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New "Street Turbocharging" Book on Amazon
Early last year, HPBooks contracted me to re-write/update Hugh MacInnes’ book “Turbochargers.” A ton of research and countless sleepless nights later, an entirely new book was created; today it arrives on the (virtual) shelves of Amazon.
I realize this post is somewhat spam-like and I apologize to those offended. I’m not specifically looking for advertising by posting here; rather, I’m hoping to get knowledgeable turbo rotor-heads to take a look at the book and then provide criticism and suggestions to me for future improvements. The book was written with the help of over 50 turbo experts and professionals, but future editions will get better primarily through input from folks like you in the trenches. I really would appreciate any and all feedback. For those interested, the book can be found here: http://tinyurl.com/mey3m Now I'll shut up and go back into my normal lurker mode. -Mark Warner bugeyebug@gmail.com PS. Brian Feldman's turbo 13b rotary-powered Datsun 510 is featured in the book. |
ill have to take alook at it. for the price. why not.
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how advanced do the topics get?
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I like the cover. :)
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yey a new book! im ordering this tonight
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Originally Posted by GUITARJUNKIE28
how advanced do the topics get?
In any case, this might give you more of an idea on what's included: Table of Contents Acknowledgements Introduction Part I: Power Basics Chapter 1: Internal Combustion Basics How Power is Made The Engine as an Air Pump The Four Ways to Increase Airflow Sidebar: Stoichiometry and Air-Fuel Ratios Chapter 2: Turbocharger Basics Forced Induction Turbochargers Asking Some Hard Questions Evaluating Your Car and Engine Kits vs. Custom System Chapter 3: Pressure, Temperature, and Airflow Measuring Pressure Pressure Ratios and Boost Temperature Density Ratios Engine Displacement Volumetric Flow Rates Air Density and Mass Flow Rates Horsepower Sidebar: Heat, Energy, and Engines Part II: Turbocharger Components Chapter 4: Compressors Compressor Basics Compressor Efficiencies Compressor Maps Sizing a Compressor Plotting Map Points Other Points on the Curve Compressor Summary Chapter 5: Turbines Turbine Basics Turbine Housings Wheels, Trims, and Clips Sidebar: Divided Entry Turbines Chapter 6: Center Housing and Rotating Assemblies Oil Journal Bearings Ball Bearings Oil Supply Systems Oil and Water Lines Sidebar: Turbo Timers Chapter 7: Exhaust Systems Exhaust Basics Turbo Exhaust Manifolds Materials Downstream Exhaust Chapter 8: Boost Control Turbine-Side Boost Control Internal Wastegates External Wastegates Wastegate Boost Controllers Manual Boost Controllers Electronic Boost Controllers Compressor-Side Boost Control Blow-Off Valves Bypass Valves Sidebar: Boost Creep Chapter 9: Intercoolers Intercooler Basics Intercooler Math Air-to-Water Intercoolers Intercooler Performance Piping and Connections Sidebar: Heat Transfer Chapter 10: Water Injection Water Injection Basics Water vs. Methanol Injection Systems Sidebar: Water Injection or Intercooling? Chapter 11: Fuel Injection Injector Basics Duty Cycles Sizing Fuel Injection Systems Fuel Pressure Injector Pulse Widths Intake Manifolds Plenums and Throttle Bodies Injector Placement, Fuel Rails, and Fittings Sidebar: Carburetors and Turbochargers Draw-Through Systems Blow-Through Systems Chapter 12: Control Systems Fuel Control Basics Determining Airflow Rates Mass Airflow Systems Conditional Open-Loop Systems Closed-Loop Systems Injector Timing Ignition Control Systems Sidebar: MegaSquirt Chapter 13: Engine Components Engine Blocks Crankshaft and Connecting Rods Pistons and Coatings Compression Ratios Cylinder Heads and Gaskets Camshafts and Valves Engine Cooling Putting It All Together Sidebar: Turbocharger Gauges Chapter 14: Dynamometers and Tuning Dyno Basics Testing on a Dynamometer Before The Chassis Dyno Session During The Chassis Dyno Session After The Chassis Dyno Session Sidebar: EFI University Part III: Ten Turbo Transformations Toyota MR2 Datsun 510 Datsun 510 - Rotary Honda Civic DX Ford Mustang GT Chevrolet Camaro Toyota Supra Turbo Dodge Dakota - Diesel Suzuki Hayabusa RV6A Airplane Part IV: Appendices Appendix A: Exhaust Manifold Construction Appendix B: Intercooler Fabrication Appendix C: Remote-Mount Turbo Systems Appendix D: Single vs. Twin Turbochargers Appendix E: Carbureted Turbocharger Systems Glossary Index |
Originally Posted by mhwarner
Good question. As the author, it's kind of hard for me to see the forest through the trees. I had a dozen experts and turbo pros review the manuscript prior to submittal, and they all told me in one way or another that it strikes a good balance between technical detail (lots of formulas and theory) and practical applications (e.g., how-to, rules of thumb, etc). But that's them, and this is you. In fact, this is one of the things that I'd love feedback on; i.e., what should I tweak for the second edition?
In any case, this might give you more of an idea on what's included: Table of Contents Acknowledgements Introduction Part I: Power Basics Chapter 1: Internal Combustion Basics How Power is Made The Engine as an Air Pump The Four Ways to Increase Airflow Sidebar: Stoichiometry and Air-Fuel Ratios Chapter 2: Turbocharger Basics Forced Induction Turbochargers Asking Some Hard Questions Evaluating Your Car and Engine Kits vs. Custom System Chapter 3: Pressure, Temperature, and Airflow Measuring Pressure Pressure Ratios and Boost Temperature Density Ratios Engine Displacement Volumetric Flow Rates Air Density and Mass Flow Rates Horsepower Sidebar: Heat, Energy, and Engines Part II: Turbocharger Components Chapter 4: Compressors Compressor Basics Compressor Efficiencies Compressor Maps Sizing a Compressor Plotting Map Points Other Points on the Curve Compressor Summary Chapter 5: Turbines Turbine Basics Turbine Housings Wheels, Trims, and Clips Sidebar: Divided Entry Turbines Chapter 6: Center Housing and Rotating Assemblies Oil Journal Bearings Ball Bearings Oil Supply Systems Oil and Water Lines Sidebar: Turbo Timers Chapter 7: Exhaust Systems Exhaust Basics Turbo Exhaust Manifolds Materials Downstream Exhaust Chapter 8: Boost Control Turbine-Side Boost Control Internal Wastegates External Wastegates Wastegate Boost Controllers Manual Boost Controllers Electronic Boost Controllers Compressor-Side Boost Control Blow-Off Valves Bypass Valves Sidebar: Boost Creep Chapter 9: Intercoolers Intercooler Basics Intercooler Math Air-to-Water Intercoolers Intercooler Performance Piping and Connections Sidebar: Heat Transfer Chapter 10: Water Injection Water Injection Basics Water vs. Methanol Injection Systems Sidebar: Water Injection or Intercooling? Chapter 11: Fuel Injection Injector Basics Duty Cycles Sizing Fuel Injection Systems Fuel Pressure Injector Pulse Widths Intake Manifolds Plenums and Throttle Bodies Injector Placement, Fuel Rails, and Fittings Sidebar: Carburetors and Turbochargers Draw-Through Systems Blow-Through Systems Chapter 12: Control Systems Fuel Control Basics Determining Airflow Rates Mass Airflow Systems Conditional Open-Loop Systems Closed-Loop Systems Injector Timing Ignition Control Systems Sidebar: MegaSquirt Chapter 13: Engine Components Engine Blocks Crankshaft and Connecting Rods Pistons and Coatings Compression Ratios Cylinder Heads and Gaskets Camshafts and Valves Engine Cooling Putting It All Together Sidebar: Turbocharger Gauges Chapter 14: Dynamometers and Tuning Dyno Basics Testing on a Dynamometer Before The Chassis Dyno Session During The Chassis Dyno Session After The Chassis Dyno Session Sidebar: EFI University Part III: Ten Turbo Transformations Toyota MR2 Datsun 510 Datsun 510 - Rotary Honda Civic DX Ford Mustang GT Chevrolet Camaro Toyota Supra Turbo Dodge Dakota - Diesel Suzuki Hayabusa RV6A Airplane Part IV: Appendices Appendix A: Exhaust Manifold Construction Appendix B: Intercooler Fabrication Appendix C: Remote-Mount Turbo Systems Appendix D: Single vs. Twin Turbochargers Appendix E: Carbureted Turbocharger Systems Glossary Index |
i think Dale Clark, Arron Cake, Icemark and the others need to collaberate and make a book,
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It would of been nice to see an FD or any rx7 for that matter used as a transformation in the book, since its a popular modification to these cars. Anyway its nice to see that more updated info is getting out there. Forums like this are GREAT, but it also helps to read a book that gives you a guide on how to do things. Like turbo charging. I have a few question. The part of the book that gets into exhaust manifold construction, how in depth is it? Does it talk about flow charataristics, size of runners, advantages and disadvantages?
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Originally Posted by Low Impedance
i think Dale Clark, Arron Cake, Icemark and the others need to collaberate and make a book,
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I think i already own that one... along with 1001 High performance tech tips, superchargers, turbochargers, & nitrous oxide & a few others. I highly recommend HP Books (shameless plug) as they move the topics from basic to advanced in a very understandable manner. I'd also recommend the calculators on Ray Hall Turbocharging (www.turbofast.com.au) although using them with a RE requires some conversion. :wallbash:
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I just both it , $45 delivered in my house in Chile, South America , excelent.
Please let me know if you consider the wankel engine in you book? cause I know that all the size calculation and heat numbers , are quite different |
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