Forced Induction Performance Tuning A Practical Guide to Supercharging and Turbocharging [Hardcover]

A. Bell (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 10, 2003

Founded on the author's many years of experience in building, tuning and modifying high-performance engines, it sets out in accessible language the principles involved in forced induction, supported by tables and numerous illustrations. From basic theory through to building a rugged engine, all the important aspects of supercharging and turbocharging are explained and analyzed.

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About the Author

A. Graham Bell is a highly respected authority on tuning engines, and he has written a number of best-selling books on the subject, including Two-Stroke Performance Tuning, Four-Stroke Performance Tuning and Modern Engine Tuning. He lives in New South Wales, Australia.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 480 pages
• Publisher: Haynes Publishing (January 10, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1859606911
• ISBN-13: 978-1859606919
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 7.3 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #136,908 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #78 in Books > Professional & Technical > Automotive > Customize

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20 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Thorough and Comprehensive Technical Book, December 13, 2005

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KMR (Syracuse NY) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Forced Induction Performance Tuning A Practical Guide to Supercharging and Turbocharging (Hardcover)

I will start right with the major fault I take issue with. The supercharging info is not as well covered as turbocharging topics. There is more discussion, for instance, on turbocharger camshaft characteristics than on supercharger cams. The exhaust lobe design of a supercharger camshaft is not even touched on at all.

That said, there is SO much good information in this book that anyone interested in practical and appliable engine theory should own this book. Much of the content is the same as A.G.B's other book, Four Stroke Performance Tuning, but with massive amounts of information regarding turbochargers, in particular, and a good amount of supercharger info, included in this text to supplement the basics of performance tuning.

Forced Induction Tuning is NOT a how-to guide. As another reader said, if you are looking to build your own supercharger kit, buy Corky Bell's supercharger book. This book gives you all the information you need to build a highly tuned and very stout complete forced induction engine package! Corky's book has more on the specifics of supercharger design, belt routing, belt tension, pulley diameter and speed, and lots of design minutea.

The bottom line is, if you purchase both the Corky Bell and A.Graham Bell books, you will be well informed to build or modify any forced induction platform you desire.

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Just Awesome, April 30, 2003

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K. Xiong "ricenmotion" (broomfield, Colorado United States) - See all my reviews
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What can I say except 'brilliant'. I read Bell's other book "Four Stroke Performance" and I loved it alot. When I finally got this one, I couldn't put it down. The best book on turbo and forced induction theory I've read. A must for those who want to learn whatever thay can on the subject.

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Detailed book full of theoretical and practical information, July 25, 2004

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Domagoj Petrovic (Europe, Croatia) - See all my reviews
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When I started reading this book I couldn't stop until I finished it couple days after. This is excellent book! In each chapter author goes from fundamental up to highly detailed in-depth information on covered topics. This way you get big amount of information directly from experienced expert and you got feeling like being experienced yourself. This book has only few short real case tuning examples and is not exactly fresh published - only two minuses. Newer the less, I would probably give six stars if there were the option.