High-Performance Subaru Builder's Guide


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Now more than ever, Subaru fanatics have a wealth of factory and aftermarket performance upgrades at their disposal. In 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. He uses over 300 color photos to show you how to modify your Impreza, Legacy, WRX, or STI for improved acceleration, handling, braking, and style. The book provides detailed chapters explaining how to modify the intake, exhaust, turbocharger, and computer systems for more horsepower and torque--plus info on upgrading your drivetrain to handle all that power. If taking corners is your thing, you'll find chapters on the suspension, steering, chassis, brakes, and wheels and tires. A special chapter even shows you how to get started in your favorite type of racing, including examples of successful racers and their cars.




How to Build Max-Performance Buick Engines


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The photos in this edition are black and white. Skylarks, GSXs, Grand Nationals, Rivieras, Gran Sports; the list of formidable performance Buicks is impressive. From the torque monsters of the 1960s to the high-flying Turbo models of the '80s, Buicks have a unique place in performance history. During the 1960s, when word of the mountains of torque supplied by the big-inch Buicks hit the street, nobody wanted to mess with them. Later, big-inch Buicks and the Hemi Chryslers went at it hammer and tongs in stock drag shootouts and in the pages of the popular musclecar magazines of the day. The wars between the Turbo Buicks and Mustang GTs in the 1980s were also legendary, as both cars responded so well to modifications. How to Build Max-Performance Buick Engines is the first performance engine book ever published on the Buick family of engines. This book covers everything from the Nailheads of the '50s and early '60s, to the later evolutions of the Buick V-8 through the '60s and '70s, through to the turbo V-6 models of the '70s and '80s. Veteran magazine writer and Buick owner Jefferson Bryant supplies the most up-to-date information on heads, blocks, cams, rotating assemblies, interchangeability, and oiling-system improvements and modifications, along with details on the best performance options available, avenues for aftermarket support, and so much more. Finally, the Buick camp gets the information they have been waiting for, and it's all right here in How to Build Max-Performance Buick Engines.




Jeep, Dana and Chrysler Differentials


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Focuses on the disassembly, inspection and step-by-step rebuild of the most popular high-performance differentials. Axles and differentials are not incredibly complex components, but there are some specific steps to follow for rebuilding, upgrading, and setting them up properly, and this book demystifies the process and explains it in detail.




Subaru Wrx & Sti 07-Present


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The Subaru Impreza started with humble beginnings in 1992 as an affordable and compact family car. It has been offered in a variety of trim types and styles, including wagons, coupes, and sedans, as well as turbocharged performance models called the WRX and WRX STI. The Subaru WRX and STI models have dominated the sports compact market for the past decade and a half. These compact rocket ships carry the flat-four turbocharged EJ and new FA engines in a highly refined chassis that allows these Impreza models to corner like they're on rails and on virtually any surface. But, as good as they are, there is always room for improvement. In Subaru WRX & STI 2007-Present: How to Build & Modify, entry-level, moderate, and extreme modifications are covered, so a wide range of enthusiasts will find content for their particular build. In the engine department, all relevant and pertinent modifications for both the 2.5L EJ25 series and the new 2.0L FA20 are included. The book covers suspension modifications for better handling, brake upgrades, free-flowing exhaust builds, and turbo upgrades with intercoolers. Entry-level modifications for cold-air intakes, upgraded air filters, and the exhaust system are examined, as well as custom engine mapping. Stepping up to more serious modifications and products, header and up pipe updates, turbo charger upgrades, and higher capacity injectors and pump are provided. At the extreme end of WRX performance, maximum volume turbocharger, speed density air metering, cam, heads, and rotating assembly parts upgrades are detailed, many featuring step-by-step how-to sequences to walk the builder through the process. Whether you would just like to add a little extra zip to an already capable car or build an all-out street warrior, this book will be a valuable resource to help you meet your goals.




How to Fabricate Automotive Fiberglass & Carbon Fiber Parts


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Whether repairing existing components, fabricating new ones, building a race car, or restoring a classic, this is the one book to guide the reader through each critical stage.




High-Performance Diesel Builder's Guide


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Diesel engines work differently than the gas engines most horsepower enthusiasts are used to, so different performance principles apply. In High-Performance Diesel Builder's Guide, author Joe Pettitt teams up with diesel and turbo industry leader Gale Banks to explain how diesel engines work and how to set them up to make big power. Pettitt uses over 325 color images and covers how to upgrade your intake, exhaust, turbo, and fuel systems to build more boost and make more power. There's even a chapter on nitrous and propane injection. This is the first and only diesel performance book on the market.




Subaru Performance Handbook


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The Car Builder's Handbook


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Provides tips and techniques for constructing the body, chassis, powertrain and drivertrain, and interior, and covers all aspects of planning a project




Engine Management


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Tuning engines can be a mysterious art, all engines need a precise balance of fuel, air, and timing in order to reach their true performance potential. Engine Management: Advanced Tuning takes engine-tuning techniques to the next level, explaining how the EFI system determines engine operation and how the calibrator can change the controlling parameters to optimize actual engine performance. It is the most advanced book on the market, 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.