Recommended Reading Materials
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Recommended Reading Materials
It has come to my attention that a fair amount of new members on this forum don't have a firm grasp of exactly what they are doing or why, when it comes to modifying their cars. You should understand exactly why you are doing what you are doing before you do it. This thread is not intended to step on anyone's toes. These books and papers are designed to explain to you, in a nutshell, how your vehicle works. I promise you that if you read these books you will make better decisions when it comes to buying necessary parts for your cars. If you do not possess an automotive background, these reading materials are a little more than a passing suggestion.
Book List:
1). Maximum Boost - Corky Bell
2). Engine Management: Optimizing Carburettors, Fuel Injection and Ignition Systems - Dave Walker
3). Street Turbocharging - Mark Warner
4). How to Tune and Modify Engine Management Systems - Jeff Hartman
5). How to Make Your Car Handle - Fred Puhn
Excellent Papers:
1). http://www.gadgetonline.com/U-Tune.pdf <= Required
2). http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum...d.php?t=258035 <= How-To: Read a Compressor Map (Will Help Your Understanding of Maximum Boost)
That is all that I can think of as of this moment. PLEASE ADD TO THIS LIST! My goal is to learn along with the rest of you.
Book List:
1). Maximum Boost - Corky Bell
2). Engine Management: Optimizing Carburettors, Fuel Injection and Ignition Systems - Dave Walker
3). Street Turbocharging - Mark Warner
4). How to Tune and Modify Engine Management Systems - Jeff Hartman
5). How to Make Your Car Handle - Fred Puhn
Excellent Papers:
1). http://www.gadgetonline.com/U-Tune.pdf <= Required
2). http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum...d.php?t=258035 <= How-To: Read a Compressor Map (Will Help Your Understanding of Maximum Boost)
That is all that I can think of as of this moment. PLEASE ADD TO THIS LIST! My goal is to learn along with the rest of you.
Last edited by NFSLancerRA; Feb 10, 2010 at 02:43 PM.
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I would agree with you. I'm sure I have some links I've gathered over the years, I just need to look. To start with:
http://www.stoptech.com/tech_info/te...e_papers.shtml
http://www.turnfast.com/technical
http://www.turbomustangs.com/turbotech/main.htm
-Greg
http://www.stoptech.com/tech_info/te...e_papers.shtml
http://www.turnfast.com/technical
http://www.turbomustangs.com/turbotech/main.htm
-Greg
Last edited by Geereg; Feb 10, 2010 at 05:27 PM.
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More Articles:
http://www.compcams.com/Technical/TimingTutorial/ <= Camshaft Theory In a Nutshell
http://www.centuryperformance.com/ig...s-spg-219.html <= Ignition Timing Explained
http://www.chevyhiperformance.com/ho...438/index.html <= More Good Timing Information
http://www.compcams.com/Technical/TimingTutorial/ <= Camshaft Theory In a Nutshell
http://www.centuryperformance.com/ig...s-spg-219.html <= Ignition Timing Explained
http://www.chevyhiperformance.com/ho...438/index.html <= More Good Timing Information
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Really Really Cool Build Thread: http://highboostforum.com/forum/show...of-a-Race-4g63
I know that that isn't really vital information, but reading that should give you an idea of what is what inside an engine. It is very nicely illustrated, too.
I know that that isn't really vital information, but reading that should give you an idea of what is what inside an engine. It is very nicely illustrated, too.
Last edited by NFSLancerRA; Jun 1, 2010 at 03:08 PM.
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Springs 101 (and a little 102), Strut Braces
Basic Spring/Lowering Guide: http://reviews.ebay.com/Car-lowering...00000000122134
Lowering Springs and Roll Center Explained: http://www.modified.com/tech/0508_sc...t_3/index.html
Roll Centers In-depth: http://www.neohio-scca.org/comp_clin...namics2007.pdf
More Role Center Information: http://www.fromsteve.net/tech/Roll-Centers
Strut Braces (Pay Attention to "Pivot Points"): http://www.strong-strut.com/strut_brace_facts.htm
Basic Spring/Lowering Guide: http://reviews.ebay.com/Car-lowering...00000000122134
Lowering Springs and Roll Center Explained: http://www.modified.com/tech/0508_sc...t_3/index.html
Roll Centers In-depth: http://www.neohio-scca.org/comp_clin...namics2007.pdf
More Role Center Information: http://www.fromsteve.net/tech/Roll-Centers
Strut Braces (Pay Attention to "Pivot Points"): http://www.strong-strut.com/strut_brace_facts.htm
Last edited by NFSLancerRA; Jun 1, 2010 at 03:57 PM.
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Another great resource: Merlin's Ralliart and EvoX tuning guide
http://www.evoscan.com/ecuflash/Merl...ersion%20K.pdf
http://www.evoscan.com/ecuflash/Merl...ersion%20K.pdf