Do-It-Yourself High Performance Car Mods : Rule the Streets

A Step-by-Step Guide to Building Your Dream Hot Rod Inside and Out!

Get revved up! Everything you need to know about building your dream hot rod is inside this book. You now have at your disposal the basic automotive techniques and tools necessary to install any modification to your car. Here's the fastest and easiest way to get started!

Do-It-Yourself High-Performance Car Mods is designed to help you modify cars and light trucks for improved performance. While there are many books on individual systems on a car, this practical step-by-step guide provides you with a thorough working knowledge of ALL the systems in a single resource.

Automotive journalist and experienced engineer Matt Cramer has created an invaluable reference for readers regardless of age or experience. Whether you're a hobbyist new to the world of performance cars or a veteran car enthusiast looking to take the next step, you will become better equipped to drive off in the car of your dreams.

There's never been a simpler, more practical approach to modifying cars and light trucks, so you can do-it-yourself--and ultimately end up in the winner's circle!

Preface

Chapter 1 : Planning : Getting a Clearer Vision of the Car of Your Dreams
Chapter 2 : Researching : Separating Marketing Hype from Reality
Chapter 3 : Wrenching : Tools You'll Need, and How to Use Them
Chapter 4 : Engine – Intake and Exhaust : Simple Ways to Get More Power and Better Sound Out of Your Engine
Chapter 5 : Engine – Internal Work : Getting Inside the Motor for Bigger Power Gains
Chapter 6 : Ultimate Horsepower : Turbocharging, Supercharging, and Nitrous Oxide
Chapter 7 : Engine Tuning : Adjusting the Engine Components and Controls for Best Performance
Chapter 8 : Drivetrain : Putting as Much Power to the Road as Possible
Chapter 9 : Suspension : Tuning it to Best Fit Your Driving Style
Chapter 10 : Brakes : Optimizing Your Stopping Power
Chapter 11 : Interior : Safety, Function, and Style
Chapter 12 : Exterior : Aerodynamics, Lighting, and Appearance

Index