New to car upgrades...
09-30-2010, 04:29 PM
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New to car upgrades... hey all,
I was hoping someone out here could point me in the right direction regarding engine upgrades. Is there a particular book, dvd, etc. I can use to learn about what I'm looking at when I pop open the hood. I have a general idea of whats going on, but obviously not the point of installing a performance upgrade.
All help is appreciated!
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BFP
I was hoping someone out here could point me in the right direction regarding engine upgrades. Is there a particular book, dvd, etc. I can use to learn about what I'm looking at when I pop open the hood. I have a general idea of whats going on, but obviously not the point of installing a performance upgrade.
All help is appreciated!
Thanks,
BFP
09-30-2010, 04:47 PM
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Are you trying to figure out how the engine/various systems (emissions, power steering, etc.) work or are you trying to figure out performance options?
As far as engine/stuff working, check out http://auto.howstuffworks.com/, there's a lot of information on there to read up, including various videos, etc.
As far as upgrade options, the stickies in this section and the various other sections will really help you out in figuring what you should upgrade or what is pretty good stock.
Also, the search option at the top of the page can help find specific topics.
Hope this helps!
As far as engine/stuff working, check out http://auto.howstuffworks.com/, there's a lot of information on there to read up, including various videos, etc.
As far as upgrade options, the stickies in this section and the various other sections will really help you out in figuring what you should upgrade or what is pretty good stock.
Also, the search option at the top of the page can help find specific topics.
Hope this helps!
09-30-2010, 04:55 PM
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Are you trying to figure out how the engine/various systems (emissions, power steering, etc.) work or are you trying to figure out performance options?
As far as engine/stuff working, check out http://auto.howstuffworks.com/, there's a lot of information on there to read up, including various videos, etc.
As far as upgrade options, the stickies in this section and the various other sections will really help you out in figuring what you should upgrade or what is pretty good stock.
Also, the search option at the top of the page can help find specific topics.
Hope this helps!
As far as engine/stuff working, check out http://auto.howstuffworks.com/, there's a lot of information on there to read up, including various videos, etc.
As far as upgrade options, the stickies in this section and the various other sections will really help you out in figuring what you should upgrade or what is pretty good stock.
Also, the search option at the top of the page can help find specific topics.
Hope this helps!
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Agreed with Z28, however, check out www.ls1howto.com and www.installuniversity.com for more stuff.
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It's easier than you think. It goes back the way it came apart. 
If I were you, I'd start with small things like changing break pads, changing oil, changing tires, spark plugs, oil, etc. All that stuff is straight forward and you can't really mess up unless you're absolutely careless and pay no attention to detail. You'll be alright.
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You are. It's easier than you think. It goes back the way it came apart.
If I were you, I'd start with small things like changing break pads, changing oil, changing tires, spark plugs, oil, etc. All that stuff is straight forward and you can't really mess up unless you're absolutely careless and pay no attention to detail. You'll be alright.
It's easier than you think. It goes back the way it came apart. If I were you, I'd start with small things like changing break pads, changing oil, changing tires, spark plugs, oil, etc. All that stuff is straight forward and you can't really mess up unless you're absolutely careless and pay no attention to detail. You'll be alright.
But yeah. I'll start with the simple stuff. I'll ride a v6 until i got enough money for a full ls3 swap. Hopefully, by then, I'll know what I'm doing.