How to Build Horsepower, Volume 2
Carburetors and Intake Manifolds
Published on 15. January 1997
Book
Paperback/Softback
132 pages
978-1-61325-029-7 (ISBN)
Description
The photos in this edition are black and white.
Acclaimed automotive technical writer David Vizard examines the finer points of carburetors and intake manifolds, looking for the smallest of modifications and upgrades which often result in large performance gains. How to Build Horsepower: Volume 2 includes Carter, Holley, Predator, Weber, Dellorto, and Mikuni carbs, dozens of factory and aftermarket manifolds, tunnel ram intakes, etc. Also covers carb calibration methods, analysis of different designs, mixture ration, test results of various carb and intake combinations.
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Language
English
Place of publication
North Branch
United States
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Illustrations
black & white illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 280 mm
Width: 216 mm
Thickness: 7 mm
Weight
353 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-61325-029-7 (9781613250297)
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David Vizard is a revered engine builder and acknowledged Chevy big-block engine expert, which is why GM contracted him to develop several engine packages for the Chevy big-block crate program. He has authored more than 30 highly respected engine-building and automotive titles, penned about 4,000 magazine articles, and contributed scores of web articles to popular sites. Often referred to as "Vizard the Wizard," his work is often the subject of blogs and editorial pieces in popular automotive magazines. He currently owns and runs an engine research and development business in Charlotte, North Carolina.