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.

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

More Books:
Four-Stroke Performance Tuning - A. Graham Bell
Race and Rally Car Source Book - Allan Stansiforth

Great Article:
https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/la...super-faq.html

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

Oh snap you got it stickied. Sweet! Thanx for the info.

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.

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

Turbo real world high-performance turbocharger systems- jay k. Miller foreword by gale banks
Performance how-to sa design sa123

Great book. Wealth of info from matching a turbo to your engine, to builiding your engine for a turbo.

A great intro into advanced tuning topics, by Greg Banish:
Engine Management-Advanced Tuning
Designing and Tuning High Performance Fuel Injection Systems

It's tough read, but Milliken's Race Car Vehicle Dynamics is a bible of sorts.
http://www.amazon.com/Race-Car-Vehic.../dp/1560915269

Another great resource: Merlin's Ralliart and EvoX tuning guide

http://www.evoscan.com/ecuflash/Merl...ersion%20K.pdf

Anyone know where to get the owners manual on PDF? Good material here, but I'm still learning the basics

very helpful infor, thanks