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V-8 Horsepower Performance Handbook (Motorbooks Workshop)
V-8 Horsepower Performance Handbook (Motorbooks Workshop)
by Scott Parkhurst
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A high-performance engine is more than the sum of its parts. It is an intricate system of interacting components and will reach its full power only if treated as such: an integrated whole. And this is precisely what the V-8 Horsepower Performance... (read more)

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Baja Bugs & Buggies
Baja Bugs & Buggies
by Jeff Hibbard
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The VW Beetle is uniquely suited for off-road use. Its torsion-arm front suspension and lightweight engine and transaxle make it a natural. If you didn't know better, you'd think Dr. Ferdinand Porsche designed the Beetle to race the Baja. Veteran off-... (read more)

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VW GTI, Golf, and Jetta, Mk III & IV: Find It. Fix It. Trick It. (Motorbooks Workshop)
VW GTI, Golf, and Jetta, Mk III & IV: Find It. Fix It. Trick It. (Motorbooks Workshop)
by Kevin Clemens
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Volkswagen’s GTI, Golf, and Jetta have long been favorites of sport-compact performance enthusiasts. One reason is the cars’ charisma. Another is the room Volkswagen engineers left for modification and customization. In VW GTI, Golf, Jetta... (read more)

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Volkswagen Sport Tuning: For Street and Competition (Engineering and Performance)
Volkswagen Sport Tuning: For Street and Competition (Engineering and Performance)
by Per Schroeder
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Volkswagen Sport Tuning for Street and Competition is the most comprehensive and up-to-date book available on buying and modifying a water-cooled Volkswagen to get the best performance for autocrossing, road racing, or street-legal fun. Volkswagen Sport... (read more)

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High-Performance Brake Systems: Design, Selection and Installation (S-A Design)
High-Performance Brake Systems: Design, Selection and Installation (S-A Design)
by James Walker
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Brake systems are one of the most important yet least understood vehicle systems. Brake systems can be intimidating, and they aren’t the first thing the average horsepower junkie chooses to upgrade. But there’s no reason to wait until you... (read more)

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Chevelle/Elcamino Handbook Hp1428
Chevelle/Elcamino Handbook Hp1428
by Chevy High Performan
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Now readers can turn their Chevelle or El Camino into the ultimate street machine. Here is a compilation of tech articles from "Chevy High Performance," the most popular magazine among Chevy enthusiasts. Includes articles on engine performance, tires,... (read more)

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How To Power Tune Rover V8 Engines for Road & Track
How To Power Tune Rover V8 Engines for Road & Track
by Des Hammill
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Learn how to get the most out of your Rover engine. This guide covers all Rover V8 engines from the introduction of the 3.5-liter engine in 1967 to the 3.9-liter engine of 1989 through the current 4.0- and 4.6-liter X-bolt block engines introduced in... (read more)

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Nitrous Oxide Performance Handbook (Motorbooks Workshop)
Nitrous Oxide Performance Handbook (Motorbooks Workshop)
by Jeff Hartman
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There's a fine line between effective nitrous-boosted performance and leaving lots of expensive engine parts strewn about the road behind you. Written by noted high-performance author Jeff Hartman, this book explains how nitrous oxide works, how to... (read more)

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Sport Compact Nitrous Injection (S-A Design)
Sport Compact Nitrous Injection (S-A Design)
by Joe Pettitt
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Sport compact vehicles - Hondas, Acuras, Nissans, and even the Ford Focus - and the alteration of these vehicles is the fastest growing automotive performance market in the country. Nitrous oxide injection is the perferred performance enhancement for... (read more)

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Wheel and Tire Performance Handbook (Motorbooks Workshop)
Wheel and Tire Performance Handbook (Motorbooks Workshop)
by Richard Newton
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Whether styling on the street, racing on the track, or mudding off road, wheels and tires can make all the difference between a great ride or an exercise in frustration. Because, let’s face it: your car or truck’s performance potential is... (read more)

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Supercharging, Turbocharging and Nitrous Oxide Performance Handbook
Supercharging, Turbocharging and Nitrous Oxide Performance Handbook
by Earl Davis
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This is a complete guide to selecting, installing, and tuning forced-induction fuel/air systems. Everything involved with these systems will be covered, including assessing power goals, component selection, engine preparation, tools, installation... (read more)

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Street Turbocharging: Design, Fabrication, Installation, and Tuning of High-Performance Street Turbocher Systems
Street Turbocharging: Design, Fabrication, Installation, and Tuning of High-Performance Street Turbocher Systems
by Mark Warner
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Transform an average car or truck into a turbocharged high performance street machine. A handbook on theory and application of turbocharging for street and high-performance use, this book covers high performance cars and trucks. This comprehensive... (read more)

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High-Performance Handling Handbook (Motorbooks Workshop)
High-Performance Handling Handbook (Motorbooks Workshop)
by Don Alexander
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You can have the best ride quality and steering response with help from this definitive handbook on suspension theory, design, modification and tuning. Learn how to lower and stiffen the car for the best handling possible. High-performance street... (read more)

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Big-Blk Mopar Php1302
Big-Blk Mopar Php1302
by Chuck Senatore
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Hundreds of thousands of racing enthusiasts rely on this essential guide for building a race-winning, high performance big-block Mopar. Includes detailed sections on engine block preparation, blueprinting and assembly.... (read more)

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How to Give Your MGB V-8 Power (Speedpro)
How to Give Your MGB V-8 Power (Speedpro)
by Roger Williams
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The MGB GTV8 of the 1970s and, more recently, the MGB RV8 roadster demonstrated how the Rover V8 engine could transform one of the best-loved British sports cars into an accomplished grand tourer with phenomenal road performance. Original GTV8s are rare... (read more)

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Chevy Lsi Ls6 Performance
Chevy Lsi Ls6 Performance
by Chris Endres
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A complete performance guide for Chevrolet's newest generation LS1 small-block Chevy engine. Includes sections on bolt-ons, cylinder heads, intake manifolds, camshafts and valvetrain, fuel injection, block prep, final assembly, exhaust, and forced... (read more)

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Sport Compact Bolt-On Performance Guides #01: Import Cars
Sport Compact Bolt-On Performance Guides #01: Import Cars
by Joe Pettitt
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Create your own hot hatch, cool coupe, or screaming sedan with this comprehensive look at the hop-up parts on the market for import cars. Everything from forced induction, nitrous, cams, exhaust and ignition systems to wheels and tires and aero and... (read more)

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Turbochargers
Turbochargers
by Hugh MacInnes
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How to select and install the correct turbo for big or small HP gains. Turbo design, sizing and matching. Controls, carburetion, exhaust, ignition, intercooling, marine and high-altitude applications. The most comprehensive turbocharger book available... (read more)

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Small Block Chevy Engine Build Ups: How to Build Horsepower for Maximum Street and Racing Performance
Small Block Chevy Engine Build Ups: How to Build Horsepower for Maximum Street and Racing Performance
by Chevy High Performan
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How to build small-block Chevy engines for maximum performance. Includes sections on heads, cams, exhaust systems, induction modifications, dyno-tested engine combinations, and complete engine build-ups.... (read more)

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Jeep 4X4 Performance Handbook 2ND Edition
Jeep 4X4 Performance Handbook 2ND Edition
by Jim Allen
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The world of high-performance Jeeping can be a challenge. With the used Jeep market growing, new models appearing, and an aftermarket constantly offering new and better bolt-on parts and accessories, there have never been so many options for the off-road... (read more)

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