Fords of the Sixties
Continuing his classic series on Ford Motor Company Michael Parris gives us the inside stories of Ford during the total performance sixties. This decade brought us the Falcon, the Mustang, Shelby Cobras and motorsports wins from Indy and NASCAR to Trans Am and LeMans. Nothing was beyond the grasp of Henry Ford II and his […]
MOPAR Muscle: 50 Years
In 1955, Chrysler introduced the first of its famed 300 ‘letter series’ cars. Into this stylish car they stuffed a dual-quad equipped Hemi engine rated at 300 horsepower-giving birth to the American muscle car. The 1955 C-300 created the performance wave that manufacturers would attempt to ride throughout the 1950s. When the Detroit performance wars […]
How to Build and Modify Chevrolet Small-Block V-8 Camshafts and Valves
A comprehensive guide to choosing and prepping camshafts and valvetrain components for high performance and reliability in all small-block V-8 Chevrolet engines on the road, racetrack or dragstrip. Sftbd., 8 1/4′ x 10 5/8′, 160 pgs., 193 b&w ill., 62 diagrams.Book Detail
How to Build High Performance Chrysler Engines
Frank Adkins, an ASE-certified master technician, details performance modifications for each family of Chrysler engines and each specific model within each family, with interchangeability of parts a common theme. This book includes aftermarket components and services, do-it-yourself modifications, technical specifications, performance figures and a comprehensive review of engine upgrades. Sftbd., 128 pgs., 300 b&w ill.Book […]
Chevy Small-Block V-8: 50 Years of High Performance
Mike Mueller. Since its introduction in 1955, the Chevrolet small-block V-8 has been one of America’s most popular, powerful, and desirable engines. Small-blocks have powered everything from Corvettes and hot rods to family sedans, stock cars, drag racers, Trans-Am cars, and racing boats. It remains the leading performance engine of choice and today generates as […]
Chrysler, Dodge and Plymouth Muscle
From its inception in 1929, Chrysler Corporation had been laboring in the shadow of Ford and GM, until, in 1955, Chrysler experienced a confluence of styling and performance that catapulted it to the forefront of the industry. Its trendsetting C-300 was beautiful and powerful, and launched a high-performance assault that continued until the early 1970s. […]
V12 Engine: The Untold Story of Technology,Evolution,Performance and Impact of All
With its highly readable text and stunning illustrations, this masterpiece of a book tells the story of the creation, evolution and exploitation of the V12 engine. From the big American V12s of the early 1900s to todayÆs Aston Martin Vanquish V12, these glorious engines have been revered as more than just feats of engineering; in […]
HT BLD MAX PERF CHEV RAT
One of the all-time favorite engines of the hot rodder, drag racer, and car enthusiast, the big-block Chevrolet engine has been in existence for over 30 years. During this period, literally millions of these engines have been modified, resulting in an extensive body of knowledge, both good and bad, regarding the best ways of building […]
The Complete Book of BMW
‘The Complete Book of BMW is a master work. The word ‘definitive’ is a bold claim but this book should be viewed in this light. It is the most comprehensive survey of BMW Group models from the 501 right up to this year’s 1 and 6 Series published in the English language. Data tables covering specifications, production volumes and prices will be invaluable to the BMW enthusiast and the layout and production volumes are second to none. Tony Lewin deserves high praise for this outstanding book.’ - Chris Willows, Corporate Communications Director, BMW Great Britain BMW is the most remarkable phenomenon to hit the auto industry in a generation. Celebrated for its luxury sports cars, motorcycles and aero engines in the pre-war era, it squandered its glamorous heritage in the 1950s; on its knees and near-bankrupt, it was rejected as a lost cause when offered by desperate banks to Mercedes-Benz. But thanks to a wealthy German aristocrat, a brilliant engineer and a young and inspirational manager, Mercedes would soon regret not having scooped up the once-glorious firm: pioneering the concept of the compact, high-quality sports saloon, the visionary new team systematically built BMW into the spectacular success we know today. Through the most expressive medium of all - the cars themselves - The Complete Book of BMW tells the story of one of the most remarkable turnarounds of the century. From the iconic 2002tii of the 1960s through the mighty M3 of the 1990s to today’s born-again MINI and the crowning glory of the Rolls-Royce Phantom.- Every model since 1962- Technical specifications and performance data- Production and sales data- Key decisions that made BMW great- Von Kuenheim’s brilliant template- Taking technology leadership- 1,600 color photographs- The new focus: premium at every levelAbout the AuthorTony Lewin is an automotive writer and commentator specializing in the business and design sides of the auto industry. He has reported on the automobile sector for more than two decades as editor of industry publications such as What Car?, Financial Times Automotive World and World Automotive Manufacturing, and as a regular columnist in magazines and newspapers in Europe, Japan and the United States.General AudienceThe Complete Book of BMW tells the remarkable story of the company and its cars. From the luxury sports cars and motorcycles of the pre-war era through its rebirth at the hands of a wealthy German aristocrat, a brilliant engineer, and an inspired manager during the past two decades, the book uses the most expressive medium of all-the cars themselves-to illustrate the story of one of the most remarkable turnarounds in automotive history.Hardcover - 10-1/2′ x 12′ - 384 pp - 1600 color
Pro Motocross & Off-Road Riding Techniques
This third edition of Motocross and Off-Road Performance Handbook is the complete guide to turning your motocross or off-road motorcycle into a wicked racing weapon. From suspension tuning to building a high-revving outdoor racer, tuner/journalist Eric Gorr gives you the inside line on tricking out your off-road machine. Whether you want a broader, more usable powerband for enduro competition, explosive low-end power for supercross, or more top-end boost for motocross racing, Motocross and Off-Road Performance Handbook takes a hands-on approach to getting the most from your engine. This new edition covers all current models of two- and four-stroke engines, including the latest high-performance four-strokes from Yamaha, Honda, Suzuki, Kawasaki, and KTM. The book includes:- Rebuilding four-stroke top-ends- Jetting and exhaust tuning - Porting and reed valve modifications- Suspension setup, tuning, and revalving- Used bike evaluation- Dual-sport conversions of off-road bikes- Supermoto setups- Tuning tips for late-model bikes - Recommended tools and shop setup - Race day preparations With this new edition of Motocross and Off-Road Performance Handbook, you’ll have an arsenal of information to give your bike the competitive edge needed to capture the checkered flag.Paperback - 8-1/4′ x 10-5/8′ - 224 pp - 350 color
