the time and money to build a dream hot rod. Written by an automotive journalist, this is the perfect resource for any familiar with basic auto repair, but looking to take the next step. Offers a high-level overview of how the systems of a car work, and how they may be changed to improve performance Provides an introduction to basic automotive techniques and tools necessary to install the modifications covered in the book Explains potential trade-offs, and how a certain change may improve performance in one area, but impede it in another Written by an engineer and online automotive journalist with plenty of experience "in the trenches" Perfect for those new to the world of performance cars regardless of age and level of auto repair experience Details how to go about finding reliable sources of further information Debunks a lot of misconceptions and misleading claims in the performance parts industry Step-by-step coverage: Planning: Getting a Clearer Vision of the Car of Your Dreams; Researching: Separating Marketing Hype from Reality; Wrenching: Tools You'll Need, and How to Use Them; Engine Intake and Exhaust: Simple Ways to Get More Power and Better Sound Out of Your Engine; Engine Internal Work: Getting Inside the Motor for Bigger Power Gains; Ultimate Horsepower: Turbocharging, Supercharging, and Nitrous Oxide; Engine Tuning: Adjusting the Engine Components and Controls for Best Performance; Drivetrain: Putting as Much Power to the Road as Possible; Suspension: Tuning it to Best Fit Your Driving Style; Brakes: Optimizing Your Stopping Power; Interior: Safety, Function, and Style; Exterior: Aerodynamics, Lighting, and Appearance, A step-by-step guide to building your dream hot rod inside and out! Get revved up! Everything you need to know about building your dream hot rod is inside this book. You now have at your disposal the basic automotive techniques and tools necessary to install any modification to your car. Here's the fastest and easiest way to get started! Do-It-Yourself High-Performance Car Mods is designed to help you modify cars and light trucks for improved performance. While there are many books on individual systems on a car, this practical, step-by-step guide provides you with a thorough working knowledge of ALL the systems in a single resource. Automotive journalist and experienced engineer Matt Cramer has created an invaluable reference for readers regardless of age or experience. Whether you're a hobbyist new to the world of performance cars or a veteran car enthusiast looking to take the next step, you will become better equipped to drive off in the car of your dreams. There's never been a simpler, more practical approach to modifying cars and light trucks, so you can do it yourself-and ultimately end up in the winner's circle! Do-It-Yourself High-Performance Car Mods includes valuable information on: How car systems work Simple ways to improve performance Getting more power out of your engine How to find reliable sources Separating marketing hype from reality Adjusting the engine components and controls for best performance How improving one area may impede another
9780071804097 English 0071804099 A Step-by-Step Guide to Building Your Dream Hot Rod Inside and Out Get revved up Everything you need to know about building your dream hot rod is inside this book. You now have at your disposal the basic automotive techniques and tools necessary to install any modification to your car. Heres the fastest and easiest way to get started "Do-It-Yourself High-Performance Car Mods" is designed to help you modify cars and light trucks for improved performance. While there are many books on individual systems on a car, this practical step-by-step guide provides you with a thorough working knowledge of ALL the systems in a single resource. Automotive journalist and experienced engineer Matt Cramer has created an invaluable reference for readers regardless of age or experience. Whether youre a hobbyist new to the world of performance cars or a veteran car enthusiast looking to take the next step, you will become better equipped to drive off in the car of your dreams. Theres never been a simpler, more practical approach to modifying cars and light trucks, so you can do-it-yourself--and ultimately end up in the winners circle "Do-It-Yourself High-Performance Car Mods" includes valuable information on: How car systems work Simple ways to improve performance Getting more power out of your engine How to find reliable sources Separating marketing hype from reality Adjusting the engine components and controls for best performance How improving one area may impede another, A practical, DIY guide to modifying cars and light trucks for improved performance While there are many excellent books on individual systems on a car, Do-It-Yourself High Performance Car Modsconveys a working knowledge of ALL the systems in a single resource, filling a critical gap in information. The book is written for hobbyists new to the world of performance cars, as well as for veteran car enthusiasts who finally have the time and money to build a dream hot rod. Written by an automotive journalist, this is the perfect resource for any familiar with basic auto repair, but looking to take the next step. Offers a high-level overview of how the systems of a car work, and how they may be changed to improve performance Provides an introduction to basic automotive techniques and tools necessary to install the modifications covered in the book Explains potential trade-offs, and how a certain change may improve performance in one area, but impede it in another Written by an engineer and online automotive journalist with plenty of experience "in the trenches" Perfect for those new to the world of performance cars regardless of age and level of auto repair experience Details how to go about finding reliable sources of further information Debunks a lot of misconceptions and misleading claims in the performance parts industry Step-by-step coverage: Planning: Getting a Clearer Vision of the Car of Your Dreams; Researching: Separating Marketing Hype from Reality; Wrenching: Tools You'll Need, and How to Use Them; Engine Intake and Exhaust: Simple Ways to Get More Power and Better Sound Out of Your Engine; Engine Internal Work: Getting Inside the Motor for Bigger Power Gains; Ultimate Horsepower: Turbocharging, Supercharging, and Nitrous Oxide; Engine Tuning: Adjusting the Engine Components and Controls for Best Performance; Drivetrain: Putting as Much Power to the Road as Possible; Suspension: Tuning it to Best Fit Your Driving Style; Brakes: Optimizing Your Stopping Power; Interior: Safety, Function, and Style; Exterior: Aerodynamics, Lighting, and Appearance, A step-by-step guide to building your dream hot rod inside and out! Get revved up! Everything you need to know about building your dream hot rod is inside this book. You now have at your disposal the basic automotive techniques and tools necessary to install any modification to your car. Here's the fastest and easiest way to get started! Do-It-Yourself High-Performance Car Mods is designed to help you modify cars and light trucks for improved performance. While there are many books on individual systems on a car, this practical, step-by-step guide provides you with a thorough working knowledge of ALL the systems in a single resource. Automotive journalist and experienced engineer Matt Cramer has created an invaluable reference for readers regardless of age or experience. Whether you're a hobbyist new to the world of performance cars or a veteran car enthusiast looking to take the next step, you will become better equipped to drive off in the car of your dreams. There's never been a simpler, more practical approach to modifying cars and light trucks, so you can do it yourself-and ultimately end up in the winner's circle! Do-It-Yourself High-Performance Car Mods includes valuable information on: How car systems work Simple ways to improve performance Getting more power out of your engine How to find reliable sources Separating marketing hype from reality Adjusting the engine components and controls for best performance How improving one area may impede another