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The Fastest Show on Earth

The Mammoth Book of Formula 1

by Chicane ...

In the quest for ultimate speed, Formula One combines human drama, cutting-edge technological innovation and high-stakes finance in a thrilling global circus watched by half a billion avid fans.The Fastest Show on Earth brings the FIA Formula One World Championship vividly to life for everyone from first-time race-goers to avid fans wanting to delve even further into the Fastest Show on Earth. ... Read more

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In the quest for ultimate speed, Formula One combines human drama, cutting-edge technological innovation and high-stakes finance in a thrilling global circus watched by half a billion avid fans.The Fastest Show on Earth brings the FIA Formula One World Championship vividly to life for everyone from first-time race-goers to avid fans wanting to delve even further into the Fastest Show on Earth.
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The Race Car Chassis HP1540

Design, Structures and Materials for Road, Drag and Circle Track Open- andClosed-Wheel Chassis

by Forbes Aird ...

This invaluable handbook on the structural design and science behind the race car chassis includes sections on materials and structures, structural loads, a brief overview of suspension and chassis design, multi-tube and space frame chassis, joining ferrous metals, stressed skin construction, and joining light alloys. ... Read more

Was $21.99 USD Now $17.99 USD

This invaluable handbook on the structural design and science behind the race car chassis includes sections on materials and structures, structural loads, a brief overview of suspension and chassis design, multi-tube and space frame chassis, joining ferrous metals, stressed skin construction, and joining light alloys.
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Bug Out Vehicles and Shelters

Build and Outfit Your Life-Saving Escape

by Scott Williams ...

A CATACLYSMIC DISASTER STRIKES YOUR AREA. How will you evacuate your family to safety?Do you have a vehicle you can count on?Can it double as a mobile retreat, or do youhave a shelter prepared in advance?What's your plan for reaching the shelter?Bug Out Vehicles and Shelters gives you the vital answers and options for becoming a survivor instead of a refugee:VEHICLES• Prepping fast-escape vehicles ... Read more

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A CATACLYSMIC DISASTER STRIKES YOUR AREA. How will you evacuate your family to safety?Do you have a vehicle you can count on?Can it double as a mobile retreat, or do youhave a shelter prepared in advance?What's your plan for reaching the shelter?Bug Out Vehicles and Shelters gives you the vital answers and options for becoming a survivor instead of a refugee:VEHICLES• Prepping fast-escape vehicles
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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

$15.00 USD

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
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Car Hacks and Mods For Dummies

by David Vespremi ...

This is a must-have for anyone interested in achieving better performance through car modification!So you want to turn your Yugo into a Viper? Sorry--you need a certified magician. But if you want to turn your sedate sedan into a mean machine or your used car lot deal into a powerful, purring set of wheels, you’ve come to the right place. Car Hacks & Mods for Dummies will get you turbo-charged up ... Read more

$24.00 USD

This is a must-have for anyone interested in achieving better performance through car modification!So you want to turn your Yugo into a Viper? Sorry--you need a certified magician. But if you want to turn your sedate sedan into a mean machine or your used car lot deal into a powerful, purring set of wheels, you’ve come to the right place. Car Hacks & Mods for Dummies will get you turbo-charged up
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Chevy LS1/LS6 Performance HP1407

by Chris Endres ...

A complete performance guide for Chevrolet's newest generation LS1 small-block Chevy engine. Includes sections on bolt-ons, cylinder heads, intake manifolds, camshafts and valvetrain, fuel injection, block prep, final assembly, exhaust, and forced induction. ... Read more

Was $19.99 USD Now $14.99 USD

A complete performance guide for Chevrolet's newest generation LS1 small-block Chevy engine. Includes sections on bolt-ons, cylinder heads, intake manifolds, camshafts and valvetrain, fuel injection, block prep, final assembly, exhaust, and forced induction.
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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

$11.78 USD

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
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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

$11.78 USD

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
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How to Modify Your Mopar Magnum V-8HP1473

A Step-by-Step Guide to Modifying Magnum Series Engines for High Performance Street and Racing Applications

by Larry Shepard ...

Famed Mopar performance guru Larry Shepard offers a comprehensive guide on modifying Chrysler's popular Magnum V-8, used in 1992-and-newer Dodge Ram and Dakota; 1998-and-newer Durango; and 1994-98 Jeep Grand Cherokee 5.2L and 5.9L V8 engines. Includes sections on the cylinder block, piston/rods/crankshafts, cylinder heads and valvetrain, induction, exhaust, ignition and lubrication systems, engine ... Read more

$6.99 USD

Famed Mopar performance guru Larry Shepard offers a comprehensive guide on modifying Chrysler's popular Magnum V-8, used in 1992-and-newer Dodge Ram and Dakota; 1998-and-newer Durango; and 1994-98 Jeep Grand Cherokee 5.2L and 5.9L V8 engines. Includes sections on the cylinder block, piston/rods/crankshafts, cylinder heads and valvetrain, induction, exhaust, ignition and lubrication systems, engine
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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

$8.99 USD

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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Chevelle/Elcamino Handbook HP1428

by Editors of Chevy High Performance Mag ...

Now readers can turn their Chevelle or El Camino into the ultimate street machine.Here is a compilation of tech articles from Chevy High Performance, the most popular magazine among Chevy enthusiasts. Includes articles on engine performance, tires, wheels, suspension, bodywork, exhaust, and interior modifications.It's the the latest collaboration of the authors of Hot Rod, Car Craft, Chevy High ... Read more

$14.99 USD

Now readers can turn their Chevelle or El Camino into the ultimate street machine.Here is a compilation of tech articles from Chevy High Performance, the most popular magazine among Chevy enthusiasts. Includes articles on engine performance, tires, wheels, suspension, bodywork, exhaust, and interior modifications.It's the the latest collaboration of the authors of Hot Rod, Car Craft, Chevy High
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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

$7.99 USD

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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How to Build 1934-'35 Chevy St RodsHP1514

Step-by-Step Assembly Instructions for a 1934 Chevy Replica

by The Editors of Street Rodder Magazine ...

A step-by-step guide to building a show-winning Chevy street rod from the ground up.In this guide to building 1934-'35 Chevy street rods-a new, emerging model-readers will learn everything they need to know about turning an old classic into a new traffic-stopper. ... Read more

$14.99 USD

A step-by-step guide to building a show-winning Chevy street rod from the ground up.In this guide to building 1934-'35 Chevy street rods-a new, emerging model-readers will learn everything they need to know about turning an old classic into a new traffic-stopper.
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How to Build a Winning Drag Race Chassis and SuspensionHP1462

by Wayne Scraba ...

A guide to setting up your car for maximum handling performance on the street or strip.This instructional handbook shows readers how to set up their street machine chassis for high performance street or amateur drag strip racing. Not only are chassis and suspension the most popular types of modification, but their technology is constantly evolving. It offers the latest techniques for maximizing ... Read more

$4.99 USD

A guide to setting up your car for maximum handling performance on the street or strip.This instructional handbook shows readers how to set up their street machine chassis for high performance street or amateur drag strip racing. Not only are chassis and suspension the most popular types of modification, but their technology is constantly evolving. It offers the latest techniques for maximizing
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Chassis & Suspension Handbook HP1406

by Carl Munroe ...

Chassis and suspension modifications for Chevy, Ford, Jeep and Dodge trucks. Includes sections on lift kits, shocks, springs, chassis modifications for off-road use, tires and wheels. ... Read more

$14.99 USD

Chassis and suspension modifications for Chevy, Ford, Jeep and Dodge trucks. Includes sections on lift kits, shocks, springs, chassis modifications for off-road use, tires and wheels.
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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

$4.99 USD

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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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

$6.99 USD

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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The Electric Vehicle Conversion Handbook HP1568

by Mark Warner ...

A guide on how to convert any gas- or diesel-powered vehicle to electric power. Includes ownership advantages, basic EV operation, subsystems, components, basic EV operation, project vehicles, and conversion kits. ... Read more

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A guide on how to convert any gas- or diesel-powered vehicle to electric power. Includes ownership advantages, basic EV operation, subsystems, components, basic EV operation, project vehicles, and conversion kits.
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Stock Car Racing Engine TechnologyHP1506

Advanced Engine Theory and Design for All Levels of Circle Track Racing

by Editor of Stock Car Racing Magazine ...

Build smarter, race faster, win more.Covers topics such as airflow basics, cylinder head and fuel systems tech, blueprinting tips and techniques, camshaft theory, and selection. ... Read more

$14.99 USD

Build smarter, race faster, win more.Covers topics such as airflow basics, cylinder head and fuel systems tech, blueprinting tips and techniques, camshaft theory, and selection.
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Big Block Chevy Engine BuildupsHP1484

by Editors of Chevy High Performance Mag ...

The editors of Chevy High Performance magazine combine their knowledge in this step-by-step guide to big-block Chevy engine buildups—from low-budget engine projects for mild street performance, to all-out race motors for drag strip action. Bolt-on modifications, engine block prep, cylinder heads, intake and exhaust systems, dyno-tested combinations, and more are covered in detail ... Read more

$4.99 USD

The editors of Chevy High Performance magazine combine their knowledge in this step-by-step guide to big-block Chevy engine buildups—from low-budget engine projects for mild street performance, to all-out race motors for drag strip action. Bolt-on modifications, engine block prep, cylinder heads, intake and exhaust systems, dyno-tested combinations, and more are covered in detail
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Stock Car Setup Secrets HP1401

by Bob Bolles ...

Learn everything you need to know about winning in this hands-on guide, which features the latest stock car racing chassis and suspension technology. Subjects covered include: roll centers, chassis setup, racing shocks, aerodynamics, springs, steering systems, rear geometry, brakes, testing procedures, design priorities, chassis dynamics, bump steer, weight transfer, camber/caster/Ackermann, ... Read more

$4.99 USD

Learn everything you need to know about winning in this hands-on guide, which features the latest stock car racing chassis and suspension technology. Subjects covered include: roll centers, chassis setup, racing shocks, aerodynamics, springs, steering systems, rear geometry, brakes, testing procedures, design priorities, chassis dynamics, bump steer, weight transfer, camber/caster/Ackermann,
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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

$14.99 USD

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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Hot Rod Small Block Mopar Engines HP1405

by Larry Shepard ...

How to Hot Rod Small-Block Mopar Engines is a completely revised, updated edition of Larry Shepard’s classic, first published in 1989. Inside you’ll find the latest, updated information to help modify your small-block A series Mopar for high performance, street, circle track, or drag racing. Also included are updated parts information and techniques for:- Block, cranks, pistons and rods- Cylinder ... Read more

Was $21.99 USD Now $17.99 USD

How to Hot Rod Small-Block Mopar Engines is a completely revised, updated edition of Larry Shepard’s classic, first published in 1989. Inside you’ll find the latest, updated information to help modify your small-block A series Mopar for high performance, street, circle track, or drag racing. Also included are updated parts information and techniques for:- Block, cranks, pistons and rods- Cylinder
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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

$8.99 USD

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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