TSirocket Posted January 31, 2008 Report Share Posted January 31, 2008 I did a quick search and didnt see that anyone had talked about the book "Maximum Boost" is the best book i have read on turbocharging and turbo engine building, one of my Nissan friends let me borrow a copy and i bought it after i skimmed thru it. As far as im concerned if your going to spend the money to build any car do the research to get what you want. Also great tool for noobs to do it right, will also really help all of you with your engine/turbo mods. http://www.amazon.com/Maximum-Boost-Turboc...0377&sr=8-1 Little info on the book 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. 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. You will find valuable information on the following: * 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. Table of Contents 1. An Engineering Look at the Basics 2. Acquiring a Turbocharged Vehicle 3. Selecting The Turbocharger 4. Turbocharger Lubrication 5. Intercooling 6. Intake Manifold 7. Electronic Fuel Injection 8. Carburetion 9. Events in the Chamber 10. Exhaust Manifold Design 11. Exhaust Systems 12. Boost Controls 13. Preparing the Engine 14. Testing the System 15. Trouble 16. Developments in Turbocharging 17. Bringing it All Together 18. Installing a Turbo Kit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StarquestRescue Posted January 31, 2008 Report Share Posted January 31, 2008 I read that some years ago. It's still a good read. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Technology Posted January 31, 2008 Report Share Posted January 31, 2008 Here's the short version: Build the car around the turbo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mech Posted January 31, 2008 Report Share Posted January 31, 2008 I've read it. Great book indeed, I highly reccomend it too.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laodicea Posted February 3, 2008 Report Share Posted February 3, 2008 You mean this? This needs to be a sticky http://www.freetrust.be/piaa1/Maximum_boost.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiniSRT4 Posted February 10, 2008 Report Share Posted February 10, 2008 corky bell is the man.... that book should be a sort of bible for anyone with a turbo/going to turbo car Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coke Posted February 10, 2008 Report Share Posted February 10, 2008 corky bell is the man.... that book should be a sort of bible for anyone with a turbo/going to turbo car OMGHI2U! lol It's me Justin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxzillian Posted February 10, 2008 Report Share Posted February 10, 2008 You mean this? This needs to be a sticky http://www.freetrust.be/piaa1/Maximum_boost.pdf Or for $15 to $20 you can support the author and have a physical book to tab and make notes in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emagdnim Posted February 11, 2008 Report Share Posted February 11, 2008 I seriously remember reading corky's book my freshman year of high school at a local libary. weird. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Technology Posted February 11, 2008 Report Share Posted February 11, 2008 You mean this? This needs to be a sticky http://www.freetrust.be/piaa1/Maximum_boost.pdf Or for $15 to $20 you can support the author and have a physical book to tab and make notes in. Or you can see it here for free and write on scratch paper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxzillian Posted February 11, 2008 Report Share Posted February 11, 2008 You mean this? This needs to be a sticky http://www.freetrust.be/piaa1/Maximum_boost.pdf Or for $15 to $20 you can support the author and have a physical book to tab and make notes in. Or you can see it here for free and write on scratch paper. Mr. Bell would be pleased. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Technology Posted February 11, 2008 Report Share Posted February 11, 2008 I know, I perused the pdf a bit and remembered why I never bought the book. It was written in the late 80's/early 90's and only some of the basic information still is worth keeping around. Turbo systems and engines have come a long way since then. Anyway, I think this thread is in the wrong section. It should be in B.S. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dcrasta Posted February 11, 2008 Report Share Posted February 11, 2008 You mean this? This needs to be a sticky http://www.freetrust.be/piaa1/Maximum_boost.pdf Or for $15 to $20 you can support the author and have a physical book to tab and make notes in. Or you can see it here for free and write on scratch paper. Yarr..! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boostedesir Posted March 12, 2008 Report Share Posted March 12, 2008 Yes engines have come along way. Probablly more than people had thought would be possible. But still it is a good book to have escpecially for new guys just coming into this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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