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by Fred William Fisher (Author) "Born as a piece of political machinery the VW has been described as not so much a car as a way of life..." (more)
Key Phrases: extra sump, insert cam bearings, compensator bar, Gene Berg, Super Vee, Holley Bug Spray (more...)
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  • Paperback: 176 pages
  • Publisher: HPBooks (January 1, 1970)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0912656034
  • ISBN-13: 978-0912656038
  • Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.5 x 0.5 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #197,266 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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extra sump, insert cam bearings, compensator bar, competition valve job, stock dowels, roller crank, crankshaft chapter, deck clearance, cylinder spigots, case centerline, camber compensator, stock pulley, stock crankshaft, stock cooler, guide boss, depth mike, competition guide, compression height, pushrod tubes, diaphragm clutch, venturi area, gland nut, power pulley, port runner, stock manifold
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Gene Berg, Super Vee, Holley Bug Spray, Ray Litz, Competition Engineering, Paul Lamar, Formula Vee, Racer Brown, Crown Manufacturing, Darrell Vittone, Dean Lyon, Palo Alto, Southern California, Bob Waar, Chassis Engineering, Ferdinand Porsche, Inch Pincher, Jim Herlinger, Joe Vittone, Karl Barnett, Pompano Beach, Ray Longanecker, Berlin Motor Show, Carter Deuce, Colin Campbell
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4.0 out of 5 stars The basics of aircooled VW hotrodding can be found here..., January 31, 2001
Bill Fisher's book is what most VW fans start out with. It may be outdated (written in 1971 I believe). The current printing has no updates and lists some catalogues as being 50 cents. The information is what most people will find interesting. Once you understand what Bill is talking about you can learn more by participating in online VW forums like the Cal-Look Forum on the net. There are lots of people out there willing to help with advice and information.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Basics of VW Hotrodding!, March 8, 1999
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Start with this book if you want to know how to increase the efficiency of your VW engine. You must be patient as this book is a bit outdated. However, many of the ideas here can still be used today. A good buy for any VW enthusiast.
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7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Very good book from good old days many things newer change., January 21, 1999
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Many good tips to hot rod VW Beetle (Bus). Book include history and birth of Volkswagen. If you want to know how to exhaust tuning, port sylinder heads (very good section), make better carburetion, what you have to do that it stay together, read this book once at least.
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3.0 out of 5 stars Ok!
This book is outdated for todays aircooled VW engine technology. Good book for starters. I wouldn't try to build a big cc motor from it though.
Published 29 days ago by K. Mason

3.0 out of 5 stars Good but outdated.
If you are looking for something to help you choose from modern aircooled vw performance parts this is not really the book for you. Read more
Published 6 months ago by M. Wingate

3.0 out of 5 stars outdated but interesting history of aircooled vw performance.
Interesting from a historic perspective, but technology marches on. Needs a new edition that covers the last 20 years of performance improvements.
Published 7 months ago by Steve Spence

3.0 out of 5 stars How to Hot Rod Volkswagen Engines
The How to Hot Rod Volkswagen Engines was over my head.
Published on May 22, 2007 by Brian J. Sullivan

4.0 out of 5 stars Very Informative
This book gives you exactly what it claims. All the best ways to improve performance on your VW. There is quite a bit for the average bug guy but has great technical information... Read more
Published on March 20, 2007 by J. Walters

4.0 out of 5 stars Information
Has alot of good valuable information to add HP to your VW. And what combinations work well togather. How to get mor bang for your buck. Read more
Published on January 9, 2007 by Jami M. Anderson

4.0 out of 5 stars A must-read
O.K. The book is archaic, BUT anyone who is seriously interested in the history of VW performance and understanding basic air-cooled fundamentals must read this. Read more
Published on November 22, 2006 by Paul M

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Even though this book was written in the 70's and there are alot of performance upgrades now,compared to back then, it was still very informative to the basics of supin up your... Read more
Published on August 6, 2006 by Ryan Bower

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Book, excellent service!! thanks
The book is awesome and the shipping was fast, thank you!!
Published on June 25, 2006 by Juan Ribera

4.0 out of 5 stars It's a Relic but It's Still Relevant
This book really needs an update - and I understand that this has been promised many times, but never quite happened. Read more
Published on March 22, 2006 by Richard Millican

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