Porsche 911 Performance Handbook: How to Choose, Install, Tune and Maintain Performance Equipment for Your 911-All Models, 1965 on Including Turbo, Special built race cars [Paperback]

Bruce Anderson (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 1987

Buy, tune, maintain and modify your prized 911 with this ultimate guide. Learn about wheel and tire improvement, up-to-the-minute autocross or showroom stock suspension and brake mods, custom add-on bodywork and paint, and interiors -- where to buy it, how to install it and what to expect for a result. Covers engine, suspension, chassis, transmission, tune-ups, model history, body and more on all 911s up through 1996.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 254 pages
• Publisher: Motorbooks Intl; 1st edition (November 1987)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0879382694
• ISBN-13: 978-0879382698
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.5 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.9 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,836,486 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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42 of 43 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Thorough and interesting technical resource on the 911, November 25, 1998

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Ryan (Kirkland, WA, United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Porsche 911 Performance Handbook (Paperback)

Bruce Anderson, author of several Porsche books, has created a book that any Porsche enthusiast who aspires to learn the technical wizardry behind these machines shouldn't be without. The book, now in its second edition, covers all 911 models through 1996 and includes detailed photos, charts, and diagrams that will allow you to determine how effective that engine rebuild, exhaust modification, brake upgrade, suspension change, or chip switch will be. And for those who are not yet owners a chapter on buying a used 911 covers what parts of the car warrant a detailed inspection, descriptions of where the car wears quickly, and details on the known problems for various models.

34 of 34 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This is the Porsche Bible, January 7, 2000

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Byron L Childress Jr - See all my reviews

This review is from: Porsche 911 Performance Handbook (Paperback)

As a Porsche owner and enthusiast, we fall into two camps when it comes to our cars: 1. We want to take care of them and/or 2. We want them to go faster.

Bruce Anderson takes care of us all with an upfront guide to getting the most out of your engine, suspension, brakes, wheels, and tires. He cuts though all the marketing junk out there and makes firm recommendations on what modifications to perform or dodge and the parts and sources that have worked for him and others in the past.

Largely based on his advice and help, I built a turbo 911 from 288 horsepower to 450 horses over two years for about 10 grand. If not for this book, I'd still be sorting through the "creative truths" provided by Porsche aftermarket suppliers. If you're even thinking about doing something like this, or if you just want to take better care of your car, this book is pennies on the dollar.

23 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Performance Overview, January 31, 2001

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Wayne R. Dempsey (Los Angeles, CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Porsche 911 Performance Handbook (Paperback)

Bruce's grasp of the intricacies of the 911 engine is excellent. This book is one of the best sources of information regarding the 911, and should be a staple in any owner's collection. The book focuses on the history of the 911 engine from a technical perspective, and then talks about performance modifications that can be performed on your car. The focus is the engine, with a lesser focus on the rest of the car's subsystems. The book's one drawback is the layout - the pictures don't match the text on the pages, and the index is just about useless. The book takes on more of an overview of the performance upgrade process with very little how-to focus. It's a great reference for learning about the modifications that you would want your mechanic or engine rebuilder to perform. Bruce's knowledge and integrity in his recommendations are also well respected in the Porsche industry.