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Fast N' Loud

Blood, Sweat and Beers

by Richard Rawlings, Mark Dagostino ...

The breakout star of Discovery’s hit automotive restoration show Fast N’ Loud takes readers on an entertaining ride through his wild life and behind the scenes of his hit show in this memoir and automotive handbook, revving with outrageous details and jaw-dropping stories, and injected with the quick-witted, foul-mouthed charm viewers love.“If we’re gonna have fun, it better have a motor!”In Fast ... Read more

$16.99 NZD

The breakout star of Discovery’s hit automotive restoration show Fast N’ Loud takes readers on an entertaining ride through his wild life and behind the scenes of his hit show in this memoir and automotive handbook, revving with outrageous details and jaw-dropping stories, and injected with the quick-witted, foul-mouthed charm viewers love.“If we’re gonna have fun, it better have a motor!”In Fast
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Automotive Upholstery Handbook

by Don Taylor ...

How to make and install great interiors for any car, truck, RV, van or boat. Complete and detailed step-by-step instructions help you apply the right techniques to your own projects. Sew like an expert--on vinyl, leather, or any fabric. Restore, recover, and build bench and bucket seats. Upholster armrests and door panels. Make and install headliners and carpeting. Install convertible tops, vinyl ... Read more

$19.65 NZD

How to make and install great interiors for any car, truck, RV, van or boat. Complete and detailed step-by-step instructions help you apply the right techniques to your own projects. Sew like an expert--on vinyl, leather, or any fabric. Restore, recover, and build bench and bucket seats. Upholster armrests and door panels. Make and install headliners and carpeting. Install convertible tops, vinyl
... Read more
How to Build an Old Skool Bobber

by Kevin Bass ...

Kevin Baas begins the second edition of his How to Build an Old Skool Bobber book with a little history, the history of bike building at home, as seen through the eyes of a young man watching his Vietnam-Vet father build a chopper at home in 1970. In his fathers eyes, and Kevins as well, the engine and frame should to be old skool - and genuine Harley-Davidson if possible - but the rest can and ... Read more

$14.89 NZD

Kevin Baas begins the second edition of his How to Build an Old Skool Bobber book with a little history, the history of bike building at home, as seen through the eyes of a young man watching his Vietnam-Vet father build a chopper at home in 1970. In his fathers eyes, and Kevins as well, the engine and frame should to be old skool - and genuine Harley-Davidson if possible - but the rest can and
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Xtreme Honda B-Series Engines HP1552

Dyno-Tested Performance Parts Combos, Supercharging, Turbocharging and Nitrous Oxide Includes B16A1/2/3 (Civic, Del Sol), B17A (GSR), B18C (GSR), B18C5 (TypeR,

by Richard Holdener ...

A guide to what has been the #1 modified import car for the street during the last decade?the Honda engine. This book covers some performance theory basics, then launches into dyno-tested performance parts combinations for each B-series engine. Topics covered include: performance vs. economy; air intakes, manifolds and throttle bodies; tuning; turbocharging; supercharging; and nitrous oxide. ... Read more

$11.37 NZD

A guide to what has been the #1 modified import car for the street during the last decade?the Honda engine. This book covers some performance theory basics, then launches into dyno-tested performance parts combinations for each B-series engine. Topics covered include: performance vs. economy; air intakes, manifolds and throttle bodies; tuning; turbocharging; supercharging; and nitrous oxide.
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Street TurbochargingHP1488

Design, Fabrication, Installation, and Tuning of High-Performance Street Turbocharger Systems

by Mark Warner ...

Transform an average car or truck into a turbocharged high performance street machine.A handbook on theory and application of turbocharging for street and high-performance use, this book covers high performance cars and trucks. This comprehensive guide features sections on theory, indepth coverage of turbocharging components, fabricating systems, engine building and testing, aftermarket options ... Read more

$8.79 NZD

Transform an average car or truck into a turbocharged high performance street machine.A handbook on theory and application of turbocharging for street and high-performance use, this book covers high performance cars and trucks. This comprehensive guide features sections on theory, indepth coverage of turbocharging components, fabricating systems, engine building and testing, aftermarket options
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Small-Block Chevy Engine Buildups HP1400

by Editors of Chevy High Performance Mag ...

How to build small-block Chevy engines for maximum performance. Includes sections on heads, cams, exhaust systems, induction modifications, dyno-tested engine combinations, and complete engine build-ups. ... Read more

$9.51 NZD

How to build small-block Chevy engines for maximum performance. Includes sections on heads, cams, exhaust systems, induction modifications, dyno-tested engine combinations, and complete engine build-ups.
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Auto Repair For Dummies

by Deanna Sclar ...

Auto Repair For Dummies, 2nd Edition (9781119543619) was previously published as Auto Repair For Dummies, 2nd Edition (9780764599026). While this version features a new Dummies cover and design, the content is the same as the prior release and should not be considered a new or updated product.The top-selling auto repair guide--400,000 copies sold--now extensively reorganized and updatedForty-eight ... Read more

$31.99 NZD

Auto Repair For Dummies, 2nd Edition (9781119543619) was previously published as Auto Repair For Dummies, 2nd Edition (9780764599026). While this version features a new Dummies cover and design, the content is the same as the prior release and should not be considered a new or updated product.The top-selling auto repair guide--400,000 copies sold--now extensively reorganized and updatedForty-eight
... Read more
How to Build Performance Nissan Sport Compacts, 1991-2006 HP1541

Engine and Suspension Modifications for Nissan Sentra, NX, 200SX, and Infiniti G20. Covers engines GA16DE, SR20DE, QG18DE, and QR25DE.

by Sarah Forst ...

This is a comprehensive guide to modifying the 1991 – 2006 Nissan Sentra, NX, and 200sx and Infiniti G20 for street and racing performance. It includes sections on models and engines, engine theory, bolt-on performance components, cylinder heads and bottom end modifications, forced induction, engine swaps, brakes, suspension, wheels and tires, cosmetic and aerodynamics, and safety. ... Read more

$24.31 NZD

This is a comprehensive guide to modifying the 1991 – 2006 Nissan Sentra, NX, and 200sx and Infiniti G20 for street and racing performance. It includes sections on models and engines, engine theory, bolt-on performance components, cylinder heads and bottom end modifications, forced induction, engine swaps, brakes, suspension, wheels and tires, cosmetic and aerodynamics, and safety.
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Engine Airflow HP1537

A Practical Guide to Airflow Theory, Parts Testing, Flow Bench Testing and Analyzing Data to Increase Performance for Any Street or Racing Engine

by Harold Bettes ...

This informative, fully illustrated handbook includes basic discussion on the science of engine airflow and relationships, how flowbenches work, testing individual engine components, how to analyze the data, calibration issues, intake and exhaust tuning, engine formulas, and putting it all together for maximum performance. ... Read more

$8.79 NZD

This informative, fully illustrated handbook includes basic discussion on the science of engine airflow and relationships, how flowbenches work, testing individual engine components, how to analyze the data, calibration issues, intake and exhaust tuning, engine formulas, and putting it all together for maximum performance.
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Custom Auto Wiring & Electrical HP1545

OEM Electrical Systems, Premade & Custom Wiring Kits, & Car Audio Installations for Street Rods, Muscle Cars, Race Cars, Trucks & Restorations

by Matt Strong ...

This indispensable guide to high performance and OEM automotive electrical systems covers electrical theory, wiring techniques and equipment, custom wiring harnesses for racing, hot rods and restorations, pre-made wiring harnesses, special electrical systems (navigational, audio, video), troubleshooting common electrical problems, dashboards and instrument, and trailer wiring. ... Read more

$8.79 NZD

This indispensable guide to high performance and OEM automotive electrical systems covers electrical theory, wiring techniques and equipment, custom wiring harnesses for racing, hot rods and restorations, pre-made wiring harnesses, special electrical systems (navigational, audio, video), troubleshooting common electrical problems, dashboards and instrument, and trailer wiring.
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Ford Flathead V-8 Builder's Handbook 1932-1953

Restorations, Street Rods, Race Cars

by Frank Oddo ...

How to rebuild all Ford or Mercury V8 flatheads for stock or high horsepower. Down-to-earth facts help you select components like an expert. Everything you must know about boring, stroking, porting & relieving, balancing. Camshaft selections available today. Pistons & crankshafts--which are best and why. Aftermarket cylinder heads and manifolds. Headers, ignitions, airflow secrets, cooling know ... Read more

$19.65 NZD

How to rebuild all Ford or Mercury V8 flatheads for stock or high horsepower. Down-to-earth facts help you select components like an expert. Everything you must know about boring, stroking, porting & relieving, balancing. Camshaft selections available today. Pistons & crankshafts--which are best and why. Aftermarket cylinder heads and manifolds. Headers, ignitions, airflow secrets, cooling know
... Read more
Tuning and Modifying the Rover V8 Engine

by Daniel R Lloyd, Nathan J Lloyd ...

This is the ultimate book for any enthusiast or professional who is tuning or modifying the Rover V8 engine. This essential read covers all aspects of tuning this versatile and much-loved engine, with an emphasis on selecting the correct combination of parts for your vehicle and its intended use. Topics cover the short engine; cylinder head modifications and aftermarket cylinder heads; camshaft ... Read more

$29.90 NZD

This is the ultimate book for any enthusiast or professional who is tuning or modifying the Rover V8 engine. This essential read covers all aspects of tuning this versatile and much-loved engine, with an emphasis on selecting the correct combination of parts for your vehicle and its intended use. Topics cover the short engine; cylinder head modifications and aftermarket cylinder heads; camshaft
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How to Build A Cheap Chopper

by Timothy Remus ...

Choppers dont have to cost 30000. In fact a chopper built from the right parts can be assembled for as little as 5000. How to Build a Cheap Chopper documents the construction of 4 inexpensive choppers with complete start-to-finish sequences photographed in the shops of Donnie Smith Brian Klock and Dave Perewitz. ... Read more

$14.89 NZD

Choppers dont have to cost 30000. In fact a chopper built from the right parts can be assembled for as little as 5000. How to Build a Cheap Chopper documents the construction of 4 inexpensive choppers with complete start-to-finish sequences photographed in the shops of Donnie Smith Brian Klock and Dave Perewitz.
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Weekend Projects for Your Classic Corvette 1953-1982

by Tom Benford ...

Series series Motorbooks Workshop
A large part of enjoying your classic Corvette is the weekends spent tinkering before a Sunday drive. Whether updating to a modern brake or suspension system, repairing wear and tear, or installing a custom audio system, it’s these projects that make your ’Vette unique and enjoyable. Tom Benford’s Weekend Projects for Your Classic Corvette walks you through a year’s worth of projects (52), step-by ... Read more

$36.73 NZD

A large part of enjoying your classic Corvette is the weekends spent tinkering before a Sunday drive. Whether updating to a modern brake or suspension system, repairing wear and tear, or installing a custom audio system, it’s these projects that make your ’Vette unique and enjoyable. Tom Benford’s Weekend Projects for Your Classic Corvette walks you through a year’s worth of projects (52), step-by
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Welding for Beginners in Fabrication

by Roger Scates ...

Learn the essentials for every welding beginner. Take action now and start mastering the welding craft!Learning such a complex craft can be difficult and even intimidating at first. The information can be overwhelming and the options may seem endless and confusing. So much so that it's hard to find the right place to start. That is why having a solid foundation of knowledge can drastically reduce ... Read more

$5.99 NZD or Free with Kobo Plus

Learn the essentials for every welding beginner. Take action now and start mastering the welding craft!Learning such a complex craft can be difficult and even intimidating at first. The information can be overwhelming and the options may seem endless and confusing. So much so that it's hard to find the right place to start. That is why having a solid foundation of knowledge can drastically reduce
... Read more
Automotive Diagnostic Scanners Guide

The Complete Guide To On Board Diagnostic II From old To Newer

by Radolf Noah Fidal ...

OBD2 GUIDE covers all aspects of the OnBoard Diagnostic II systems on late model domestic and import vehicles. Topics covered include:* Basic Operation of OBD II on 1995 and newer vehicles* OBD II system monitors (what sensors & systems OBD II watches, enable criteria for running self-tests, & drive cycles)* Basic OBD II troubleshooting, including general tips and guidelines* OBD II ... Read more

$13.17 NZD or Free with Kobo Plus

OBD2 GUIDE covers all aspects of the OnBoard Diagnostic II systems on late model domestic and import vehicles. Topics covered include:* Basic Operation of OBD II on 1995 and newer vehicles* OBD II system monitors (what sensors & systems OBD II watches, enable criteria for running self-tests, & drive cycles)* Basic OBD II troubleshooting, including general tips and guidelines* OBD II
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Land Speed Records

by Liam McCann ...

In 1886 German engineer Karl Benz invented a petrol-powered automobile that became the first production motor vehicle. Steam and electric cars already existed but they were slow and cumbersome, and the internal-combustion engine revolutionised the industry. Only a decade or so later, drivers of all three types of car were battling for the outright speed record but progress was slow and it took ... Read more

$5.52 NZD

In 1886 German engineer Karl Benz invented a petrol-powered automobile that became the first production motor vehicle. Steam and electric cars already existed but they were slow and cumbersome, and the internal-combustion engine revolutionised the industry. Only a decade or so later, drivers of all three types of car were battling for the outright speed record but progress was slow and it took
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Sheet Metal Shaping

Tools, Skills, and Projects

by Ed Barr ...

Series series Motorbooks Workshop
Sheet Metal Shaping demystifies this seemingly black art with information on tools and basic skills and 14 customizable projects, fully illustrated with step-by-step color photography.Whether you want to create custom or replacement parts or build an entire automobile body, this metalworking course for gearheads from award-winning automotive-restoration author and professor Ed Barr will take you ... Read more

$43.25 NZD

Sheet Metal Shaping demystifies this seemingly black art with information on tools and basic skills and 14 customizable projects, fully illustrated with step-by-step color photography.Whether you want to create custom or replacement parts or build an entire automobile body, this metalworking course for gearheads from award-winning automotive-restoration author and professor Ed Barr will take you
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The State of American Hot Rodding

Interviews on the Craft and the Road Ahead

by David Lawrence Miller ...

As the automotive world looks towards a future of electric vehicles, driverless technology and anonymous styling, what can be learned from the individuals who resist these trends and cling to their love of street rods and muscle cars? The hot rodding world still exists, but will it continue to hold a place in tomorrow's automotive culture?Gearhead and geographer David Miller has crisscrossed ... Read more

$29.49 NZD

As the automotive world looks towards a future of electric vehicles, driverless technology and anonymous styling, what can be learned from the individuals who resist these trends and cling to their love of street rods and muscle cars? The hot rodding world still exists, but will it continue to hold a place in tomorrow's automotive culture?Gearhead and geographer David Miller has crisscrossed
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Porsche Outlaws

Stuttgart Hot Rods

by Michael Alan Ross ...

Get an inside look at the irreverent, rule-breaking subculture of hot rodded, or “Outlaw,” Porsches in this handsome volume featuring stunning photography and interviews with key players.Being cool rarely means being “correct.” And few other sports car genres better reflect that ethos than Porsche Outlaws. The enthusiasts and builders behind these modified Porsches defiantly toss out the rulebook ... Read more

$78.65 NZD

Get an inside look at the irreverent, rule-breaking subculture of hot rodded, or “Outlaw,” Porsches in this handsome volume featuring stunning photography and interviews with key players.Being cool rarely means being “correct.” And few other sports car genres better reflect that ethos than Porsche Outlaws. The enthusiasts and builders behind these modified Porsches defiantly toss out the rulebook
... Read more
Ford Windsor Small-Block Performance HP1558

Modify and Build 302/5.0L ND 351W/5.8L Ford Small Blocks

by Isaac Martin ...

This completely revised and updated edition of HP's bestselling book on how to build high performance 5.0/5.8L Ford small-block engines-the second most popular engine modified in the aftermarket-contains five new chapters on the latest technology for modifying the cylinder block, heads, camshafts, valvetrain, exhaust systems, and more. ... Read more

$29.18 NZD

This completely revised and updated edition of HP's bestselling book on how to build high performance 5.0/5.8L Ford small-block engines-the second most popular engine modified in the aftermarket-contains five new chapters on the latest technology for modifying the cylinder block, heads, camshafts, valvetrain, exhaust systems, and more.
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Toyota MR2 Performance HP1553

A Practical Owner's Guide for Everyday Maintenance, Upgrades and Performance Modifications. Covers 1985-2005, All Makes and Models

by Terrell Heick ...

A complete owner?s guide for owners and enthusiasts of Toyota?s MR2, one of the most successful mid-engined sports cars ever built. Includes: History, sales and model year details; OEM Maintenance and Repairs; Chassis, Brake & Suspension Upgrades; Engine Bolt-On Modifications; Racing Your MR2; Safety; and ?staged? combinations to build MR2s for any high-performance use, from mild street to ... Read more

$29.18 NZD

A complete owner?s guide for owners and enthusiasts of Toyota?s MR2, one of the most successful mid-engined sports cars ever built. Includes: History, sales and model year details; OEM Maintenance and Repairs; Chassis, Brake & Suspension Upgrades; Engine Bolt-On Modifications; Racing Your MR2; Safety; and ?staged? combinations to build MR2s for any high-performance use, from mild street to
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How To Weld

by Todd Bridigum ...

Series series Motorbooks Workshop
Welding is a skill that any do-it-yourself enthusiast needs in his or her arsenal. How to Weld is the perfect introduction for newbies and an excellent refresher for veteran welders—a work so comprehensive that most readers won’t need any further instruction.In How to Weld, a bestselling installment in the Motorbooks Workshop series, AWS-certified welding instructor Todd Bridigum thoroughly ... Read more

$35.59 NZD

Welding is a skill that any do-it-yourself enthusiast needs in his or her arsenal. How to Weld is the perfect introduction for newbies and an excellent refresher for veteran welders—a work so comprehensive that most readers won’t need any further instruction.In How to Weld, a bestselling installment in the Motorbooks Workshop series, AWS-certified welding instructor Todd Bridigum thoroughly
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car key programming guide

the theoretical and practical guide towards understanding immobilizer system

by Radolf Noah Fidal ...

Your guide to programming car keys and a deeper understanding of the immobilizer system. This book is considered one of the few books that deals with the topic of the car immobilizer system in theory and practice.Understanding the basics and how the immobilizer system worksUnderstanding the basics of programming keysHow to deal with various key programming tools ... Read more

$30.21 NZD or Free with Kobo Plus

Your guide to programming car keys and a deeper understanding of the immobilizer system. This book is considered one of the few books that deals with the topic of the car immobilizer system in theory and practice.Understanding the basics and how the immobilizer system worksUnderstanding the basics of programming keysHow to deal with various key programming tools
... Read more

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