COMPETITION ENGINE BUILDING: Advanced
Engine Design & Assembly Techniques
by John Baechtel
Focuses on the needs of high-RPM,
high-durability, high-powered racing
engines. It is the premier guide for
enthusiasts and students of the racing
engine. It also serves as a reference
guide for experienced professionals
eager to learn the latest techniques and see how the newest
tools are used. The photos in this edition are black & white.
8.5 x 11”, 176 pgs, 320 b/w photos, Sftbd. ISBN
9781613252888 Part # SA214P .... $29.95 POD Book
HOW TO BUILD ALTERED WHEELBASE CARS
by Steve Magnante
Steve Magnante first walks you
through the colorful history of the
altered wheelbase period and then
shows you how to perform these radical
modifications yourself. Covers floorpan
mods, chassis alterations, and both front
and rear suspension upgrades on three
different chassis types. The photos in this
edition are black & white. 8.5 x 11”, 144 pgs, 548 b/w
photos, Sftbd. ISBN 9781613250761
Part # SA189P ................................... $26.95 POD Book
DYNO TESTING AND TUNING
by Harold Bettes & Bill Hancock
The authors apply their wealth of knowledge and experience to deliver the definitive work on
dynamometers and dyno testing. This book is useful to anyone who wants to squeeze more power out
of a car or engine. The photos in this edition are black & white. 8.5 x 11”, 144 pgs, 200 b/w photos,
Sftbd. ISBN 9781934709740 Part # SA138P ....................................................... $26.95 POD Book
INDUCTION & IGNITION
HOLLEY CARBURETORS: How to Rebuild by
Mike Mavrigian
Author Mike Mavrigian guides you
through each important stage of the
Holley rebuilding process, so you have
the best operating carburetor for a
particular engine and application. He
explains carb identification as well
as idle, mid-range and high-speed
circuit operation, specialty tools, and
available parts. He also details how to select parts then
disassemble, assemble, and calibrate all of the major Holley
carburetors. 8.5 x 11”, 160 pgs, 450 photos, Sftbd. ISBN
9781613251980 Part # SA330 ............................... $29.95
DAVID VIZARD’S HOW TO SUPER TUNE AND
MODIFY HOLLEY CARBURETORS
by David Vizard
Author David Vizard explains the science,
the function, and the tuning expertise
required to get your Holley carburetor
to perform its best for your application;
street, strip, supercharging, or racing.
Guides you through the traditional 4150
Double Pumper, Dominator, and 4160
vacuum secondary models, as well as all the recent releases
from Holley, including the Ultra Street Avenger and Ultra HP
Series Carbs. 8.5 x 11”, 144 pgs, 321 color photos, Sftbd.
ISBN 9781934709658 Part # SA216 .........................$29.95
HOW TO REBUILD AND MODIFY ROCHESTER
QUADRAJET CARBURETORS
by Cliff Ruggles
A complete guide to selecting,
rebuilding, and modifying the
Q-Jet, aimed at both muscle
car restorers and racers. It
includes a history of the Q-Jet,
an explanation of how the carb
Best
Seller
works, a guide to selecting and finding
the right carb, instructions on how to rebuild the carb, and
extensive descriptions of high-performance modifications.
8.5 x 11”, 128 pgs, approx. 300 color photos, Sftbd. ISBN
9781932494181 Part # SA113 ............................... $29.95
DESIGNING AND TUNING HIGHPERFORMANCE
FUEL INJECTION SYSTEMS
by Greg Banish
Engineer and industry veteran Greg
Banish tackles this complex subject
and explains it in an easy-to-read
manner. Learn useful formulas, VE
equation and airflow estimation, and
more. Also covered are setups and
calibration, creating VE tables, creating
timing maps, auxiliary output controls, start-to-finish
calibration examples with screen shots to document the
process. 8.5 x 11”, 128 pgs, 215 color photos, Sftbd.
ISBN 9781932494907 Part # SA161 ....................$29.95
HOW TO REBUILD AND MODIFY CARTER/
EDELBROCK CARBURETORS
by Dave Emanuel
Covers rebuilding, tuning, and
modifying Carter and Edelbrock
carburetors. Also features history of
Carter as well as the history of the AFB
and the AVS since the purchase by
Edelbrock. Outlines carburetor types,
and offers detailed information on
modifications, tuning, and rebuilding. The photos in this
edition are black & white. 8.5 x 11”, 136 pgs, 315 b/w
photos, Sftbd. ISBN 9781613250679
Part # SA130P .............................$26.95 POD Book
HOW TO BUILD HORSEPOWER:
Volume 2 by David Vizard
David Vizard examines the finer points
of carburetors and intake manifolds,
looking for the smallest of modifications
and upgrades that often result in
large performance gains. Includes
Carter, Holley, Predator, Weber,
Dell’Orto, and Mikuni carbs, dozens of
factory and aftermarket manifolds,
tunnel ram intakes, etc. Also covers carb calibration
methods, analysis of different designs, mixture ratios, and
test results of various carb and intake combinations. The
photos in this edition are black & white. 8.5 x 11”, 128
pgs, 300 b/w photos, Sftbd. ISBN 9781613250297
Part # SA52P ..............................$26.95 POD Book
A COMPLETE GUIDE TO STREET
SUPERCHARGING by Pat Ganahl
Covered are blower basics, blower
background and history, a tutorial on
how blowers work, information on
used superchargers and their
practicality, chapters on the different
styles of superchargers such as the
traditional Roots-style blowers vs. the
emerging centrifugal styles, and more. The photos in this
edition are black & white. 8.5 x 11”, 128 pgs, 330 b/w
photos, Sftbd. ISBN 9781613251317
Part # SA17P .............................$26.95
POD Book
HIGH-PERFORMANCE IGNITION SYSTEMS
by Todd Ryden
This updated text explains the theory
behind the operation and how the parts
work with one another to achieve the
ultimate goal of efficient combustion.
The inside scoop on all the new coils,
wires, spark plugs, distributors, magnetos,
inductive systems, CD ignitions,
multiple-spark systems, computer ignition controls, and
rev limiters is covered for both street and race applications.
8.5 x 11”, 144 pgs, 288 color photos, Sftbd. ISBN
9781613250808 Part # SA79 .................................$34.95
PRACTICAL ENGINE AIRFLOW:
Performance Theory and Applications
by John Baechtel
Former Hot Rod magazine editor and
founder of Westech Performance
Group, John Baechtel details airflow
dynamics through an engine in
layman’s terms so you can easily
absorb it and apply it. The principles of
airflow are explained; specifically, the
physics of air and how it flows through major engine
components, including the intake, heads, cylinders, and
exhaust system. The photos in this edition are black &
white. 8.5 x 11”, 160 pgs, 300 b/w photos, Sftbd. ISBN
9781613255247 Part # SA308P ... $29.95 POD Book
AUTOMOTIVE DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEMS:
Understanding OBD I & OBD II
by Keith McCord
Author McCord provides a thorough
process for trouble shooting problems,
tracing a problem to its root, explaining
why DTCs may not lead to the source of
the underlying problem, and ultimately
resolving the problem. Contains full
DTC code chart. The photos in this
edition are black & white. 8.5 x 11”, 144 pgs, 400 b/w
photos, Sftbd. ISBN 9781613255254
Part # SA174P .............................. $26.95 POD Book
DAVID VIZARD’S HOW TO BUILD
HORSEPOWER
Extracting maximum torque and
horsepower from engines is an art as
well as a science. David Vizard is an
engineer and, more aptly, an engine
building artist who guides you through
all the aspects of power production
and high-performance engine building.
His proven high-performance engine
building methods and techniques are revealed in this all-new
edition. Full color throughout, with all-new information. 8.5
x 11”, 144 pgs, 351 color photos, Sftbd.
ISBN 9781934709177 Part # SA24 ......................... $34.95
HOW TO REBUILD ANY AUTOMOTIVE
ENGINE by Barry Kluczyk
This book covers the essentials of any
engine rebuild with step-by-step
instruction. Subjects covered include
preparation and tool requirements,
engine removal, engine disassembly,
machine work, clean-up, short-block
assembly, final engine assembly,
installation, start-up, and break-in.
This book applies to all cars on the road that feature an
internal combustion engine. The photos in this edition are
black & white. 8.5 x 11”, 144 pgs, approx. 400 b/w
photos, Sftbd. ISBN 9781613250259
Part # SA151P ............................$26.95 POD Book
DAVID VIZARD’S HOW TO PORT & FLOW
TEST CYLINDER HEADS
All the aspects of porting stock as well
as aftermarket heads in aluminum
and cast-iron constructions are
covered. Starting with the basic
techniques up to more advanced
techniques, you are shown how
to port iron and aluminum heads
as well as benefits of hand and CNC
Best
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porting. 8.5 x 11”, 160 pgs, 304 color photos, Sftbd. ISBN
9781934709641 Part # SA215 ................................ $36.95
PERFORMANCE EXHAUST SYSTEMS:
How to Design, Fabricate & Install
by Mike Mavrigian
Explains exhaust system principles,
function, and components in clear and
concise language. Mavrigian details how
to design, fabricate, and fit exhaust
systems to classic street cars as well as
for special and racing applications. The
photos in this edition are black &
white. 8.5 x 11”, 144 pgs, 354 b/w photos, Sftbd. ISBN
9781613254455 Part # SA277P ...... $26.95 POD Book
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