[skype]

hey guys
me and lambo and maybe some friends are going to restore some junky car
while we will keep u updated i was wondering if there were any books and biuilding an engine part by part and how everythging works and the theory behind it
i like cars but would like to know more
also is there any umm..
any books on modyfying car like how to onnect a turbo and all that
thanx
skype

[amitoj]

Hey skype.... all the best pal! Do keep us posted with pics n all.
Dunno about any books but know a few good sites. someone here recommended the auto section of www.howstuffworks.com
I also found the tech articles at www.overboost.com quite interesting.
Other than that, am sure the gurus here will not hold anything back when u ask em for something.

Cheers
Amitoj

[Shan2nu]

Contact Domnic. That'l do.

Shan2nu

[ported_head]

You could try SAE India, they have some really good books, and if you are a member you get a discount. Otherwise just call Dominic.

Almost forgot the u SAE India

[speedsatya]

the haynes manual is also there.u get it for almost everycar.

[lamborghini]

thanx guys
i will keep you updated but wont be oing it before next year so we though we might as well learn the stuff first then plunge in
we were planning something smal and simple like an scrapped 800 ror padmini to bein with
were only 16 u know
anyway u will read about it here first and not in any auto mag (hopefully)
will post before and after pics
cheers
lambo

[ported_head]

Originally Posted by [b

Quote[/b] ]were only 16 u know

The earlier you start the better pal, i always regret not getting a chance to get down and dirty early. Infact i'm still waiting for my turn.

[Rehaan]

Hey Skype & Lambo,

The best way to learn is to just take apart an engine slowly and ask each other/other people/the internet questions.
You will learn a lot from just taking apart and then re-assembling an engine.

However be careful and always make sure you know what you are doing during the re-assembly!... do a lot of research as well..... and with a M800 engine im sure ANY mechanic could help you out with some pointers.

When it comes to the turbo and other mods...forget about that for now... first understand and completely understand the basic workings of the engine. Believe me that will be fascinating enough.

cheers
R

[Team Fiat]

Hey man what cars are u planning to restore any mods happenning if U need help with Fiats the TF guys are always there just PM us keep us posted with the latest

[BikerSG]

21st century performance is one of the best books i've come accross.

i ordered one for myself from the net, and now almost all the racers and tuners i know have made copies for themselves!!!!!

i dont remember who wrote it though. sorry!

rearding some comprehensive books ,autocar india have many good HOW TO books available which can be supplied through their office at Lower parel,,just near big Bazaar,,or the magazine usually gives details as to how to order for people outside Mumbai

[Domnic]

HI,
Go to amazon.com pick up Maximum Boost by 'Corky Bell', one of the simplest to understand turbo books, how to install, test and run, everything is there.
And for engine building there are tons of books, just do a search you will get quite a few.

Cheers
Dom

[BikerSG]

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Electronic engine management systems
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Intake systems
Exhaust systems
Turbocharging and supercharging
Intercooling
Detonation control
Fuel delivery systems
Performance testing
Suspension and brakes
Aerodynamics

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[X-Machine]

Originally Posted by [b

Quote[/b] (BikerSG @ Nov. 19 2004,12:35)]21ST CENTURY PERFORMANCE: By Julian Edgar.

Hey biker,
I've been looking for that book for almost a year now.Tried various bookshops around.Any clue as to where can i buy it.I dunt want to order it online.
Any suggestions??

X

[BikerSG]

not in india!

why dont u want to buy it online?

using ur indian credit card is perfectly legal to buy books!