automotive books you recommmend

[8Nismo9]

Not sure if this is the right area but im just looking for some books to read like engines in general,Nissan engines,turbos,tuning...etc just stuff like that.

[BustedS13]

s13 FSM

nothing else

[Dousan_PG]

seriously
buy the car
and wrench on it as much as possible.
first hand expirience u learn the quickest

[HalveBlue]

Maximum Boost, by Corky Bell.

Pretty much required reading if you want to learn about forced induction.

[HyperTek]

you will learn alot on forums and the internet,.. but a book wouldnt be a bad thing esp to pass time on your work lunch breaks etc.. and its good to support your book store!!! cant let the internet kill the book store lol

[Agamemnon]

http://gigcat.midhudson.org:90/screens/kidpick/age/godog.jpg

[xtheenderx]

http://gigcat.midhudson.org:90/screens/kidpick/age/godog.jpg

ROFL I have that book!

[dirtdiggler666]

yes you can rear all you want if nots not hands on its not worth much.

example in my auto class in high school i had a bunch of smart kinds they would ace the test but then get them out in the shop and they were worthless.

[HyperTek]

^i took a auto class in college and didnt buy the book and aced it
but you do learn some things in there, like the importance of torquing your wheels etc... i know alot of people who dont torque, i do it religiously.

[dirtdiggler666]

torquing your wheels lol are you serious?

well i have been working on cars since i was 14 and im now 29 have not lost a wheel yet

[S14DB]

Amazon.com: Auto Math Handbook HP: John Lawlor: Books (http://www.amazon.com/Auto-Math-Handbook-John-Lawlor/dp/1557880204)
Amazon.com: Automotive Math Handbook: Forbes Aird: Books (http://www.amazon.com/Automotive-Math-Handbook-Forbes-Aird/dp/0760306966)
Amazon.com: Building & Tuning High-Performance Electronic Fuel Injection: Ben Strader: Books (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1884089798/)

[DALAZ_68]

Maximum Boost, by Corky Bell.

Pretty much required reading if you want to learn about forced induction.

surprised it wasnt the first thing suggested

[HyperTek]

torquing your wheels lol are you serious?

well i have been working on cars since i was 14 and im now 29 have not lost a wheel yet

well you kno what i mean, i know alot of people who dont torque their wheels lol

[francogt1]

my auto tech used to make me torque the wheels on every freaking car i worked on. he made me look in all-data for the specific torque specs of that car ahhhhhg i hated it and taught it was stupid( i get whats the point of it)
but what are the chances you really brake a stud of something (being in the right mind and Knowing the Gun(neumatic) you are using.

I torque engine components ect

[5150Fab]

Honestly like stated before if you want to learn surf websites and forums for information, everything you could possibly ever want to know can be found on the internet....

My laptop is my favorite book.

[S14DB]

Honestly like stated before if you want to learn surf websites and forums for information, everything you could possibly ever want to know can be found on the internet....

.....and most of it is bullshit.

I have read so much false information from even reputable site's that I can't trust any of it.

Least with a book there is some reputation behind the author or at least the publisher.

[5150Fab]

look at it either way the information is out there, i just find mine by "surfing" and backing it up with multiple references.

books will always be a way to get information but a computer is way more convienient.

I like to have live feedback. a few people might feed you bullshit and then others will chime in and tell the person that they are an idiot and proceed on giving correct information. Then you take the information and research it to back it up. This is just my method of finding stuff out that i need to know, hasnt really failed me yet.

Books are great references, i still have all of my books from school for references.

you can read a lot of books for free right off the computer also. Google books lets your preview full books sometimes. Its mint.

[8Nismo9]

thanks for all the feed back guys.I saw the maximum boost book and borders but didn't buy it.Then i went back to buy it and it was gone lol so i just bought an other one.I know you can find alot on the internet but i just prefer books.I know hands on is the best but you gotta have some knowledge before you attempt something.

[5150Fab]

amen........