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Automotive Electrical Performance Projects (S-A Design Projects) Paperback – August 15, 2011

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Product Details

  • Series: S-A Design Projects (Book 209)
  • Paperback: 192 pages
  • Publisher: S-A Design (August 15, 2011)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1934709557
  • ISBN-13: 978-1934709559
  • Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 0.4 x 11 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (32 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #474,911 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 starsPerformance upgrades made MUCH easier!
By J. Brooks VINE VOICE on September 27, 2011
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Tony Candela knocked it out of the park once again.

If you are like me, I am always a bit leery when I'm installing any sort of aftermarket upgrade to my car, be it a tach, oil, or temp gauge or something as simple as an electric fan. Just something about fiddling with the stock wiring sets me on edge. After reading Automotive Electrical Performance Projects most, if not all, of my concerns and reservations have been extinguished.

Tony starts things off fairly simple with lighting projects, such as upgrading the stock headlights to higher output ones and wiring/adding some interior lights. He even touches base with how to service some of stock components. Well documented schematics and diagrams combined with dozens of full color pictures make each project perfectly straight forward and concise.

As you make your way through all of the projects, which includes everything from DIS systems (which can also be extremely helpful for those looking at installing a DUI system) to the upgrading and installing a complex EFI system, you start thinking about all of the upgrades and mods you want to implement on your car such as a few of those annoying lighting or ignition issues you've been hesitant to dive into and upgrade or fix.

With more than a dozen different projects, all extremely well laid out, explained, and documented, you would be hard pressed to find this amount of info and knowledge in dozens of other reference manuals and guides.

Whether you are working on a street or strip vehicle, looking at upgrading to make your ride more pleasurable and comfortable or just squeeze each ounce of power and performance out of it, this book will have you covered
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5.0 out of 5 starsAnother masterpiece
By may03LT on December 10, 2011
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Once again, Tony Candela has written a book that has earned a place in my automotive reference library.

This book covers everything that most classic and muscle car guys will run into. Everything from adding courtesy lights (which most classic cars were not equipped with) to building a complete wire harness are covered in great detail with easy to follow steps and pictures. Some installation tips, such as how to properly route large cables into the interior of a vehicle, are just not found in other guides.

Although the main focus of this book is performance projects, the material that is covered can also be applied to nearly all aspects of automotive electronics installations. Adding circuits, performing voltage drop tests, and giving your vehicle a charging system evaluation (to name a few) are examples of the kinds of things that can be used outside of the performance world.

My personal favorite part of the book is in the introduction section where the author recalls a vehicle that came to him with a host of electrical gremlins. The problems that this particular vehicle was having are not uncommon in classic cars. The author spells out what he did to fix the vehicle, and the end result was something that every automotive electronics installer wants - a happy customer.
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5.0 out of 5 starsAutoTeacher Gives It two thumbs up
By RHorne on November 28, 2011
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I teach Auto shop on the high school level in TN. I am always looking for differant books and materials that I can use in my class with my students. I have the first book in this series by Tony Candela. The first book was excellent, my students use this book in class. When I was at the SEMA show 2011 I found this book at the SA book booth and had to have it. I have found that this book takes over where the first left off. I have my students use this book to add to their repertoire of electrical knowledge. I can't say enough about this book.
Read it use it do the projects and you will be leaps and bounds over the competition on electrical
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5.0 out of 5 starsReally Superb Book!
By Mandtx on June 11, 2012
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I am in the process of restoring a 45 year old car with atrocious wiring. After looking at the burnt wiring and tangled mess under the dash I went looking for a book that would help me figure out how to rewire the car. I ultimately purchased four books on automotive electrical projects, including Tony Candela's "Automotive Wiring and Electrical Systems" and his follow-up book "Automotive Electrical Performance Projects". Candela's two books are truly superb. If you are new to automotive electrical projects I recommend starting with his first book (Electrical Systems) then read the book on Performance Projects. The two books together lead you through the simple theory you need to understand the practical application of actually installing the wiring. I'm still in the process of installing an aftermarket wiring harness, plus rewiring the battery/Alternator/Starter system and upgrading the ground system for the entire vehicle. The books helped me decide what kind of wiring to upgrade, the tools I needed, types of connectors, how to install headlight relays and numerous other factors. There are quite a few books out there that tell you about Ohm's law and other technical details about automotive electrical systems. These two books show you "what to do" with detailed photos and diagrams that can be understand by your average backyard mechanic. Whether you need a simple courtesy light upgrade or a complete wiring harness install, there's information here that will help get the job done.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5 starsFive Stars

handy information

Published 2 months ago by Amazon Customer
5.0 out of 5 starsFive Stars

awesome book

Published 2 months ago by Amazon Customer
5.0 out of 5 starsbut very thorough and a great job. For most with limited wiring...

My needs only required parts of this books content, but very thorough and a great job. For most with limited wiring experience, I'd recommend reading the first edition first. Read more

Published 6 months ago by slingshot
5.0 out of 5 starsFive Stars

excellent product for price

Published 8 months ago by Tony C.
5.0 out of 5 starsGreat Book !

This is yet another great book on electrical upgrades for cars. Not only does it provide very easy to understand information it takes the mystery away from electrical challenges.

Published 10 months ago by James C Hamilton
5.0 out of 5 starsProfessional looking work!

Very in depth coverage and suggestions for professional looking wiring work. Excellent corollary to the installations manual by the same author

Published 12 months ago by Brandon
5.0 out of 5 starsTony Candela writes the best electrical How-To books out there

Tony Candela writes the best electrical How-To books out there. His efi manuals will save you hours upon hours of trouble shooting time and customer service hold time. Read more

Published 12 months ago by John Mobley
5.0 out of 5 stars[INSPIRATIONAL]

Remarkable!

Tony's ability to explain this field of work in a way that everyone can comprehend is truly an art. His company @ www.ceautoelectricsupply. Read more

Published 13 months ago by Paul F.
4.0 out of 5 starsWell written. I am a clutz with electrical repairs ...

Well written. I am a clutz with electrical repairs on cars but I am beginning to grasp more and have completed several repairs and modifications with the help this book.

Published 13 months ago by John J.
5.0 out of 5 starsFive Stars

very good information.

Published 14 months ago by john kammiller

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