How to Build a Winning Drag Race Chassis and Suspension

Author: Wayne Scraba
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 9781557884626
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 164

Book Description
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 car performance on streets and strips. This definitive guide includes in-depth sections on chassis fabrication, rear axle selection and setup, rear and front suspension, shocks and springs, brakes, steering, and wheels and tires.

How to Build a Winning Drag Race Chassis and SuspensionHP1462

Author: Wayne Scraba
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1101097833
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 164

Chassis Engineering

Author: Herb Adams
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 9781557880550
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 148

Book Description
In most forms of racing, cornering speed is the key to winning. On the street, precise and predictable handling is the key to high performance driving. However, the art and science of engineering a chassis can be difficult to comprehend, let alone apply. Chassis Engineering explains the complex principles of suspension geometry and chassis design in terms the novice can easily understand and apply to any project. Hundreds of photos and illustrations illustrate what it takes to design, build, and tune the ultimate chassis for maximum cornering power on and off the track.

The Race Car Chassis HP1540

Author: Forbes Aird
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1440637938
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 132

Book Description
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.

Racing Engine Builder's HandbookHP1492

Author: Tom Monroe
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1101503033
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 643

Book Description
This is a complete guide to building racing engines, focusing on tips and techniques that will help an engine builder build a motor for any application: drag racing, circle track, road racing, or boats.

Advanced Race Car Chassis Technology HP1562

Author: Bob Bolles
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1101444770
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 459

Book Description
This book details how to design, build, and setup the chassis and suspension for road race and stock cars. Includes chassis dynamics, spring and shock theory, front and rear suspension geometry, real world racing aerodynamics, steering systems, racing chassis software and all you need to know to set you chassis up to win races.

Building the Chevy LS Engine HP1559

Author: Mike Mavrigian
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1101445572
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 585

Book Description
This is an engine rebuilding and modification guide that includes sections on history, engine specs, disassembly, cylinder block and bottom end reconditioning, cylinder heads and valvetrain reconditioning, balancing, step-by-step engine reassembly, torque values, and OEM part numbers for the popular Chevy LS series of engines.

Ford Engine Buildups HP1531

Author: Evan J. Smith
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1101051280
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 164

Book Description
A guide of more than 35 complete engine buildups offering a wide variety of performance levels for several generations of Ford V8 engine families.

High Performance Fasteners and Plumbing

Author: Mike Mavrigian
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1101158034
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 178

Book Description
The essential reference guide for choosing the right fastener and plumbing for any automotive high performance, custom or racing application. This user-friendly guide explains high-performance fasteners, plumbing, and all the other hardware used by racers, rodders, restorers and all other auto enthusiasts. Subjects include hose sizes, fittings, materials, routing and installation tips, heat shielding, brake, fuel, coolant, and oil lines, as well as fastener technology such as thread sizing, clamping loads, bolt stretch, and fastener styles.

Fiberglass and Other Composite MaterialsHP1498

Author: Forbes Aird
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1101501278
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 392

Book Description
A guide to fiber reinforced plastic materials, including fiberglass, Kevlar, and carbon fiber. It also includes sections on mold making, plugs, materials, structures, gel coats, advanced building techniques, tools and equipment.