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Four-stroke Performance Tuning [Hardcover]

A.Graham Bell (Author)

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Hardcover: 328 pages
Publisher: Haynes Manuals Inc; 2nd Revised edition edition (28 Oct 1998)
Language English
ISBN-10: 1859604358
ISBN-13: 978-1859604359
Product Dimensions: 23.9 x 17 x 2.3 cm

Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (8 customer reviews)

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A reference book for the enthusiast engine tuner and race engine builder. Drawing on the author's many years of experience in tuning and modifying high-performance road, rally and race units, every aspect of an engine's operation is explained and analyzed. Detailed modifications and improvements are described. New material on electronic fuel injection and computerized engine management systems has been added in this revised edition, and all areas of engine operation are explained and analyzed from air and fuel through carburation, ignition, cylinders, camshafts and valves, exhaust systems and drive trains to cooling and lubrication.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Tuning bible?, 10 Nov 2005

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This is a brilliant book. It is concise, gives very good information, and although gets a little complicated sometimes its written in a very natural clear way.

Every tuning book I have bought since barely adds to what this book has taught me.

If you haven't got it and want to know more about how 4 stroke engines work, buy it.

I would go as far to say if it were on the National Curriculum, kids would be a lot smarter than they are now...

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5.0 out of 5 stars An inspirering read for all would be engine tuners, 31 Jan 2000

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From cylinder head gas flowing to sump baffles, 4-stroke performance tuning explains everthing you'll need to know about the in's and out's of your engine. I read this book cover to cover and could'nt keep away from it. This book is of value to pro's and novices alike and will reward you time and time agian, with it's simple explanations to what is often looked on as a black magic to a novice engine builder.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome!, 12 Dec 2007

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If you don't own this, buy it now! I was looking for some more in-depth info on tuning & this book supplied it. The only slight negative to it is that it's fairly hard work to read, but that's only because there's so much information contained - definitely not a cover-to-cover in one afternoon job (like most other tuning books)
Should be standard issue for any self respecting petrol head, can't recommend it highly enough.

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