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Turbocharging Performance Handbook (Motorbooks Workshop) Paperback – Illustrated, November 15, 2007

by Jeffery Hartman (Author)

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Part of: Motorbooks Workshop (71 books)

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Turbocharging is the time-proven way to get more power out of an engine, especially smaller ones. With fuel prices increasing, it's something more and more tuners need to know about. This is the book to turn to.

The definitive resource on turbocharging - from ignition to intercooler, exhaust to EMS - Turbocharging Performance Handbook book tells you all you need to know, whether you're planning a scratch-built turbo engine, converting a non-turbo motor, or troubleshooting OEM turbo equipment. There's even a chapter for turbocharging diesel engines.

Author Jeff Hartman offers thorough, clear, and useful information on every aspect of turbocharging. And, after discussing the components and processes in general terms, he presents a number of case studies that complete the picture, providing a real-world understanding of how these modifications actually work.

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Motorbooks Workshop
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272 pages
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November 15, 2007
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8.4 x 0.5 x 10.85 inches
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0760328056
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978-0760328057
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Jeff Hartman is the author of How to Tune and Modify Engine Management Systems, Fuel Injection: Installation, Performance, Tuning, Modification, and the Turbocharging Performance Handbook, all from Motorbooks. Hartman lives in Austin, Texas.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Motorbooks; First Edition (November 15, 2007)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 272 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0760328056
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0760328057
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.26 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.4 x 0.5 x 10.85 inches

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Garrett

Real-world examples, some bias included

Reviewed in the United States on May 15, 2012

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There's a good amount of technical information in this book, aswell as mathematical formulas in sequence. The author even includes examples in the calculations, to show you what you are doing, and what the product is. This book seems to be geared towards Automotive applications, and uses the GM LS series engines in a few examples.

What I really like about this book is, there are recommendations and good pointers (and warnings) towards real world based applications such as heat transfer, fuel useage, cooling, etc.

There is alot of generic information in this book aswell, great for a starter. You don't need to have an experienced engineering background to understand this. The author uses technical terms but makes sure to back them up later into Layman's terms.

If you are looking for a more statistical and analytic version, without going into depth of examples, I HIGHLY recommend " Fundamentals of Turbocharging " by Nicholas Baines. You'll need good footing on principals of logic and engineering to even be able to make sence of the book. (If you can find this one for under $100, you're making a unregrettable decision!)

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Jan Trendowski

Jeff Hartman Rocks!

Reviewed in the United States on February 22, 2014

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I bought this book as I decided to get all of Mr. Hartman's books after reading his Advanced Engine Management, third edition. Like the two other books, I consider it the definitive work in the field. Excellent writer, excellent coverage. I was planning to build a stroked Dodge Magnum 360 engine for one of my projects and wound up starting my plans from scratch after reading Mr. Hartman's books. very exciting, eye opening material. I know i am a total eninge dweeb, but I think his books are just great. I was primarily working on Harleys and his work is on par with Bill Rook, Denish, and Donny Peterson. I am looking at Turbo charging, Nitrous, and ECU modifications in a completely different light as a result of his work.

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Michael T. Perkins

Super Turbocharging Book

Reviewed in the United States on February 27, 2008

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I recently read Jeff Hartman's book on Turbo charging titled "Turbocharging performance handbook", and I recommend this book to anyone wanting to build, own, or enjoy a boosted vehicle. As an individual working in the automotive area and using boosting devices I have found Jeff's detail and thoroughness informative and helpful in my development efforts. I have read most every book available and found this latest effort to be superior in readability, basic science, history, technology, and theory of engine boosting. The overall presentation is better then any I've seen and the science is top notch with useful and practical insight and "how to". A liberal assortment of project cars grounds Jeff's effort in reality.
This is a great book, I'd recommend to anyone with interest in vehicle performance beyond the mundane.

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Chaz Turbino

A decent turbo fundamentals book, but more of a coffee table book / light reading material - lots of GM LNF stories

Reviewed in the United States on March 11, 2017

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The author did a good job of explaining the history and fundamentals of turbochargers. But I feel this is more of a coffee table book about turbochargers rather than anything too technical. He uses plenty of real-world examples, but it's not academic enough in my opinion. I felt Jay Miller's book was better in that respect.

Nonetheless, the author primarily used the GM Ecotec as an example - which is very cool since the GM GTDI Ecotec gets hardly any respect in the gearhead world. People don't seem to understand that VW/Audi have had GTDI engines on the market for decades before EcoBoost was a whisper in the marketing halls of Ford. I did learn that "EcoBoost" had been in development as far back as 2006 (or maybe earlier) and the 3.5L EcoBoost V6 at the time pretty much remained the same in terms of hardware design/layout at least from the photos I saw. The 2009 Lincoln MKS 3.5L EcoBoost (what I call transverse EcoBoost) is essentially the same as the 2017 3.5L EcoBoost used in the SHO/Explorer/Flex and is unchanged. But back to the Ecotec... The author constantly refers to it as the engine from the Solstice GXP - as well as the project drag car that GM's factory and racing divisions worked on. Since the book was written in 2007, I'm surprised that the author didn't do his research a bit more. The Opel GT, which eventually came to the US as the rebadged Saturn Sky, was the first GM vehicle to have the LNF turbocharged engine. LNF refers to the model of engine, Ecotec is a family of engines. He also confused it with the 2.4L at one point, and mentioned that it had forged pistons. The LNF actually has all forged internals except for the pistons. But beyond some of these surface details, he doesn't delve too much into the technical aspects of the LNF like the compressor map for the Borg Warner K04 used in the LNF or perhaps some math/specs for the LNF. It only served as a story telling device to show how GM started with a base Ecotec and kept throwing parts and power until it broke, and then strengthened it to do it all over again. However, based on what other tuners have told me, the LNF's stock pistons can only handle 22-24 psi of boost. Anything beyond or sustained causes ring land failure. The K04's also flow a max of around 34 lb/min before they go way out of efficiency, so they are really only good for about 320-330 hp. You'd have to go to the K04R, a K04 with a different compressor wheel, or a bigger turbo for more flow.

There are some interesting equations in this book, like how to calculate required MAP based on airflow requirements. But overall, I felt Jay Miller's book was better. If you're like me and have a Cobalt SS Turbo or another GM vehicle with the LNF, this would be a great coffee book table since it does have a lot of cutaways of the LNF.

Overall: 4/5 stars
More of a coffee book table than technical book - copious LNF pr0n

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Mr. Person

Great Source of Info

Reviewed in the United States on November 5, 2012

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I liked this book, and having read his say on fuel injection was ready for another satisfying read. The inclusion of turbo history, background, and architecture really gives a good understanding before the numbers and graphs start flying. There is just enough coverage of engine dynamics to enhance the understanding of the subject matter without feeling like you're getting hit in the head with basic recaps that just waste space; everything builds on each other quite nicely.

The title says it perfectly: this isn't a step-by-step how-to about putting turbo-kits on projects or fan-boy rants on why turbos are better than anything else, this is about Turbo Performance, and goes about it in a purely informative, easy-to-read manner that gets you info and understanding.

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cocopics

turbo book

Reviewed in the United States on January 23, 2021

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this was a gift and the recipient loves it and finds it very informative

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Dagan Anderson

Another winner by Jeff Hartman

Reviewed in the United States on August 12, 2016

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This is the second book of Jeff Hartman's that I have purchased and in both cases I am completely impressed. He is able to present a complex subject in an interesting and understandable way. The book is well made and organized with tons of high quality photos and graphic references. Interested in turbos? Buy this book.

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AMEEN

Satisfied

Reviewed in India on July 17, 2019

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Good to add on to the collection of books on engines

baptiste

Super

Reviewed in Canada on October 26, 2017

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Intéressant et livraison rapide

Stanislav Tsonchev

If you are into forced induction - GO for it!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 12, 2018

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Hands down is one of the best! Chapter 4 (Turbochargers mechanics) is indeed the one that could hardly be found elsewhere. Very theoretical chapter and clearly explains the very principle of centrifugal air compressor.
Highly recommended the book

Ralf D Posedowski

Great Book

Reviewed in Canada on January 3, 2017

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Great indepth guide into turbo charging.

Francesco Agostini

Very useful

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 24, 2014

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It's been a satisfactory purchase.
It is a good book both for practical approach and theoretical approach: surely you'll not find there any speed triangles analysis about the turbine operation but it does not neglect them....
It's good!
Enjoy

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