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Title: Honda/Acura Engine Performance: How to Modify D, B and H Series Honda/Acura Engines for Street and Drag Racing Performance by Mike Kojima ISBN: 1-55788-384-X Publisher: H.P. Books Pub. Date: 02 April, 2002 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $18.95 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.67 (9 reviews)
Rating: 5
Summary: Great for beginners
Comment: As a beginning tuner, I have found this book to be very helpful. I highly recommend it to anyone who is interested in modifying their Civic, Prelude, Accord, or Integra. The information is presented in a fairly organized fashion, so it is easy to follow. Most of the parts and processes are described accurately in their cost and difficulty to install/perform. There are a few brand-name plugs, but most of the names mentioned are truly high quality parts (and not just paying sponsors).
The author seems very knowledgable about the topic, though there are some disheartening typos... Like VTEC being spelled VTECH... not usually the sign of a Honda expert!
A beginning tuner will enjoy learning the basics of engine design. Kojima wisely describes an engine as a giant air pump, and explains the importance of air flow very well. Thanks to this book, I knew exactly what size intake and exhaust to buy when I swapped an H22 engine into my 92 Accord (unfortunately, the info given on swaps is limited). There is also a good deal of detail when it comes to cam design and timing, head modifications, bottom end modifications, piston design, etc.
The majority of this book is focused on forced induction, such as nitrous oxide, supercharging, and turbocharging. The author clearly favors turbocharging, and goes fairly deep into some math and theory. There is definitely a wealth of information on turbocharging for anyone who is interested.
The book also seems geared toward the B series engines, with the H series being a bit of an afterthought. Still, I was able to learn very much useful information. I still learn a bit every time I pick it up! Definitely worth the money for a beginner. Experts may not find much new information here.
Rating: 5
Summary: excellent book
Comment: Being a ameteur tuner, I bought this book and learned so much. Every question I had was answered regarding B series and even more! It doesnt go insanely into depth about some things mentioned in the book, but it goes into depth where its needed. It even gives you suggestions for OEM part swaps to gain hp for less money. excellent buy... a must have for any honda enthusiast!
Rating: 2
Summary: Ive read better Honda books than this one
Comment: I ordered this book and the High Performance Honda Builders Handbook Volume 1 and I highly recommend that book rather than this. Poorly written book but it does have the basics in it. And yes I returned this book back for a refund.
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Title: High-Performance Honda Builder's Handbook: How to Build and Tune High-Performance Honda Cars and Engines (S-A Design) by Joe Pettitt ISBN: 1884089631 Publisher: CarTech, Inc. Pub. Date: February, 2003 List Price(USD): $18.95 |
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Title: How To Build Honda Horsepower: Dyno-Verified Results by Richard Holdener ISBN: 1884089607 Publisher: CarTech, Inc. Pub. Date: December, 2002 List Price(USD): $24.95 |
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Title: Honda/Acura Performance Handbook: High Performance Modifications for Street and Drag Racing Applications by Sport Compact Car Magazine ISBN: 1557883246 Publisher: H.P. Books Pub. Date: November, 1999 List Price(USD): $18.95 |
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Title: Honda & Acura Performance Handbook (Performance Handbooks) by Mike Ancas ISBN: 0760306699 Publisher: MBI Publishing Pub. Date: June, 1999 List Price(USD): $21.95 |
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Title: Civic Duty: The Ultimate Guide to the World's Most Popular Sport Compact Car - the Honda Civic by Alan Paradise ISBN: 0837602157 Publisher: Bentley Publishers Pub. Date: October, 2000 List Price(USD): $24.95 |
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