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Maximum Boost

Designing, Testing and Installing Turbocharger Systems

by Corky Bell

Softcover, 7 7/8 in. x 10 3/8 in.
256 pages
302 photographs and illustrations
ISBN-13: 978-0-8376-0160-1
Price: $34.95

Maximum Boost is the definitive book on Turbocharging. This hands-on book gives you the most detailed information available on understanding designing, setting up, testing and modifying your car with a turbocharging system.
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Turbocharged Honda CRX
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Turbocharger on BMW engine
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Find out what really works and what doesn't, what turbo is right for your needs and what type of setup will give you that extra horsepower. The author shows you how to select and install the right turbo, how to prep the engine, test the systems, integrate a turbo with and electronic fuel injection system or carburetor and even gives detailed troubleshooting information for both OEM and aftermarket turbocharging systems.

Technical highlights:

  • Essentials of turbo system design-- including sizing the turbo, intercooling, fuel system tweaks, preparing the engine, intake and exhaust design
  • Evaluating and installing an aftermarket turbo kit
  • Improving your current turbocharged system
  • Designing and installing your own custom system

Whether you're interested in better performance on the road or extra horsepower to be a winner, this book will give you the knowledge to get the most out of your engine and its turbocharging system.
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Volkswagen Cabrio turbo
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"Corky's book, besides being generally fun and informative, provides all the answers you need to avoid disaster. But more than answers, it clearly outlines the questions you should be asking ?"

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September 2002
Maximum Boost
Maximum Boost
Wholesale Case Quantity: 10
BSIN: GTUR
ISBN: 0-8376-0160-6 (ISBN-10)
ISBN: 978-0-8376-0160-1 (ISBN-13)
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