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How to Build a High-Performance Mazda Miata MX-5, 2nd Edition

by Keith Tanner ...

Series series Motorbooks Workshop
Build the Miata of your dreams with this all-encompassing, photo-illustrated modification guide.Across four generations and for more than three decades, Mazda’s Miata MX-5 has proven itself one of the most popular and versatile sports cars ever created. Its ability to fulfill any goal from street cruising to on-track competition has spawned an extensive performance aftermarket, making it possible ... Read more

$56.11 NZD

Build the Miata of your dreams with this all-encompassing, photo-illustrated modification guide.Across four generations and for more than three decades, Mazda’s Miata MX-5 has proven itself one of the most popular and versatile sports cars ever created. Its ability to fulfill any goal from street cruising to on-track competition has spawned an extensive performance aftermarket, making it possible
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How to Build an Old Skool Bobber

by Kevin Bass ...

Kevin Baas begins the second edition of his How to Build an Old Skool Bobber book with a little history, the history of bike building at home, as seen through the eyes of a young man watching his Vietnam-Vet father build a chopper at home in 1970. In his fathers eyes, and Kevins as well, the engine and frame should to be old skool - and genuine Harley-Davidson if possible - but the rest can and ... Read more

$18.97 NZD

Kevin Baas begins the second edition of his How to Build an Old Skool Bobber book with a little history, the history of bike building at home, as seen through the eyes of a young man watching his Vietnam-Vet father build a chopper at home in 1970. In his fathers eyes, and Kevins as well, the engine and frame should to be old skool - and genuine Harley-Davidson if possible - but the rest can and
... Read more
Fast N' Loud

Blood, Sweat and Beers

by Richard Rawlings, Mark Dagostino ...

The breakout star of Discovery’s hit automotive restoration show Fast N’ Loud takes readers on an entertaining ride through his wild life and behind the scenes of his hit show in this memoir and automotive handbook, revving with outrageous details and jaw-dropping stories, and injected with the quick-witted, foul-mouthed charm viewers love.“If we’re gonna have fun, it better have a motor!”In Fast ... Read more

Was $21.99 NZD Now $15.99 NZD

The breakout star of Discovery’s hit automotive restoration show Fast N’ Loud takes readers on an entertaining ride through his wild life and behind the scenes of his hit show in this memoir and automotive handbook, revving with outrageous details and jaw-dropping stories, and injected with the quick-witted, foul-mouthed charm viewers love.“If we’re gonna have fun, it better have a motor!”In Fast
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Xtreme Honda B-Series Engines HP1552

Dyno-Tested Performance Parts Combos, Supercharging, Turbocharging and Nitrous Oxide Includes B16A1/2/3 (Civic, Del Sol), B17A (GSR), B18C (GSR), B18C5 (TypeR,

by Richard Holdener ...

A guide to what has been the #1 modified import car for the street during the last decade?the Honda engine. This book covers some performance theory basics, then launches into dyno-tested performance parts combinations for each B-series engine. Topics covered include: performance vs. economy; air intakes, manifolds and throttle bodies; tuning; turbocharging; supercharging; and nitrous oxide. ... Read more

$12.52 NZD

A guide to what has been the #1 modified import car for the street during the last decade?the Honda engine. This book covers some performance theory basics, then launches into dyno-tested performance parts combinations for each B-series engine. Topics covered include: performance vs. economy; air intakes, manifolds and throttle bodies; tuning; turbocharging; supercharging; and nitrous oxide.
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Auto Repair For Dummies

by Deanna Sclar ...

Auto Repair For Dummies, 2nd Edition (9781119543619) was previously published as Auto Repair For Dummies, 2nd Edition (9780764599026). While this version features a new Dummies cover and design, the content is the same as the prior release and should not be considered a new or updated product.The top-selling auto repair guide--400,000 copies sold--now extensively reorganized and updatedForty-eight ... Read more

$31.99 NZD

Auto Repair For Dummies, 2nd Edition (9781119543619) was previously published as Auto Repair For Dummies, 2nd Edition (9780764599026). While this version features a new Dummies cover and design, the content is the same as the prior release and should not be considered a new or updated product.The top-selling auto repair guide--400,000 copies sold--now extensively reorganized and updatedForty-eight
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Small-Block Chevy Engine Buildups HP1400

by Editors of Chevy High Performance Mag ...

How to build small-block Chevy engines for maximum performance. Includes sections on heads, cams, exhaust systems, induction modifications, dyno-tested engine combinations, and complete engine build-ups. ... Read more

$9.76 NZD

How to build small-block Chevy engines for maximum performance. Includes sections on heads, cams, exhaust systems, induction modifications, dyno-tested engine combinations, and complete engine build-ups.
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Performance Fuel Injection Systems HP1557

How to Design, Build, Modify, and Tune EFI and ECU Systems.Covers Components, Sensors, Fuel and Ignition Requirements, Tuning the Stock ECU, Piggyback and Stand

by Matt Cramer, Jerry Hoffmann ...

A practical guide to modifying and tuning modern electronic fuel injection (EFI) systems, including engine control units (ECUs). The book starts out with plenty of foundational topics on wiring, fuel systems, sensors, different types of ignition systems, and other topics to help ensure the reader understands how EFI Systems work. Next the book builds on that foundation, helping the reader to ... Read more

$32.07 NZD

A practical guide to modifying and tuning modern electronic fuel injection (EFI) systems, including engine control units (ECUs). The book starts out with plenty of foundational topics on wiring, fuel systems, sensors, different types of ignition systems, and other topics to help ensure the reader understands how EFI Systems work. Next the book builds on that foundation, helping the reader to
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Street TurbochargingHP1488

Design, Fabrication, Installation, and Tuning of High-Performance Street Turbocharger Systems

by Mark Warner ...

Transform an average car or truck into a turbocharged high performance street machine.A handbook on theory and application of turbocharging for street and high-performance use, this book covers high performance cars and trucks. This comprehensive guide features sections on theory, indepth coverage of turbocharging components, fabricating systems, engine building and testing, aftermarket options ... Read more

$9.76 NZD

Transform an average car or truck into a turbocharged high performance street machine.A handbook on theory and application of turbocharging for street and high-performance use, this book covers high performance cars and trucks. This comprehensive guide features sections on theory, indepth coverage of turbocharging components, fabricating systems, engine building and testing, aftermarket options
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The Electric Vehicle Conversion Handbook HP1568

by Mark Warner ...

A guide on how to convert any gas- or diesel-powered vehicle to electric power. Includes ownership advantages, basic EV operation, subsystems, components, basic EV operation, project vehicles, and conversion kits. ... Read more

$32.07 NZD

A guide on how to convert any gas- or diesel-powered vehicle to electric power. Includes ownership advantages, basic EV operation, subsystems, components, basic EV operation, project vehicles, and conversion kits.
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How to Build Performance Nissan Sport Compacts, 1991-2006 HP1541

Engine and Suspension Modifications for Nissan Sentra, NX, 200SX, and Infiniti G20. Covers engines GA16DE, SR20DE, QG18DE, and QR25DE.

by Sarah Forst ...

This is a comprehensive guide to modifying the 1991 – 2006 Nissan Sentra, NX, and 200sx and Infiniti G20 for street and racing performance. It includes sections on models and engines, engine theory, bolt-on performance components, cylinder heads and bottom end modifications, forced induction, engine swaps, brakes, suspension, wheels and tires, cosmetic and aerodynamics, and safety. ... Read more

$26.78 NZD

This is a comprehensive guide to modifying the 1991 – 2006 Nissan Sentra, NX, and 200sx and Infiniti G20 for street and racing performance. It includes sections on models and engines, engine theory, bolt-on performance components, cylinder heads and bottom end modifications, forced induction, engine swaps, brakes, suspension, wheels and tires, cosmetic and aerodynamics, and safety.
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Ford Windsor Small-Block Performance HP1558

Modify and Build 302/5.0L ND 351W/5.8L Ford Small Blocks

by Isaac Martin ...

This completely revised and updated edition of HP's bestselling book on how to build high performance 5.0/5.8L Ford small-block engines-the second most popular engine modified in the aftermarket-contains five new chapters on the latest technology for modifying the cylinder block, heads, camshafts, valvetrain, exhaust systems, and more. ... Read more

$32.07 NZD

This completely revised and updated edition of HP's bestselling book on how to build high performance 5.0/5.8L Ford small-block engines-the second most popular engine modified in the aftermarket-contains five new chapters on the latest technology for modifying the cylinder block, heads, camshafts, valvetrain, exhaust systems, and more.
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AR's Honda NPS50/Ruckus/Zoomer GY6 Swap Manual

by Aston Slothrop ...

Everything you need to know to swap a bigger, more powerful engine into your '03-'16 Honda Ruckus. This digital edition includes over 101 pages and more than 51 detailed photos and illustrations. ... Read more

$21.99 NZD or Free with Kobo Plus

Everything you need to know to swap a bigger, more powerful engine into your '03-'16 Honda Ruckus. This digital edition includes over 101 pages and more than 51 detailed photos and illustrations.
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Professional Sheet Metal Fabrication

by Ed Barr ...

Series series Motorbooks Workshop
Professional Sheet Metal Fabrication is the number-one resource for sheet metal workers old and new.Join veteran metalworker Ed Barr as he walks you through the ins and outs of planning a sheet metal project, acquiring the necessary tools and resources, doing the work, and adding the perfect finishing touches for a seamless final product.From his workshop at McPherson College-home of the only ... Read more

$54.99 NZD

Professional Sheet Metal Fabrication is the number-one resource for sheet metal workers old and new.Join veteran metalworker Ed Barr as he walks you through the ins and outs of planning a sheet metal project, acquiring the necessary tools and resources, doing the work, and adding the perfect finishing touches for a seamless final product.From his workshop at McPherson College-home of the only
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Custom Auto Wiring & Electrical HP1545

OEM Electrical Systems, Premade & Custom Wiring Kits, & Car Audio Installations for Street Rods, Muscle Cars, Race Cars, Trucks & Restorations

by Matt Strong ...

This indispensable guide to high performance and OEM automotive electrical systems covers electrical theory, wiring techniques and equipment, custom wiring harnesses for racing, hot rods and restorations, pre-made wiring harnesses, special electrical systems (navigational, audio, video), troubleshooting common electrical problems, dashboards and instrument, and trailer wiring. ... Read more

$9.76 NZD

This indispensable guide to high performance and OEM automotive electrical systems covers electrical theory, wiring techniques and equipment, custom wiring harnesses for racing, hot rods and restorations, pre-made wiring harnesses, special electrical systems (navigational, audio, video), troubleshooting common electrical problems, dashboards and instrument, and trailer wiring.
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Engine Airflow HP1537

A Practical Guide to Airflow Theory, Parts Testing, Flow Bench Testing and Analyzing Data to Increase Performance for Any Street or Racing Engine

by Harold Bettes ...

This informative, fully illustrated handbook includes basic discussion on the science of engine airflow and relationships, how flowbenches work, testing individual engine components, how to analyze the data, calibration issues, intake and exhaust tuning, engine formulas, and putting it all together for maximum performance. ... Read more

$9.76 NZD

This informative, fully illustrated handbook includes basic discussion on the science of engine airflow and relationships, how flowbenches work, testing individual engine components, how to analyze the data, calibration issues, intake and exhaust tuning, engine formulas, and putting it all together for maximum performance.
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How to Build A Cheap Chopper

by Timothy Remus ...

Choppers dont have to cost 30000. In fact a chopper built from the right parts can be assembled for as little as 5000. How to Build a Cheap Chopper documents the construction of 4 inexpensive choppers with complete start-to-finish sequences photographed in the shops of Donnie Smith Brian Klock and Dave Perewitz. ... Read more

$18.97 NZD

Choppers dont have to cost 30000. In fact a chopper built from the right parts can be assembled for as little as 5000. How to Build a Cheap Chopper documents the construction of 4 inexpensive choppers with complete start-to-finish sequences photographed in the shops of Donnie Smith Brian Klock and Dave Perewitz.
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Toyota MR2 Performance HP1553

A Practical Owner's Guide for Everyday Maintenance, Upgrades and Performance Modifications. Covers 1985-2005, All Makes and Models

by Terrell Heick ...

A complete owner?s guide for owners and enthusiasts of Toyota?s MR2, one of the most successful mid-engined sports cars ever built. Includes: History, sales and model year details; OEM Maintenance and Repairs; Chassis, Brake & Suspension Upgrades; Engine Bolt-On Modifications; Racing Your MR2; Safety; and ?staged? combinations to build MR2s for any high-performance use, from mild street to ... Read more

$32.07 NZD

A complete owner?s guide for owners and enthusiasts of Toyota?s MR2, one of the most successful mid-engined sports cars ever built. Includes: History, sales and model year details; OEM Maintenance and Repairs; Chassis, Brake & Suspension Upgrades; Engine Bolt-On Modifications; Racing Your MR2; Safety; and ?staged? combinations to build MR2s for any high-performance use, from mild street to
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Sheet Metal Shaping

Tools, Skills, and Projects

by Ed Barr ...

Series series Motorbooks Workshop
Sheet Metal Shaping demystifies this seemingly black art with information on tools and basic skills and 14 customizable projects, fully illustrated with step-by-step color photography.Whether you want to create custom or replacement parts or build an entire automobile body, this metalworking course for gearheads from award-winning automotive-restoration author and professor Ed Barr will take you ... Read more

$48.99 NZD

Sheet Metal Shaping demystifies this seemingly black art with information on tools and basic skills and 14 customizable projects, fully illustrated with step-by-step color photography.Whether you want to create custom or replacement parts or build an entire automobile body, this metalworking course for gearheads from award-winning automotive-restoration author and professor Ed Barr will take you
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Ford Engine Buildups HP1531

Covers 302/351 CID Small-Blocks, 1968-1995 4.6L and 5.4L Modular Engines, 1996-2008; Heads, Cams, Stroker Kits, Dyno-Tested Power Combos, F.I. Systems, Bolt-Ons

by Evan J. Smith, Muscle Mustangs Fast Fords Magazine ...

A guide of more than 35 complete engine buildups offering a wide variety of performance levels for several generations of Ford V8 engine families. ... Read more

$9.76 NZD

A guide of more than 35 complete engine buildups offering a wide variety of performance levels for several generations of Ford V8 engine families.
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Street Rotary HP1549

How to Build Maximum Horsepower & Reliability into Mazda's 12a, 13b & Renesis Engines

by Mark Warner ...

The ultimate performance guide to the rotary engines built by Mazda from 1978 to the present. Includes: Engine history and identification ? Rotary engine fundamentals ? Component selection and modifications ? Housings and porting ? Rotors, seals, and internals ? Intake and fuel systems ? Exhaust Systems ? Engine management and ignition ? Oil and lubrication systems ? Forced induction ? Nitrous, ... Read more

$11.03 NZD

The ultimate performance guide to the rotary engines built by Mazda from 1978 to the present. Includes: Engine history and identification ? Rotary engine fundamentals ? Component selection and modifications ? Housings and porting ? Rotors, seals, and internals ? Intake and fuel systems ? Exhaust Systems ? Engine management and ignition ? Oil and lubrication systems ? Forced induction ? Nitrous,
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Car PC Hacks

Tips & Tools for Geeking Your Ride

by Damien Stolarz ...

A car PC or carputer is a car tricked-out with electronics for playing radio, music and DVD movies, connecting to the Internet, navigating and tracking with satellite, taking photos, and any electronic gadget a person wants in a car. All these devices are managed and controlled through a single screen or interface. The only place car PC enthusiasts can go for advice, tips and tools is a handful of ... Read more

$32.99 NZD

A car PC or carputer is a car tricked-out with electronics for playing radio, music and DVD movies, connecting to the Internet, navigating and tracking with satellite, taking photos, and any electronic gadget a person wants in a car. All these devices are managed and controlled through a single screen or interface. The only place car PC enthusiasts can go for advice, tips and tools is a handful of
... Read more
BCRE8IV - CRE8IV PL8S: [ BE CREATIVE - CREATIVE PLATES ] Select Collection of Unique and Creative Novelty and Personalized License Plates

by Ilan Reiner ...

Almost every time I drive around I notice a personalized / vanity license plates. Most of them are names or some "code" that only the car owner and maybe a few friends or family know what it means. But many times there are those that make you go: "wow, that's cool". Or even better - make you laugh out loud.Plates with messages like: HW2PRTY [how to party], TEXTME [text me] or RECLESS [reckless], ... Read more

$4.99 NZD or Free with Kobo Plus

Almost every time I drive around I notice a personalized / vanity license plates. Most of them are names or some "code" that only the car owner and maybe a few friends or family know what it means. But many times there are those that make you go: "wow, that's cool". Or even better - make you laugh out loud.Plates with messages like: HW2PRTY [how to party], TEXTME [text me] or RECLESS [reckless],
... Read more
Simple, & Effective Guide To Increase The Speed Of Any Ride

by Destin Grant ...

An easy to follow, step by step guide that gives an in-depth tutorial on how to drastically increase the speed of any vehicle you may own. complete with tips and tricks, as well as which cars have more race potential than others. ... Read more

$13.99 NZD or Free with Kobo Plus

An easy to follow, step by step guide that gives an in-depth tutorial on how to drastically increase the speed of any vehicle you may own. complete with tips and tricks, as well as which cars have more race potential than others.
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HOT ROD Mavericks

The Builders, Racers, and Rebels Who Revolutionized Hot Rodding

by Tony Thacker ...

Produced in cooperation with HOT ROD magazine, HOT ROD Mavericks takes you on a rollicking look back on more than a century of trailblazers, risk-takers, hell-raisers, and forward-thinkers.No aspect of automobile culture embodies the DIY spirit like hot rodding. From prewar pressed steel and milled four-bangers to modern machined billet and 800-hp behemoths, the story of hot rodding has been the ... Read more

$63.47 NZD

Produced in cooperation with HOT ROD magazine, HOT ROD Mavericks takes you on a rollicking look back on more than a century of trailblazers, risk-takers, hell-raisers, and forward-thinkers.No aspect of automobile culture embodies the DIY spirit like hot rodding. From prewar pressed steel and milled four-bangers to modern machined billet and 800-hp behemoths, the story of hot rodding has been the
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