Best car customization books according to redditors
We found 164 Reddit comments discussing the best car customization books. We ranked the 62 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
We found 164 Reddit comments discussing the best car customization books. We ranked the 62 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
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I'm pretty sure I even saw a book called how to LS swap anything or something along those lines
Edit: lol found the book http://www.amazon.com/LS-Series-Engines-Almost-Anything-Design/dp/1932494812
Amazon - How to Swap GM LS-Series Engines into Almost Anything - Paperback - $20.83
One of the perks of using standard currency is having access to books like these
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Lotus-1978-Onwards-Models-Ground-Effect/dp/1785210793/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=haynes+lotus+79&qid=1562945690&s=gateway&sr=8-1
Fun times. High heat + low octane + compression = predetonation.
The absolute best education I got on the subject (other than having to rebuild a turbo race engine after a summer race in California) was from a book by Corky Bell, called Maximum Boost
Very, very informative for learning how octane and compression and air/fuel work in an engine, regardless of it being normally aspirated or turbo/super charged.
Unfair Advantage by Mark Donohue. A fascinating look into what it takes to really and truly excel in the world of racing. Awesome stories.
The http://www.amazon.com/The-Unfair-Advantage-Mark-Donohue/dp/0837600693/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1395869155&sr=8-2&keywords=unfair+advantage
Forced induction performance tuning. A fairly math heavy book as to how to make boosted engines really work. Unfortunately, it's been discontinued, so it's quite expensive to find a copy. It's really worth paying the money for a used copy if you are going to be doing a big forced induction build.
http://www.amazon.com/Induction-Performance-Practical-Supercharging-Turbocharging/dp/1859606911/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1395869313&sr=8-1&keywords=forced+induction+performance+tuning
Four Stroke Performance Tuning. Same author as above. Still in print. Good info about NA engine building.
http://www.amazon.com/Four-Stroke-Performance-Tuning-Graham-Bell/dp/0857331256/ref=pd_sim_b_6?ie=UTF8&refRID=06E3Z1TE8P27JV7JVWKN
Street Rotary. A really good intro to rotaries with very solid technical info.
http://www.amazon.com/Street-Rotary-HP1549-Horsepower-Reliability/dp/1557885494/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1395869534&sr=1-1&keywords=street+rotary
i personally wouldn't tune for knock, the power should be a bell curve so as you hone in on the best settings power should rise then fall after maximum power is reached, then start to drop off before it knocks.
so that is what i'd tune for. at worst knock tuning would be a disaster on some engines, and on others you're likely loosing power . at the dyno i've often seen people say tune to knock then back off a whatever a good number/% they've heard is.
you have to know a lot of about the math of specific engine you're tuning for to do proper calcs to get you base maps that are close, so since not all that is available, VE being the most useful, it often does become iterative and you just get a feel for it.
dynos aren't that complex, they just measure torque. the manual for them usually has the operation procedure in them, or the rep shows you. but basically you just do a pull on it while it measures rpm/tq and AFR then it plots an HP/TQ graph usually with some compensation for loss, or which conversion factor to use, SAE etc (where a lot of the online battles take place on dyno figures)
i prefer dynapak's myself, mostly since theyre a lot safer and i don't walk over the roller when concentrating on the laptop, and i've felt they're more controllable/repeatable but YMMV
https://www.dynomitedynamometer.com/dyno-dynamometer-article.htm has a good overview of the different styles.
these are some of the books i have
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0837603005
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0470057572
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0837611083 (general motronic overview)
https://www.amazon.com/Bosch-Automotive-Handbook-Robert-GmbH/dp/0837617324
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0837615410
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1932494421 good starter book
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0760315825
https://www.amazon.com/Auto-Math-Handbook-HP1554-Calculations (updated ver)
I would suggest you do some research before you post this kind of vague question here.
What you're asking is akin to, "How do I speak Latin?"
Carroll Smith is a very good start E: there are many books, I forget which one has suspension design, but all of them are worth getting.
Gellespie is a good addition
Milliken and Milliken is much more detailed, some call it 'the bible' but it's just a very good reference with a lot of equations for when you start doing more complex models that won't be explained by simpler books.
I'd reccommend getting at least smith and gillespie to start. If you need more complex modeling go for milliken, but 90% of FSAE teams don't need what's in milliken IMO. They struggle on the basics so much that it just is too much to absorb in a usable manner.
No one cares if you have a roll couple distribution model based on your tire data if you haven't done a proper camber or toe analysis, or if your vehicle isn't designed to have self-centering steering.
Maximum boost. Read it when I was 16 wanting to get in to turbochargers. Has a ton of info and explanations.
Maximum Boost: Designing, Testing, and Installing Turbocharger Systems (Engineering and Performance) https://www.amazon.com/dp/0837601606/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_9wvRBbB192Y57
Honestly after you really understand turbocharging the only difficult part is tuning.
Cool build, and I hope it lasts for you.
A couple notes to anyone thinking they want to slap a turbo on their car to get more power:
https://web.archive.org/web/20080118173212/http://www.teslafounders.com:80/
STEALTH BLOODBATHJanuary 10, 2008, 6:40 pm
Filed under: General
Okay, I said this blog is not going to be about criticizing Tesla. But I just have to say something about the bloodbath going on over there right now, because it seems to be going largely unreported in the press. Just from the outside, I have seen the following people booted out in the last few days:
(Names removed for privacy reasons)
and also (since my original posting)…
…and many more. Watch to see more fall in the coming weeks; I will add to this list as I hear about more. Some of these folks were let go with NO severance package at all. Others got pathetic severance packages. This is not the way I treat people, that is for sure. Maybe this explains why I got the boot first.
Here’s how it feels on the inside, in the words of a few anonymous employees and newly-former employees:
>“As you may have heard, the ax has been steadily chopping away at Tesla. I don’t pretend to understand the choices being made and honestly wouldn’t even be surprised to learn if I was next on the list. At this point, I’m not even sure if that would necessarily be a bad thing.”
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>“The company has changed so tremendously since I started. It’s very secretive and cold now. It’s like they’re trying to root out and destroy any of its heart that might still be beating.”
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>“I came to Tesla with a great deal of optimism to work for a company with a noble purpose that had a real chance to make a difference in the world. That sense of mission and hope generated incredible energy and determination to overcome the many challenges of producing a great EV. This energy has been drained by the cold, irrational bloodletting that has been going on there. Everyone understands necessary, rational cost management actions in startups, but this was neither necessary nor rational. No thought has been given to the immediate and long term impact on the future of Tesla. Entire departments are stumbling around stunned, bleeding, and headless.”
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>“It is a damn shame about Tesla. I once again spent the day dreading the words, ‘Did you hear?’ Today I heard that both Wally Rippel and [REDACTED1] are now gone. I just don’t know what they’re thinking. [REDACTED2] referred to it as a ‘stealth bloodbath.’ It’s next to impossible to concentrate and actually get anything done. And the real insult in my mind is that they have the nerve to host the holiday party this Saturday. It’s going to be more like a wake(!)”
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>“The atmosphere at Tesla Motors has been suffering for the last couple of months as the new management have slowly squeezed the life out of engineering. The way in which the layoff/reduction-in-force/firings have been handled is one almighty clustercabbage. In a stroke of pure genius, the two HR folks were the first to go, leaving nobody to turn out the lights. Only after they left the building did they realize that now there was nobody to write the termination letters. Like I said, pure undiluted genius.”
“Sadly - and I do mean this - I am not sorry to leave. The culture that Martin and Marc created is gone. The car is nice, but every day in the office was like a visit to the dentist, not knowing what was going to happen next. Enough. I have moved on.”
“Unfortunately, the company that I used to love has changed drastically. If I were to pin point a critical turning point, it would be the day when you were pushed aside. Until then, it was not so obvious how Tesla Motors was really Martin Eberhard’s company. After you were gone, I think the spirit and the character of the company went with you. It was surprising how quickly it happened. Yes, there were technical and operations delays for sure, but these could have been better managed and, to a certain extent, anticipated since what you have started was a major paradigm shift in the industry. It was well understood that a revolutionary movement always comes with major challenges and costs. What Tesla has now become is a mere profit-loss centric company—and with a poor chance of making even that—unless someone absorbs it for its remaining core value that you have left behind. Tesla lost its true evangelist and the leader..”
Now, you maybe can argue that there are a lot of necessary changes as the company has grown and scaled. And obviously, transitions are always difficult, even with careful planning. But axing nearly the entire executive staff, letting the world’s foremost EV motor engineer go, trimming down the service organization before the job of opening the first service center is done, ripping through the firmware team – and doing it by random firings on a daily basis – are all hard to explain.
Is this really the right time for Tesla to be tightening its belt this drastically? Really? Right now, when clean tech investment is THE hot investment field and when Tesla Motors is the poster child of clean tech companies, Tesla should be able to raise as much money as it needs to finish the Roadster and launch Whitestar, even with its current technical difficulties. After all, Tesla has proved its fundamental concept: An EV can be a car that rocks, while also being the greenest machine on the road. Tesla’s difficulties are relatively mundane: get the transmission working (and whatever other bits are still to do) and ship the cars. No show stoppers here!
Why would they choose not to fully fund the company in this investment environment? Why instead hack and slash the company? One wonders.
oh man, the exhaust/manifold clamp is my worst reoccurring nightmare.
Another good book to get is the: tuning the a series engine http://www.amazon.co.uk/Tuning-Engine-Definitive-Performance-Economy/dp/1859606202 if you have to do engine work. it's old but so is the car.
Haven't done an SBC yet (still trying to decide whether to go big-inch SBC or save for LSx for my ride), but have a bit of experience with other engines. Some tips:
I'm sure I'm missing something, but that should be more than enough to get you started down the right path. Don't hesitate to shoot me a PM if you have questions.
For an old engine design, it's damn good. Someone who knows how to build them well can have them revving at 8000rpm all day long, no issues.
And it's not that the old head is useless - David Vizard made a career from making fast A-series using the standard head - it's just that we always want more power!
Turbo is a common route to follow - there's a whole forum of nutters doing it http://www.turbominis.co.uk/forums/index.php (while you're there, check out "Medusa", which is the kind of thing you end up doing when you're bored of sticking turbos on minis!). But for fast road use, a flowed head, lumpy cam and decent carb set-up is all you really need.
The bible on A-series modifications is https://www.amazon.com/Tuning-Engine-Definitive-Performance-Economy/dp/1859606202
the turbo piece get the book
maximum boost
https://www.amazon.com/Maximum-Boost-Turbocharger-Engineering-Performance/dp/0837601606/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1500339982&sr=1-1&keywords=maximum+boost
the rebuild piece plenty of rebuild books out there, check this one out since its very similar (import 4 cylinder)
https://www.amazon.com/High-Performance-Honda-Builders-Handbook/dp/1884089216/ref=sr_1_3?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1500339882&sr=1-3&keywords=high+performance+engine+build
to do it right you will need some new tools to your collection.
borescope (plasti gauge), ring files, piston ring compressors, torque wrench, feeler gauges, straight edge, to name a few
a great machine shop (more than just the head resurface, line hone, bore and hone, valve guides/seats/angle cuts)
a factory service manual is key (torque specs and specific details on your engine vs a basic covers it all book).
Research your cars engine and see what have worked well for others. let them teach you what parts to stay away from.
good luck
Here are the two best intro books on the subject:
https://www.amazon.com/Race-Car-Vehicle-Dynamics-Experiments/dp/0768011272
https://www.amazon.com/Fundamentals-Vehicle-Dynamics-Premiere-Books/dp/1560911999
Formula SAE in college is a great resource. Look for a co-op opportunity in vehicle design (it'll probably have to be in Michigan unless you're lucky or go into commercial truck). Experience is highly valued when you're trying to get that intro level job because co-ops and internships are so widely available in the industry.
The bible is right here:
https://www.amazon.com/Maximum-Boost-Turbocharger-Engineering-Performance/dp/0837601606
Probably the first upgrade any turbo car owner should be is buying this book: http://www.amazon.com/Maximum-Boost-Turbocharger-Engineering-Performance/dp/0837601606/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1342897180&sr=8-1&keywords=corky+bell
Corky Bell is a damn smart man, and he even runs BEGi, who specializes in turbo systems for Miatas mostly, but they make a bunch of universal parts as well.
There are some good comments here already so I'll just recommend Maximum Boost if you want to read up on turbocharging.
This kind of depends on a few things. What kind of car(s)? What kind(s) of engine? One book that helps one enthusiast might be useless to another kind of enthusiast.
Coming from my experience with muscle-era cars, I've found these to be valuable:
Haynes or Chiltons manual for your particular car: Nothing too advanced here, but it gives you most of the general stuff like fluid volumes and, most importantly, torque values for the various fasteners.
Small-block Chevy Engines:
"How to Build Maximum Performance Small Blocks on a Budget" by David Vizard. This was my bible for a while. Tons of straight-forward, no-BS information, engine theory, and data on stock and aftermarket parts and how to get the most out of them. It obviously focuses on SBCs, but lots of the stuff is applicable to other engines, too. The link above goes to the edition I own, this one seems to be the one currently in print.
"How to Rebuild Your Chevy Small Block" is like a Haynes but for the SBC engine: Step-by-step instructions on how to disassemble and reassemble the engine with everything you ever needed to know included, with some performance and money-saving tips along the way.
It's an OK placement. You really want the BOV as close to the throttle body as possible... this gives the fastest release of the pressure from the system.
For anyone interested... there's a great book called Maximum Boost on designing and building turbo systems... LOTS of good information in there.
This is the book I bought. If you want to learn from someone who loves to shape sheet metal then look no further. I met the author, Ed Barr, and he is the real deal. You will learn a lot from his book.
Edit: it's 300 pages of information that applies to what you want to do
Also, there are car restoration classes at the McPherson College in Kansas. They have a summer session that is open to the public. Each class is a one week session (M-F 8:30-5). The faculty and everyone else there are all friendly! Unfortunately, the classes are over this year, but they run every year in June. I took beginner and advanced sheet metal classes as well as a drivetrain class.
In the metal classes we learned how to TIG, MIG and torch weld sheet metal. Also, learned how to shape and form the sheet metal like bending, stretching and shrinking in certain places to get the right shape for your need. They have all the tools you need for your task. English wheels, bead rollers, metal brakes, hammers, dollies, power hammers etc...you name it and it's there. Plus they are open to students bringing in a manageable piece in to work for your advanced class.
The drivetrain class, we were allowed to take apart transmissions and put them back together. I did a Model A, 63-67 MG A, and a TH400. Someone else did a tranny from an 04 Mustang. We also took apart live axles. I took apart an axle with a Dana differential.
They offer a lot more and I promise you won't leave with a frown on your face!
P.S. A lot of students say they know the ins-and-outs of something until they take one of these classes. Almost everyone learns at least something new.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/0764571427/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1415709378&sr=8-1
Written by a MR2 owner, it covers basics for any car but it is useful if you are new to diy car stuff.
I've used one on a custom car we made in high school. It was (relatively) easy to fiddle with if you know what you're doing. If you want anything custom(sequential injection or coil on plug ignition), you're going to have to know how to solder. It's pretty good for turbo applications (IMO) because they have a pretty good boost control solenoid for relatively cheep that's easy to install and a built-in MAP sensor. A megasquirt is what I'm going to get when I do my KA-T build. They're also pretty expandable if you want to change anything later.
If you do decide to go the megasquirt route, I would suggest reading a book like this or this so you really know what in the hell you're doing when it comes time to "mess with the tables". It was pretty challenging on that custom car.
Also, Porsche is awesome.
I would recommend signing up to some classic mini forums, the best one I have found is The Mini Forum lots of great advice also lots of projects and ideas to read about.
I would recommend 'The Yellow Bible' (as it is know to classic owners) for excellent information about all the 'A' series engines.
I own a copy of this which has some excellent and interesting information about the models.
Haynes also do a 'restoration' manual that you might find interesting if you decide to persue ownership.
Where abouts are you from? It could be worth looking up a local club and trying to meet up with owners to get some infomation - I've always found this useful as most of them are very knowledgeable and very willing to help!
Feel free to AMA - I'll try to help as much as I can!
It sounds like you're comfortable with a carb; if that's the case then EFI should be easy for you. Greg Banish has a few books, this one and this one, that lay it out very well. These are the best how to books on the topic I know of. An Innovate LC2 (or the outgoing LC1 for a bit cheaper) is all the equipment you'll need.
I used to say the same thing about EFI vs carbs... now I can hardly imagine running a carbed car. My '83 Alfa will definitely get EFI, probably the '72 Duster as well. Part of that may be that I'm an engineer in the engine industry, I confess that I probably have certain biases.
You could try a book. Personally, I used the hondata website and help files.
The basics aren't too bad if you are starting with a good map. If you have a terrible map I would try to find a good base one online or go to a professional tuner and buy an hour to get you started.
If you're interested in ride/handling or chassis design:
Race Car Vehicle Dynamics
The Science of Vehicle Dynamics
Fundamentals of Vehicle Dynamics
Chassis Design: Principles and Analysis
Coming from someone who is very into cars and hungry to learn about them, this book was recently referred to me.
I originally tried the same thing (googling everything) but trying to find all the information I was looking for in one place was next to impossible. Plus you have so many contradicting views on how to go about tuning...etc.
Engine Management: Advanced Tuning by Greg banish. Its a little older (written in 2007) but still covers all the basics you will need.
http://www.amazon.com/Engine-Management-Advanced-Greg-Banish/dp/1932494421/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1416614952&sr=1-1&keywords=engine+management+advanced+tuning
Automotive engine management systems by Jeff Heartman. This book came out in 2013 (i believe) and deals a lot with volumetric efficiency (VE) based engine management systems (like the AEM infinity). This book was the first one I read and it really gives you a good understanding of things. Its much longer then the book above, but seeing as how it goes into greater depth and more aspects of tuning its worth the read.
http://www.amazon.com/Modify-Automotive-Engine-Management-Systems/dp/0760343454/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1416615138&sr=1-1&keywords=automotive+engine+management+systems
Other honourable mentions:
Maximum boost by Corky bell (the book is a bit older, but its really well written and interesting)
"How to build" Max-Performance Mitsubishi 4G63 engines, by Robert Bowen (and Robert Garcia of Road Race Engineering RRE)
Engine Airflow by Harold Bettes
"Mom, I am going to need these for school"
https://smile.amazon.com/Sharpie-Metallic-Permanent-Markers-Silver/dp/B06WGZMK5T?sa-no-redirect=1
https://smile.amazon.com/Spellbinders-PLP-002-Platinum-Silver-Sheets/dp/B01F326COW?ref_=fsclp_pl_dp_13
https://smile.amazon.com/Professional-Sheet-Fabrication-Motorbooks-Workshop/dp/0760344922?ref_=fsclp_pl_dp_9
I'm not sure what 2 pack is but 2k means 2 component. The primer and the hardener. Same thing with paint. If the paint/clear is in good shape then you can scuff and respray.
Check out SWRNC on YouTube. He's a good resource, he also has a channel called diyautoachool.
Also check out the refinish network and collision hub.
I also bought a few books off Amazon on how to repaint your car. I'll go track them down and post some links for you
How to Paint Your Car on a Budget (Cartech) https://www.amazon.com/dp/1932494227/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_R68wzbHG79CEQ
How to Paint Your Car (Motorbooks Workshop) https://www.amazon.com/dp/0760315833/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_678wzbRQSC94Z
The Haynes Automotive Body Repair & Painting Manual https://www.amazon.com/dp/1850104794/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_M98wzbRDWH7D4
Advanced Custom Painting Techniques https://www.amazon.com/dp/1929133146/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_t-8wzbD3QD1JW
Pro Paint & Body HP1563 https://www.amazon.com/dp/155788563X/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_S-8wzb8BRY3TQ
...and we're live!
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B072C8RKHR/
Grats man.....welcome to the club! It was my dream car as soon as it was announced back in 2002. I was finally able to make it happen in 2004!
If you have not read this, BUY IT. What a great read. Book about why this car exist and what they had to do to make it happen.
http://www.amazon.com/Iron-Fist-Lead-Foot-Terminator/dp/0595409709/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1373722242&sr=8-1&keywords=iron+foot+lead+fist
You want this book. Be aware that the concepts are math heavy.
This book may also be helpful, I've never read that one so I can't say.
The guy who wrote the first book - Greg Banish - was a tuner for several manufacturers and taught a tuning class/seminar for a while.
Spend $20 and buy this book...it will be your bible! Seriously!
Maximum Boost
If you want to learn about boost and are serious about learning then you must buy the bible of boost
More than you ever wanted to know about creating a good FI setup.
Huge learning curve and I agree the site is pretty difficult to get used to. Here are some bookmarks i saved from when i was researching. Hopefully it'll help you out. Happy boosting!
Turbo parts suggestions and advice:
http://www.miataturbo.net/diy-turbo-discussion-14/any-advice-building-turbo-kit-comparable-fm-ii-hydra-scratch-83155/
Feul inj. conversion:
http://www.rceng.com/technical.aspx
Book to read before tackling the project (basics of tuning and etc.):
http://www.amazon.com/Maximum-Boost-Turbocharger-Engineering-Performance/dp/0837601606
Please don't quote wikipedia. It makes my mind hurt how much incorrect information on turbo systems is spread. If you want to go read something useful go read Corky Bell's Maximum Boost. http://www.amazon.com/Maximum-Boost-Turbocharger-Engineering-Performance/dp/0837601606
The ONLY reason for a BOV/Recirc valve is to allow the turbocharger to remain at speed between shifts. It does nothing to reduce wear on the engine (the throttle plate is closed), and again, "surge loading" against the compressor shaft, which is really only just minor overpressure, only occurs when there is no intercooler present. The reason they become useful then is wear on the pressurized tubing/joints from popping off the fittings. A lot of non-intercooled low pressure systems (< 1bar) don't even have recirc valves (84-89 300ZX Turbo)
https://www.amazon.com/Autocross-Win-DGs-Secrets-developing-ebook/dp/B072C8RKHR
> What are some things that I should avoid doing to or with my car?
Serious offroading (like rock-climbing). Also, neutral-drops and ebrake turns. If you get into suspension mods, going too low or too high can lead to various issues.
> What are some performance things I can do to get the biggest bang for my buck?
Good brake pads, fluid, and rotors. There aren't a lot of exhausts (if any) for your car, but you can have a shop make one for you. The 6's sound awesome uncorked--like Porsches! Other users have also mentioned ECU tuning, worth looking into. You can always get into tampering with your suspension too, a few companies should still make springs, shocks, and struts for that chassis.
> How can I make the willow green color look a little cooler?
A good scrub, wax/polish. Also, gunmetal, bronze, or gold wheels make the color stand out a little more.
> What is some general advice or literature I can use to further my knowledge of car care and modification?
Literature for your car: the Technical Service Manual from subaru(downloads are findable on the web.) A Haynes or Chilton's manuals for repair and working on the car are helpful too. Finally, the best book I've read on modding cars is: http://www.amazon.com/Car-Hacks-Mods-For-Dummies/dp/0764571427
Four stroke performance tuning
Reasons why:
1)Starts from the basics and continues to the complex
2)Easy to understand
3)Hundreds of illustrations
4)Entertaining
This is definitely in my top 3, the others being Reher-Morrison racing engines championship engine building and Forced induction performance tuning
Fundementals of Vehicle Dynamics
Very informative on the technical side, especially in suspension dynamics.
Maximum Boost: Designing, Testing and Installing Turbocharging Systems
Just a lot of books... Here a re some of the ones I've bought over the past year:
Welding:Principles and Applications (this is a bit overkill but I found it at a used book store)
Advanced Custom Painting Techniques
Four Stroke Performance Tuning
Engine Builders Handbook This is more focused on V8s but has a lot of great advice/best practices.
Sheet Metal Fabrication I have only used the skills in this book to make my electronics box so far, I was originally going to make a cafe style seat but decided on room for a passenger. Someday I would like to make my own gas tank.
Other than that it's a lot of online research!
I highly recommend this book. Engine Management: Advanced Tuning https://www.amazon.com/dp/1932494421/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_Tms.AbSAJMG09
It starts from the basics and then gets fairly complex so I feel it covers anything a new tuner would need. It describes the science behind what is happening so I guarantee you will find things in here you will use in the design presentation. It includes graphs and examples. Take notes as you go. The book covers the main forms of tuning an engine. MAF, alpha-n, and speed density. Realize that even though some things are described with MAF or turbos in mind, you can apply it to the other forms. Be able to tell your judge why you chose your strategy and how you executed it. The book is laid out really well and the later chapters describe how to go about tuning after all the terms have been described. 10/10, 11/10 w/ ethanol.
The Haynes page has ISBN-13 and -10 numbers listed for the books. Doing a google search for a couple yeilded Amazon links.
https://www.amazon.com/Porsche-Owners-Workshop-Manual-Manuals/dp/0857337963
https://www.amazon.com/McLaren-MP4-Owners-Workshop-Manual/dp/1785211374 (preorder only right now, hasn't been published)
I don't see an rb8, I presume you were looking for this one
https://www.amazon.com/Red-Bull-Racing-Car-Manual/dp/0857338013
All I could find is this: http://powerhouse411.com/catalog/index.php?main_page=index&amp;cPath=1_5
There are much cheaper eBay kits, but I think it goes without saying that if you know anything about turbocharging a vehicle you don't want to get an entire kit off of eBay.
You can do it for cheaper if you're handy and want to DIY, I recommend reading both http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/1932494294?pc_redir=1410935474&amp;robot_redir=1
And: http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/0837601606?pc_redir=1410868060&amp;robot_redir=1
The first deals heavily into understanding how it all works and makes you more comfortable with the process. The second will teach you everything you need to know about adding a turbo to a (your) vehicle.
Reading these will save you a lot of money if you end up deciding not to turbo your car, or they will build your confidence in it. I think a turbo V6 would be unique instead of the "V8 cop out".
After that do as much research as you can into your vehicle and read up on some v6 turbo builds, I'm sure it's been done. A turbo v6 can end up putting down some serious power (Note: GNX). Reading other builds will give you an idea of the overall cost. If you can part together a decent kit for pretty cheap, you still have to see if the trans and supporting parts can handle it.
http://www.mustangevolution.com/forum/f133/t10565/
If you're still interested after all of that, don't rule out superchargers! Larger engines tend to accept them better and you won't experience any lag.
I dabble in painting here and there, mostly motorcycle stuff.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/1929133146?pc_redir=1405493232&amp;robot_redir=1
This book is great for diy learning. Read it, paint some stuff, make mistakes, correct mistakes, keep painting stuff until it looks good and makes sense. Have fun!
So the research that I was able to find this has Bosch k-jetronic fuel injection. This is entirely mechanical fuel injection and is complicated. I've got an l-jetronic (early electric Bosch fuel injection) and this book is the best I've found for understanding archaic Bosch fuel injection systems.
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My experience is that these systems are extremely sensitive to air leaks and their failure modes are not particularly intuitive. So it may not be a fuel system issue specifically as anything in the air intake system could be a problem too. I would replace the injector/air intake seals just to be safe as the closer the air leak is to the valves the worse the effect is on the system.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/1557880298/ref=pd_aw_sim_14_1?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1&amp;refRID=V3TAWV2Z7HZWK3JD8RNF&amp;dpPl=1&amp;dpID=51adhN%2Bg-yL
Right now i have a mazda 3 2008 2.0l but i don't plan on modding it. I'm not a muscle car guy myself and one day(when i'll have my own garage) i might try to get an old bmw e46(still efi because i don't want a carb) and get started with that. I've already read a book about turbo and it was very interesting and now i think i have a decent knowledge about them. The problem is that even if i know everything about turbo but not a single thing about how to make my engine support it i won't go far away from my future garage and that is why i need a book to learn about the engine(how it works, parts and their pros/cons of material, machining, efi even if i know it'll certainly not be in the same book, etc...)
Here's the book about turbo if you were wondering: https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/0837601606/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1
https://smile.amazon.co.uk/Lotus-1978-Onwards-Models-Ground-Effect/dp/1785210793/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=haynes+lotus+79&amp;qid=1562945690&amp;s=gateway&amp;sr=8-1
As /u/retify posted above
Bit of a strange one this, but definitely the mig welder i got for christmas when i was 12, a friend of mine had been given a little go kart type thing the year before and i wanted one, instead i got the welder and this book http://www.amazon.com/Build-Your-Off-Road-Buggy-little/dp/1859606423/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1324164072&amp;sr=1-1 best present i ever got it set me on the road to the career i have today, and made me a fair bit of money when my friends started getting their driving licenses
I think you'll be hard pressed to find actual detailed schematics.
http://www.amazon.com/Race-Rally-Car-Sourcebook-Competition/dp/085429984X
That book has a lot of pictures and diagrams of various racecars (both production based and formula style) and discussion about design considerations.
The To Win series by Carol Smith has some wisdom from a man who built a lot of formula cars, but it's mostly technical stuff - not straight up schematics.
The only resource I know of that has full schematics about how to build a car, is Build Your Own Sports Car for as Little as £250 and Race It!, but that's to build a 1960 era Lotus 7. (If you want to check this out, I have a .PDF copy I might be able to upload, as the original is out of print - the book shouldn't cost 1/2 the price of the car they teach you to build IMO, lol).
A while back, I had the same dream - except not a Formula 1 car, just a homebrew of some sort.
To get "practice" at putting a car together, I taught myself a 3D CAD program called SolidEdge (similar to Solid Works, except there is a free academic version that's readily available to almost anyone). I looked everywhere for schematics of real race cars so I could attempt to model one before I started working on my own design. The best thing I could find was that Build Your Own Sports Car book.
Seems like nobody wants to give away their design secrets - even with 50 year old cars...
About 10 years ago a friend of mine got a book about Ferrari's ~2000 F1 car. I think the book cost $250. You could probably build a ~2000 Ferrari F1 car based on the photos and diagrams in that book, but you'd need an extremely well equipped shop to do it, and it would still cost hundreds of thousands of dollars just to make the shell and suspension. I don't even remember what the book was called. I think it might be this one, but I'm not sure.
Maximum Boost by Corky Bell is an excellent resource for understanding turbos. I loved it. http://www.amazon.com/Maximum-Boost-Turbocharger-Engineering-Performance/dp/0837601606
I have this book. It's pretty good:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/0837603005/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_5YS2xbFC5K3T1
This looks like a great thread:
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=21015
This has all the pages from the Clymer manual:
http://www.vwtype3.org/literature/clymer/service/Clymer.1972.07.pdf
The thing about working on older Bosch systems is this: unless you find a true expert, that worked in a VW / Mercedes dealer in the 70's, nobody can fix it but you. You must take the time to understand the system, and troubleshoot properly. It's actually a really simply open loop EFI system (no o2), with a basic computer and barn door AFM. (Not MAF).
Also, it will only run right with a vacuum advance distributor, so if someone put a pertronix electronic ignition on there (as many do), get rid of that and go back to vacuum advance.
Here. Not at $10 anymore though. Theres also a few for other F1 cars for about $20-$40
You might be surprised...
[my bible] (https://www.amazon.com/Induction-Performance-Practical-Supercharging-Turbocharging/dp/1859606911/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1524080409&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=forced+induction+performance+tuning)
Strongly encourage you check your local library as it seems the price of this book has spiked 10x since I bought it.
Just look and perform the same? That's do-able. Here's some inspiration to get you started:
http://www.amazon.com/Build-Your-Sports-Little-%C2%A3250/dp/1859606369
Maybe look for a book like this oneHow to build a buggy
[As far as I'm concerned this is the holy bible of turbo applications.] (https://www.amazon.com/Maximum-Boost-Turbocharger-Engineering-Performance/dp/0837601606)
David Vizard says the biggest restriction on air flow through an A series engine is the valves, particularly the inlets. So porting the valves is a big winner.
EDIT: his book "Tuning the A series" is pretty much a must read for rebuilding A series
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Tuning-Engine-Definitive-Performance-Economy/dp/1859606202/ref=la_B001JOWD4M_1_1?s=books&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1415720506&amp;sr=1-1**
>And weight on that tire would just be taking away from your other tires.
Except that's a good thing...
For tires to generate lateral force, they need a normal load on them (i.e. weight) and they need to slip (hence slip angle).
So by that logic, you just want to pile on more weight and you get more lateral force. This is true, but the problem is that pneumatic tires have a sensitivity to that weight. This means that for more and more load you pile on them, the less lateral force you get back. It's why race cars want to always be as low as possible, you transfer less weight.
Essentially, because the weight got transferred off the tire, it lost more lateral force capability than the outside tire gained.
If you don't believe me, read either:
The Racing & High Performance Tire by Haney
or
Tune to Win by Carroll Smith
or
Fundamentals of Vehicle Dynamics by Gillespie
or
RCVD by Milliken and Milliken
or you can choose to ignore a random person on the internet that says he has several years of engineering experience for several racing series.
The original Locost book claimed £250, which when reading it made a lot of fairly generous accounting lines, but it did feel like you could do it somewhat close to that if you were really patient and waited for super good deals.
I'm in the US. Current exchange rate puts it at $5600 = £3500. That would be super tight, but do-able. $8k US could get it done though. Tools and talent not included.
You mention being versed in CAD. Have you studied vehicle design for input on the suspension, driveline, other aspects? If any engineering schools local to you offer it, it's probably money well spent to take a Vehicle Dynamics class. At minimum, here is the book my alma mater uses for that class which is very well written and easy to understand: http://www.amazon.com/Fundamentals-Vehicle-Dynamics-Thomas-Gillespie/dp/1560911999
Sand it smooth (use a block to protect the edge of the flat fender rim), apply filler if needed (then sand again), then prime, then paint. I can go into WAY more detail if you like, I rattlecanned my old Suburban to fix similar damage and had decent success.
This is a great source for auto paint: https://www.automotivetouchup.com/
They can match your paint code, and provide paint in spray cans or mixed to use with an air sprayer.
EDIT: Pick up a copy of The Haynes Automotive Body Repair & Painting Manual. It's excellent, and only $20!
The pictures are from the book Iron Fist, Lead Foot: John Coletti and Ford's "Terminator"
http://www.amazon.com/Iron-Fist-Lead-Foot-Terminator/dp/0595409709
It doesn't need upgrades really. I used to track a Nissan Micra 1.1 (? long time ago). Throttle was on or off, hand brake was turn, none of this ESC nonsense :) Do what you have to do though mate. Life is a balancing act, but you will need a hobby. If you want something a bit more fun fuck I hate Reddit URL format
You'll never do it for 250 quid, get a pro welded chassis, but everythiing else is fine. I've driven a hyabysa powered one and it blew my mind.
https://www.amazon.com/Autocross-Win-DGs-Secrets-developing-ebook/dp/B072C8RKHR
More about car setup but this was a good read
I tend to think the same way you do. Don't know where to start, just wish I could have someone explain everything and let me ask questions. While I'm sure that exists in the sense that there might be some expert out there willing to sit down and teach it, but what you're asking for is a course and instruction. Again, I'm sure that exists and it will cost money, I don't know where to start with that.
Otherwise it is completely up to you. Start scouring the internet, look through build threads and tuning forums, and read books on the subject. I just finished this one and I think it is a pretty good place to start if you need the basics on turbos. After that I'm moving on to this one to learn more about tuning. Just like most things in life, there is no easy button. If you want to learn it you have to do it yourself.
Once you get through the basics and start looking into performance, I would suggest "Maximum Boost" by Corky Bell. It is pretty much the gospel of turbocharging. Amazon link
The yellow bible.
Do you think that something like the F1 Technical Analysis or the Hayne's RB6-Rb10 Manual will have any of this stuff?
Everything you would want to know is in this book, "Iron Fist Lead Foot. Amazing read for any Mustang fan.
http://www.amazon.com/Iron-Fist-Lead-Foot-Terminator/dp/0595409709
It is about the 2003-2004 Terminator.
I hope you've read Build Your Own Sports Car for as Little as £250 and Race It! by Ron Champion The book is a bit dated, but the ideas are there. You may also find a copy of the book scanned online somewhere.
There are also online forums based around the book. I've found the UK forums have more active members than the US forums.
http://www.amazon.com/Fundamentals-Vehicle-Dynamics-Premiere-Books/dp/1560911999/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1425872946&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=1560911999
http://www.amazon.com/Engineering-Fundamentals-Internal-Combustion-Engine/dp/0131405705/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1425872963&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=0131405705
These are the two books I could find that professors at Embry-Riddle, for the high performance vehicle design option of mechanical engineering, use. Im sure there are others, but i dont know where to find them as im not a mechanical engineering student. I'd say go to:
http://www.neebo.com/embry-riddle-aeronautical-university-daytona/textbooks
And search around for courses that relate to your interest and find the books they require
You beautiful fool you. Here's a link to the guide for the Bosch fuel injection system. You might want to get that on order now as you'll need it because that D-Jetronic injection system is an unmitigated nightmare
ifwhen it goes wrong. Take it from a man that tuned a K-Jetronic on a Brooklands Capri on the drive. Perhaps you could start saving too?Many referred me to this book.
I have very little experience, but I have learned that you need to find out what your known values are (airflow, fuel pressure, timing) and adjust the fuel maps. Knowing exactly what your Air to Fuel ratio is a must. Once you have a target A/F ratio in mind, use your known parameters and adjust your fuel accordingly.
What is the output of your logs?
Check this book out:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/0837601606/?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1
Excellent resource. You'll learn quite a bit. Volumetric Efficiency, sizing turbos, proper air/fuel ratios, etc.
Check out this book here
There is a community of diy Caterham/Lotus 7 clone builders here
They may not be rear engine like the atom, but there is much to be learned there.
You want this: http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/1859606911
I don't read at all and I've read this cover to cover a few times. It goes into some if the science behind why some mods work. It deals with super charging, Turbo charging and nitrous oxide "charging" but there is a ton of other basic car mod info in there.
Did you just make this up or did you read that in a book like I did in addition to engine calibration experience.
Edit: Actual book I am referring to