Join Amazon Prime and get unlimited Free One-Day Delivery. Already a member? Sign in.

 

or
Sign in to turn on 1-Click ordering.
 
   
More Buying Choices
35 used & new from £13.00
Have one to sell? Sell yours here
 
   
Maximum Boost: Designing, Testing and Installing Turbocharger Systems: Designing, Testing & Installing Turbocharger Systems (Engineering and Performance)
 
See larger image 
Share your own customer images
Publisher: learn how customers can search inside this book.

Maximum Boost: Designing, Testing and Installing Turbocharger Systems: Designing, Testing & Installing Turbocharger Systems (Engineering and Performance) (Paperback)

by Corky Bell (Author)
3.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
RRP: £26.95
Price: £20.49 & this item Delivered FREE in the UK with Super Saver Delivery. See details and conditions
You Save: £6.46 (24%)
o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o
In stock.
Dispatched from and sold by Amazon.co.uk. Gift-wrap available.

Only 3 left in stock--order soon (more on the way).

Want guaranteed delivery by Saturday, July 18? Choose Express delivery at checkout. See Details
27 new from £14.49 8 used from £13.00

Frequently Bought Together

Maximum Boost: Designing, Testing and Installing Turbocharger Systems: Designing, Testing & Installing Turbocharger Systems (Engineering and Performance) + Turbochargers (HP books) + Forced Induction Performance Tuning: Bk. H691
Price For All Three: £51.45

Show availability and shipping details

Customers Who Bought This Item Also Bought

Turbochargers (HP books)

Turbochargers (HP books)

by Hugh MacInnes
4.2 out of 5 stars (5)  £13.46
Forced Induction Performance Tuning: Bk. H691

Forced Induction Performance Tuning: Bk. H691

by A.Graham Bell
5.0 out of 5 stars (3)  £17.50
Street Turbocharging: Design, Fabrication, Installation, and Tuning of High-Performance Street Turbocharger Systems

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

by Mark Warner
4.7 out of 5 stars (3)  £13.40
How to Tune and Modify Engine Management Systems (Motorbooks Workshop)

How to Tune and Modify Engine Management Systems (Motorbooks Workshop)

by Jeff Hartman
4.0 out of 5 stars (2)  £16.14
Engine Management: Advance Tuning (Performance How-To S-A Design)

Engine Management: Advance Tuning (Performance How-To S-A Design)

by Greg Banish
£17.05
› Explore similar items

Product details

  • Paperback: 250 pages
  • Publisher: Robert Bentley (April 1997)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0837601606
  • ISBN-13: 978-0837601601
  • Product Dimensions: 25.9 x 19.8 x 1.5 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 36,847 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

    Popular in this category:

    #51 in  Books > Science & Nature > Engineering & Technology > Automotive > Automotive Technology

    •  Would you like to update product info or give feedback on images?

  • See Complete Table of Contents

Customers Viewing This Page May Be Interested in These Sponsored Links

  (What is this?)
Turbo Chargers
   www.IvorSearle.co.uk    Free Next Day Delivery Wide Range 12 Month Unlimited Mileage Warranty 
Software Testing Course
   www.fdmacademy.com    Free ISTQB/ISEB certified tester training course, apply online here. 
Turbocharger Parts
   Turbochargers.PrestigeEngine.co.uk    Rebuilt turbochargers, engines, transmissions & cylinder heads 
  
 

Product Description

Review
"Maximum Boost by Corky Bell presents a wealth of knowledge on the modern turbocharger and its applications. The turbo world has long needed an up-to-date resource like this, and Maximum Boost will not disappoint."

Suggested Tags from Similar Products

 (What's this?)
Be the first one to add a relevant tag (keyword that's strongly related to this product)
Check a corresponding box or enter your own tags in the field below
automotive
engine tuning
car engine
turbo
tuning
engine
efi
ecm
cars
turbocharging
turbo tuning

Your tags: Add your first tag
 
See most popular tags

What Do Customers Ultimately Buy After Viewing This Item?

Maximum Boost: Designing, Testing and Installing Turbocharger Systems: Designing, Testing & Installing Turbocharger Systems (Engineering and Performance)
41% buy the item featured on this page:
Maximum Boost: Designing, Testing and Installing Turbocharger Systems: Designing, Testing & Installing Turbocharger Systems (Engineering and Performance) 3.2 out of 5 stars (5)
£20.49
Forced Induction Performance Tuning: Bk. H691
20% buy
Forced Induction Performance Tuning: Bk. H691 5.0 out of 5 stars (3)
£17.50
Engine Builder's Handbook
13% buy
Engine Builder's Handbook 5.0 out of 5 stars (3)
£11.99
Engine Management: Optimising Carburettors, Fuel Injection and Ignition Systems (Haynes High-performance Tuning)
13% buy
Engine Management: Optimising Carburettors, Fuel Injection and Ignition Systems (Haynes High-performance Tuning) 4.7 out of 5 stars (3)
£12.59
Explore similar items
 

Customer Reviews

5 Reviews
5 star:
 (1)
4 star:
 (1)
3 star:
 (1)
2 star:
 (2)
1 star:    (0)
 
 
 
 
 
Average Customer Review
3.2 out of 5 stars (5 customer reviews)
 
 
 
 
Share your thoughts with other customers:
Most Helpful Customer Reviews

 
16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:
2.0 out of 5 stars Not really structured to my taste, 11 Jun 2002
The book is generally geared (excuse the pun) for the US market, therefore a lot of the examples given are for US cars. This book is probably best for people new to engine tuning/turbos. I found it a little basic after reading Dave Walker's fantastic 'Engine Management' and Graham Bell's 'Four stroke performance engine tuning'. Compared to other publications i feel that the reader is not left to make an unbiased opinion on his or her own. Therefore the same level of understanding can not be reached, because we learn a lot quicker if we figure things out for ourselves rather than being told. There are better books for the money, but if you have everything else why not.
Comment Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? Yes No (Report this)



 
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
2.0 out of 5 stars Too much opinions, not enough facts., 7 Oct 2005
By Baldur Gislason (Dublin, Ireland) - See all my reviews
This book provides some good basic information for people new to tuning and forced induction. Plus it has lots of nice pictures.
However, the author quotes too much of his own opinions as if they were facts. As opposed to the Bosch automotive books, where no opinions are expressed, only technically backed data.
He often fails to take into account important factors and many things said in the book don't have anything to back them up.
When recommending fuels or boost levels he doesn't take into effect turbocharger size, engine revs and the application. (drag racing or rally/endurance/top speed?)
He also advocates slacky and even dangerous methods of building systems, and suggests engine management should be taken lightly (when the fact is, it is one of the most important things when dealing with fuel injected engines). No performance expert would ever consider turbocharging a petrol engine without retuning the ECU or installing an aftermarket system.
He also expresses his opinion on water injection systems, and states they don't have any application. This is so far from the truth, water spray is an excellent coolant when used in small amounts, where there's limited intercooling capacity or heat soak. It also keeps the combustion chamber clean.

Overall, not a bad book but I'd really not rely on it as the only deciding factor when building a turbocharged engine.

Comment Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? Yes No (Report this)



 
1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book, 24 Jun 2004
By Ross Morley (Portsmouth, Hampshire United Kingdom) - See all my reviews
This is an excellent book that goes into as much depth as neccessary without becoming boring. It is the only book recommended by Turbotechnics website, and is probably the best all round book on the subject.
Comment Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? Yes No (Report this)


Share your thoughts with other customers: Create your own review
 
 
 
Most Recent Customer Reviews

3.0 out of 5 stars Its good but not that good
There are better books, which explain things so much better than this one. Turbochargers by Hugh MacInnes being one of them. Read more
Published 18 months ago by bucksman

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent this book allows u to make an informed choice
This book allows u to make informed choices about the Turbo system u want for your car. It covers all areas and the pros and cons at a level that is right for the casual reader... Read more
Published on 5 Dec 2001 by platnauer@aol.com

Only search this product's reviews


Customer Discussions

 Beta (What's this?)
This product's forum (0 discussions)
  Discussion Replies Latest Post
  No discussions yet

Ask questions, Share opinions, Gain insight
Start a new discussion
Topic:
First post:
Prompts for sign-in
  [Cancel]

   

Listmania!

Create a Listmania! list

Look for similar items by category

Feedback

How to Tune and Modify Engine...

How to Tune...

Drawing on a wealth of knowledge and experience and a background of... Read more
£18.99 £16.14

›Find similar items

 

More From Corky Bell

Supercharged: Design,Testing...

Supercharged: Design,Testing and...

Information on how to select and install supercharger systems. Initial... Read more
£26.95 £20.49

 

We've Got Converse

Converse
Stock up on your favourite styles with great deals on Converse shoes.

›Shop Converse

  

Treat Someone

Amazon.co.uk Gift Certificates--available in any amount from £5 to £500 With an Amazon.co.uk Gift Certificate, you can get them what they want (even if you don't know what that is).

›Learn more about Gift Certificates

  
Ad

Where's My Stuff?

Delivery and Returns

Need Help?

Your Recent History

  (What's this?)
You have no recently viewed items or searches.

After viewing product detail pages or search results, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in.

Look to the right column to find helpful suggestions for your shopping session.
Continue Shopping: Top Sellers

amazon.co.uk Amazon Home
International Sites:  United States  |  Germany  |  France  |  Japan  |  Canada  |  China
Business Programs: Sell on Amazon  |  Fulfilment by Amazon  |  Join Associates  |  Join Advantage
Customer Service  |  Help  |  View Basket  |  Your Account
About Amazon.co.uk  |  Careers at Amazon
Conditions of Use & Sale |  Privacy Notice  © 1996-2009, Amazon.com, Inc. and its affiliates