Modifying the Electronics of Modern Classic Cars
- the Complete Guide for Your 1990s to 2000s Car
Published on 15. January 2019
Book
Paperback/Softback
256 pages
978-1-78711-393-0 (ISBN)
Description
Want to upgrade or update your car's electronic systems? This book will show you how.
Cars of the 1990s and 2000s have sufficient electronic systems to achieve great outcomes, but they're not so complex that they're impossible to modify. The missing link, until now, has been a hands-on manual on how to achieve those results. Well, here it is!
This book covers everything from cheap modifications that allow you to adjust engine fuelling and ignition timing, to modifying car systems like power steering and even stability control. Easy upgrades to lighting, sound systems and the dashboard - right through to fitting and tuning programmable engine management. Photos and circuit diagrams guide you each step of the way.
All the car modifications are practical, and have been tried and tested by the author. From a 660cc turbo front-wheel drive screaming to 8500rpm on standard engine management but with big injectors... to a DOHC V8 rear-wheel drive with modified traction control... to a twin-turbo all-wheel drive with a custom torque split controller. Even modifying the re-gen braking on a hybrid!
This book is essential reading for anyone who wants to exploit the true electronic potential of their 1990s-2000s cars.
Written by a hands-on modifier, who has fitted and tuned programmable engine management, developed electronic automotive kits, and has undertaken cutting-edge electronic modifications, including hybrid cars.
Cars of the 1990s and 2000s have sufficient electronic systems to achieve great outcomes, but they're not so complex that they're impossible to modify. The missing link, until now, has been a hands-on manual on how to achieve those results. Well, here it is!
This book covers everything from cheap modifications that allow you to adjust engine fuelling and ignition timing, to modifying car systems like power steering and even stability control. Easy upgrades to lighting, sound systems and the dashboard - right through to fitting and tuning programmable engine management. Photos and circuit diagrams guide you each step of the way.
All the car modifications are practical, and have been tried and tested by the author. From a 660cc turbo front-wheel drive screaming to 8500rpm on standard engine management but with big injectors... to a DOHC V8 rear-wheel drive with modified traction control... to a twin-turbo all-wheel drive with a custom torque split controller. Even modifying the re-gen braking on a hybrid!
This book is essential reading for anyone who wants to exploit the true electronic potential of their 1990s-2000s cars.
Written by a hands-on modifier, who has fitted and tuned programmable engine management, developed electronic automotive kits, and has undertaken cutting-edge electronic modifications, including hybrid cars.
Reviews / Votes
The author has a knack of describing complex subjects in understandable prose and his latest book is no exception - SpeedsceneMore details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
David & Charles
Dimensions
Height: 209 mm
Width: 251 mm
Thickness: 29 mm
Weight
910 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-78711-393-0 (9781787113930)
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Person
Julian Edgar has worked as a teacher, writer, editor and photographer. His varied career has included editing a national automotive magazine, and writing for various online and print magazines for many years.
An enthusiast for all things mechanical and electronic, Julian is a hands-on car modifier, working from his own well-equipped home workshop, focusing mainly on suspension, engine management and aerodynamics. He is also a keen cyclist, and he has designed and built his own bikes and trikes.
He has written several books about car modifications, aerodynamics and electronics, as well as more general interest books about engineering and small-wheeled bicycles. Julian has also made a series of YouTube videos that discuss the subjects of his books.
He lives and works in New South Wales, Australia.
An enthusiast for all things mechanical and electronic, Julian is a hands-on car modifier, working from his own well-equipped home workshop, focusing mainly on suspension, engine management and aerodynamics. He is also a keen cyclist, and he has designed and built his own bikes and trikes.
He has written several books about car modifications, aerodynamics and electronics, as well as more general interest books about engineering and small-wheeled bicycles. Julian has also made a series of YouTube videos that discuss the subjects of his books.
He lives and works in New South Wales, Australia.
Content
Chapter 1 - Electronic modification
Chapter 2 - Overview of engine management
Chapter 3 - Engine management interceptors
Chapter 4 - Programmable engine management
Chapter 5 - Other engine bay modifications
Chapter 6 - Modifying other electronic control systems
Chapter 7 - Modifying sound systems
Chapter 8 - Upgrading lighting
Chapter 9 - Upgrading dashboards, instruments and warnings
Chapter 10 - Improving convenience and security
Chapter 2 - Overview of engine management
Chapter 3 - Engine management interceptors
Chapter 4 - Programmable engine management
Chapter 5 - Other engine bay modifications
Chapter 6 - Modifying other electronic control systems
Chapter 7 - Modifying sound systems
Chapter 8 - Upgrading lighting
Chapter 9 - Upgrading dashboards, instruments and warnings
Chapter 10 - Improving convenience and security