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How To Build Honda Horsepower: Dyno-Verified Results

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I am not sure if I read the same book as those one feedback guys . This is the best book out there for someone planning to modify the 'B' series engine . The dyno does'nt lie and the author compares various designs and brands of Intake , Headers , Cams , etc . He even tells you that removing your Power steering pump will free up 4.2 hp and that Milling 35 thou off your B16 head is good for 6 hp , I just picked uo 10 hp and I hardly spent anything . This is extremely valuable information for a racer . My only wish is that a revised edition would be offered with tests on the latest parts available .
Thanks for a great book .

For everyone that is this far into wanting to build a honda, this book doesnt have anything you don't aready know. The main theme of the book (dyno charts) might appear to add to the appeal of this book, but the methods used to demonstrate hp gains are correlated in a rather sloppy manner and do not follow any consistant methods of comparison (e.g. stock setup vs. specific bolt on only). The only situation where i would recommend this book is if you are literally 100% new to the tuning scene. If you are already familiar with the very simple bolt ons and how it affects the engine, then this books is a total waste of time and money.

The idea of this book is great, but since there is no consistent method of measurement it's impossible to use. It's inconsistent and inaccurate and worst of all a lazy stab at a good idea. Don't waste your time like me.