Download or read book Custom Auto Wiring Electrical HP1545 written by Matt Strong and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2009-04-07 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This indispensable guide to high performance and OEM automotive electrical systems covers electrical theory, wiring techniques and equipment, custom wiring harnesses for racing, hot rods and restorations, pre-made wiring harnesses, special electrical systems (navigational, audio, video), troubleshooting common electrical problems, dashboards and instrument, and trailer wiring.
Download or read book Custom Auto Wiring Electrical HP1545 written by Matt Strong and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2009-04-07 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This indispensable guide to high performance and OEM automotive electrical systems covers electrical theory, wiring techniques and equipment, custom wiring harnesses for racing, hot rods and restorations, pre-made wiring harnesses, special electrical systems (navigational, audio, video), troubleshooting common electrical problems, dashboards and instrument, and trailer wiring.
Download or read book Automotive Electrical Handbook written by Inkwell Co. Inc. and published by Penguin. This book was released on 1987-01-01 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When it’s time to wire your car, whether it’s a restoration project, race car, kit car, trailer, or street rod, don’t be intimidated; wire it yourself. Jim Horner shares his years of experience and cuts through the technical jargon to show you how. Learn about basic electrical theory, how various electrical components work and drawing circuit diagrams. Includes tips on using electrical test equipment and troubleshooting electrical circuits. Choose the right components, build your own wiring harness, and install them by following the step-by-step instructions. Profusely illustrated with over 350 photos, drawings, and diagrams. Suppliers list included.
Download or read book The Electric Vehicle Conversion Handbook HP1568 written by Mark Warner and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2011-06-07 with total page 409 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A guide on how to convert any gas- or diesel-powered vehicle to electric power. Includes ownership advantages, basic EV operation, subsystems, components, basic EV operation, project vehicles, and conversion kits.
Download or read book Performance Fuel Injection Systems HP1557 written by Matt Cramer and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2010-08-03 with total page 485 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A practical guide to modifying and tuning modern electronic fuel injection (EFI) systems, including engine control units (ECUs). The book starts out with plenty of foundational topics on wiring, fuel systems, sensors, different types of ignition systems, and other topics to help ensure the reader understands how EFI Systems work. Next the book builds on that foundation, helping the reader to understand the different options available: Re-tuning factory ECUs, add on piggyback computers, or all out standalone engine management systems. Next Matt and Jerry help the reader to understand how to configure a Standalone EMS, get the engine started, prep for tuning, and tune the engine for maximum power and drivability. Also covered is advice on tuning other functions-- acceleration enrichments, closed loop fuel correction, and more. Finally, the book ends with a number of case studies highlighting different vehicles and the EMS solutions that were chosen for each, helping to bring it all together with a heavy emphasis on how you can practically approach your projects and make them successful!
Download or read book Automotive Wiring written by Dennis W. Parks and published by Motorbooks. This book was released on 2011-12-08 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Automotive wiring is a primary skill required for proper completion and safe operation of any custom build, whether it is a traditional custom, hot rod, or classic daily driver. While restorers typically have the option of buying a new or reproduction wiring harness, custom enthusiasts often have few options except to figure out how to do it themselves. This book guides builders through every step from determining what components they need, to selecting wire type and gauge, methods of connection, and other considerations. The book includes numerous charts showing typical configurations and suggested installations. A troubleshooting section lends a hand in tracking down the inevitable problems that can arise.
Download or read book Toyota MR2 Performance HP1553 written by Terrell Heick and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2009-11-03 with total page 481 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A complete owner?s guide for owners and enthusiasts of Toyota?s MR2, one of the most successful mid-engined sports cars ever built. Includes: History, sales and model year details; OEM Maintenance and Repairs; Chassis, Brake & Suspension Upgrades; Engine Bolt-On Modifications; Racing Your MR2; Safety; and ?staged? combinations to build MR2s for any high-performance use, from mild street to autocrossing and road racing.
Download or read book Automotive Wiring and Electrical Systems Vol 2 written by Tony Candela and published by CarTech Inc. This book was released on 2015-05-15 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Countless collector car owners are skilled at performing mechanical work, but for many of them, electrical work seems like a black art, too complicated and too confusing. However, electrical upgrades are absolutely essential for a high-performance classic car or a modified car to perform at its best. With a firm understanding of the fundamentals, you can take this comprehensive guide and complete a wide range of electrical projects that enhance the performance and functionality of a vehicle. In this revised edition (formerly titled Automotive Electrical Performance Projects) brilliant color photos and explanatory step-by-step captions detail the installation of the most popular, functional, and beneficial upgrades for enthusiasts of varying skill levels. Just a few of the projects included are: maximizing performance of electric fans; installing electronic gauges; upgrading charging systems; and installing a complete aftermarket wiring harness, which is no small task. Each facet is covered in amazing detail. Veteran author Tony Candela, who wrote CarTech's previous best-selling title Automotive Wiring and Electrical Systems, moves beyond the theoretical and into real-world applications with this exciting and detailed follow-up. This Volume 2 is essential for any enthusiast looking to upgrade his or her classic vehicle to modern standards, and for putting all the knowledge learned in Automotive Wiring and Electrical Systems into practice.
Download or read book Plasma Cutting Handbook HP1569 written by Eddie Paul and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2011-11-01 with total page 420 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The famed movie-car builder explains how to use a plasma cutter for custom metal fabrication. Includes basic, advanced, and CNC cutting procedures as well as how to draft and design components for racing and custom-car building. It discusses safety procedures, troubleshooting, and professional tips, and includes examples from Eddie Paul's world- famous custom shop.
Download or read book Practical Auto Truck Restoration HP1547 written by John Gunnell and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2010-03-02 with total page 406 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Today's restorer has a wealth of resources available that didn't exist just a few years ago. It is no longer necessary or feasible to perform every step of a ground-up restoration yourself (unless you truly want to). Knowing how to properly plan, organize and execute a restoration can save both time and money, and help ensure that you'll end up with exactly the car or truck you envisioned.
Download or read book Advanced Race Car Chassis Technology HP1562 written by Bob Bolles and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2010-11-02 with total page 449 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book details how to design, build, and setup the chassis and suspension for road race and stock cars. Includes chassis dynamics, spring and shock theory, front and rear suspension geometry, real world racing aerodynamics, steering systems, racing chassis software and all you need to know to set you chassis up to win races.
Download or read book Ford Windsor Small Block Performance HP1558 written by Isaac Martin and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2010-10-05 with total page 535 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This completely revised and updated edition of HP's bestselling book on how to build high performance 5.0/5.8L Ford small-block engines-the second most popular engine modified in the aftermarket-contains five new chapters on the latest technology for modifying the cylinder block, heads, camshafts, valvetrain, exhaust systems, and more.
Download or read book Engine Airflow HP1537 written by Harold Bettes and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2010-07-06 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This informative, fully illustrated handbook includes basic discussion on the science of engine airflow and relationships, how flowbenches work, testing individual engine components, how to analyze the data, calibration issues, intake and exhaust tuning, engine formulas, and putting it all together for maximum performance.
Download or read book Classic Mustang HP1556 written by Editors of Mustang Monthly Magazine and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2011-03-01 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a compilation of more than 50 restoration and maintenance projects for Mustangs built from 1964 through 1973, the most popular collectible Mustangs. Includes how-to projects on engine and drivetrain, electrical, body-work, interior, chassis and suspension.
Download or read book High Performance Diesel Builder s Guide written by Joe Pettitt and published by S-A Design. This book was released on 2007 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book Custom Auto Electrickery written by Frank Munday and published by Graffiti Publications. This book was released on 2006-11-14 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Custom Auto Electrickery will help the home based enthusiast unravel the mysteries surrounding Auto Electricals and Electronics. Author Choco Munday explains every area of this field in easy to understand layman's terms. From a simple rewire to installing and troubleshooting your own engine management system, it is all covered in this book.
Download or read book Pro Paint Body HP1563 written by Jim Richardson and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2011-02-01 with total page 159 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a revised and updated edition of one of the bestselling paint handbooks in the industry. It includes current information on HVLP paint guns and equipment and waterborne paint technology. It also has sections on hammer and dolly, paintless dent removal, patching panels, spray guns and compressors, paint prep, shooting paint, color sanding, plastic bumper repair, and custom paint tips and tricks.
