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High-perf Differentials, Axles, and Drivelines מאת Joe Palazzolo All too often, when an enthusiast builds a high-performance engine, swaps a more powerful engine into a car, or mounts sticky tires, the driveline components simply can't handle the added torque and fail. In addition, differential, axles, and driveline parts have a limited life span under the power ...

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Muscle Car Interior Restoration (Restoration Series) מאת Daniel Strohl A muscle car has not been fully restored until the interior has been returned to original or like-new condition. Whether a car operates in a northern or southern climate, seats, carpets, and other equipment deteriorate and wear out over time. A factory-original and professional-grade interior restor...

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Automotive Wiring and Electrical Systems (Workbench Series) מאת Tony Candela Often, wiring and electrical work intimidates automotive do-it-yourselfers the most. It's not mechanical, and therefore, it's unfamiliar territory. Electrons are invisible, and they can do unpredictable things in an untrained enthusiast's eyes. Finally, there is an enthusiast's guide that takes the ...

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How to Rebuild 4.6-/5.4-Liter Ford Engines (S-a Design, Workbench Series) מאת George Reid Since 1991, the popular and highly modifiable Ford 4.6-liter has become a modern-day V-8 phenomenon, powering everything from Ford Mustangs to hand-built hot rods, and the 5.4-liter has powered trucks, SUVs, the Shelby GT500, and more. The wildly popular 4.6-liter has created an industry unto itself...

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How to Build Max-performance Mopar Big Blocks (S-A Design) מאת Andy Finkbeiner Starting in the early 1960s, Mopar Wedge engines powered a wide range of Chrysler muscle cars, such as the Dodge Charger, Daytona Charger, Super Bee, Challenger, as well as Plymouth Barracuda, Superbird, Road Runner, GTX, and others. Many times these high-powered muscle cars were pursued by equally ...

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Designing and Tuning High-Performance Fuel Injection Systems מאת Greg Banish So you ve decided that fuel injection is for you, but want to know more. Many questions surround what appears to many as more of a black art than science. Engine tuning used to be the hallowed ground of vehicle engineers and cutting-edge hot rodders. For years, the carburetor filled the needs of ent...

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How to Rebuild the Small-Block Chevrolet (S-A Design Workbench Series) מאת Larry Atherton The small-block Chevrolet is easily the most popular V8 engine ever built. It was introduced in 1955, and remained in production until the mid-nineties, powering legendary cars such as the 55-57 Chevys, Camaros, Impalas, Novas, Chevelles and of course, the most popular sports car of all time, the Co...

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How to Rebuild the Small Block Ford-Color Edition (SA Design) מאת George Reid Over the years, the small-block Ford has remained one of the most popular and widely used engines on the planet. From the earliest Fairlanes and Mustangs to the latest Mustangs and light trucks, the Ford small-block has powered them all. With the amount of aftermarket support and rebuildable cores o...

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How to Build Max Perf Chevy Small-Blocks on a Budget (Performance How-To) מאת David Vizard There's a common thread that connects high-performance enthusiasts; they want horsepower at the most affordable price. Hot rodders have always searched for ways to save money and improve performance, which includes fabricating their own parts, buying prime used parts, searching classifieds, and comb...

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How to Design and Install in Car Entertainment Systems (Performance How-To) מאת Jefferson Bryant Years ago, enthusiasts had limited in-car entertainment system options. One could install a high-performance head unit, amp, speakers, and upgrade a few other components, and that was about it. Today, in-car entertainment system options are virtually limitless, and they are one of the most popular u...

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Street Supercharging: Roots, Centrifugal & Twin Screw Superchargers (S-A Design) מאת Pat Ganahl Once the limits of a naturally aspirated engine are achieved in terms of horsepower and reliability, there s only one more way to maximize horsepower potential: forced induction. There are two options for realistic forced induction, a turbocharger or a supercharger. While there is considerable debat...

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How to Digitally Photograph Cars (Performance How-to) מאת Jason Siu The introduction of the digital camera brought about one of the biggest changes in the photography industry. Film slowly began to fade away, and with it, many of its antiquated styles and procedures. Digital photography was further revolutionized in 1991 with the release of the first digital SLR. Co...

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How to Autocross (Sadesign) מאת Andrew Howe Autocross is the most accessible form of motorsports for the sports car enthusiast. With many clubs sanctioning events, it is possible to attend an event nearly every weekend in many areas. The low-risk format allows drivers to participate without needing to extensively modify their car for safety. ...

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How to Build Max-Performance Hemi Engines (S-A Design) מאת Richard Nedbal When Chrysler threw the wraps off the 426 in 1964, it made history. In the 1964 Daytona 500, the new Hemi-powered stock cars finished 1-2-3-4, announcing Chrysler's new era of dominance in racing. Fast forward to today: recently an immaculate 1970 Plymouth Hemi 'Cuda convertible sold for $2.16 milli...

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How to Paint Your Car on a Budget (Cartech) מאת Pat Ganahl If your car needs new paint, or even just a touch-up, the cost involved in getting a professional job can be more than you bargained for. Fortunately, there are less expensive alternatives, you can even paint your own car at home! In How to Paint Your Car On A Budget, author Pat Ganahl unveils ...