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Title: Supercharging, Turbocharging, & Nitrous Oxide Performance Handbook (Powerpro) by Earl Davis, Diane Davis ISBN: 0-7603-0837-3 Publisher: MBI Publishing Pub. Date: December, 2001 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $19.95 |
Average Customer Rating: 3.5 (4 reviews)
Rating: 5
Summary: Great Solid Information
Comment: Yes, at one time a cover for this book was incorrectly displayed on this site, however, the one showing is what you will get. At any rate, there is an old saying that you "don't judge a book by its cover" and any serious performance enthusiast will understand that. The contents of any book are what count. If you are looking for information to help you differentiate between superchargers and turbochargers and the various types of nitrous oxide applications, along with other information on systems to help you make a knowledgable choice, this book will be of great value to you. It has a large amount of in-depth information for those already familiar with these applications, but was also written to aid newcomers to the field. In addition, any good mechanic also understands that information is not "make and model" specific when it comes to theory, production of boost and horsepower, staving off detonation, and gaining the most from your vehicle for what your budget and ability can handle. This is a great reference book for learning about these particular applications, and no matter whether you are a Chevy, Ford or Toyota enthuisiast, principles of producing horsepower remain the same!
Rating: 2
Summary: The Good, the Bad, and the Advertising Hype
Comment: This book presents an overview of Supercharging, Turbocharging and Nitrous Oxide. It also touches on Cams, dynamometers, fuel systems, and electronic engine control systems. The book's overview is ok, if you know very little about the topic (as I do); but the math is obviously very weak.
Faults abound with equations having the wrong units, text disagreeing with tables and charts, and discussion heading into the land of math confusion.
Much of the book reads like manufacturer (lies... uhh) literature. A book quote describing BEGI manufactured turbocharges says: "... there are no surges or flat spots, according to Corky Bell, BEGI's chief Engineer." Well, what do you expect him to say? ("Our turbo's suck?!?")
A variety of charts, graphs and pictures make the book somewhat interesting; although the source of the majority of them is apparently manufacturer's product literature. While somewhat informative, I'd much rather see some 'real world' figures instead of manufacturer provided "data".
On the plus side it does bring together these different forced induction techniques in one place to compare an contrast them.
My favorite quote comes from a sidebar describing computer modeling of engine performance: "Things are invented because necessity is a mother." There are also references providing names, addresses and web sites of various manufactures.
All in all I probably like this book more than I should because, being the first I've read on the topic, I have no _Good_ example to compare it to.
Rating: 5
Summary: From the Author
Comment: The book is not specific to make, model or year nor is it intended to serve as an installation guide for any specific vehicle. Ford is well represented only because they are so popular. It is a "handbook" that compares the principals of forced induction to natural aspiration. The book describes in laymen's terms the dynamic changes that occur when forced induction is applied to any internal combustion engine. The table of contents includes Fundamentals, Engine Preparation, Superchargers, Turbochargers, Nitrous Oxide Injection, Fuel Systems, Electronic Controls, etc. The principals of forced induction apply equally to all internal combustion engines including Chevrolet. Further, the technical information is based on sound engineering theory not advertising hype.
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Title: Maximum Boost: Designing, Testing, and Installing Turbocharger Systems by Corky Bell ISBN: 0837601606 Publisher: Bentley Publishers Pub. Date: April, 2003 List Price(USD): $34.95 |
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Title: Turbochargers by Hugh MacInnes ISBN: 0895861356 Publisher: H.P. Books Pub. Date: January, 1987 List Price(USD): $18.95 |
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Title: Auto Math Handbook: Calculations, Formulas, Equations and Theory for Automotive Enthusiasts by John Lawlor ISBN: 1557880204 Publisher: H.P. Books Pub. Date: May, 1991 List Price(USD): $18.95 |
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Title: Forced Induction Performance Tuning A Practical Guide to Supercharging and Turbocharging by A. Graham Bell ISBN: 1859606911 Publisher: Haynes Publishing Pub. Date: December, 2002 List Price(USD): $49.95 |
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Title: A Do-It-Yourself Guide to Street Supercharging: How to Install & Tune Blowers by Pat Ganahl ISBN: 1884089291 Publisher: CarTech, Inc. Pub. Date: June, 1999 List Price(USD): $18.95 |
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