Forced induction turbo book for reading
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Forced induction turbo book for reading $23
I plan to order it next week. Just when you think you know everything. 160 pages.
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/hpb-hp49
I plan to order it next week. Just when you think you know everything. 160 pages.
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/hpb-hp49
I've always found forums like this one a few others to have the best information once you weed out the tools.
Nothing trumps first hand experience and with so many great people willing to share their insight on successes and failures, a book will just never compare imho.
Nothing trumps first hand experience and with so many great people willing to share their insight on successes and failures, a book will just never compare imho.
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$23
I plan to order it next week. Just when you think you know everything. 160 pages.
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/hpb-hp49
I plan to order it next week. Just when you think you know everything. 160 pages.
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/hpb-hp49
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Physics never goes out of date, but our comprehension of it and ability to use it changes on a daily basis. A 50 year old book on forced induction vs what we do now is like the difference between banging two rocks together for fire instead of using a CO2 laser.
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To quote an engineer and race car builder friend of mine, "I prefer books - people who don't know what they are talking about, are less likely to write a book on the subject."
Having said that, the technology and development seems to be progressing faster than the books are being produced.
I have these four books on my shelf, but I lurk here soaking up and sorting through as much information as I can.
Truthfully, you guys and Sloppy Mechanics have been the most informative.
Having said that, the technology and development seems to be progressing faster than the books are being produced.
I have these four books on my shelf, but I lurk here soaking up and sorting through as much information as I can.
Truthfully, you guys and Sloppy Mechanics have been the most informative.
Last edited by SkinnyG; Jul 3, 2021 at 01:05 PM. Reason: Bad speller extrodinaire
There is a lot of good fundamental math in there that is very applicable today. Turbo technology may change a smidge over the years (better volutes, better bearings, etc...), but the fundamentals haven't changed. The A/R math, how to read a boost map, the design calcs on intercooler sizing, how to build and end-tank, etc... is all stuff in the book that is 100% applicable today and not easy to find well summarized online.
Its a good book for people who don't already know everything and are looking to build their own forced induction stuff.
Not really. Many design professionals keep decades old books on their shelves.
There is a lot of good fundamental math in there that is very applicable today. Turbo technology may change a smidge over the years (better volutes, better bearings, etc...), but the fundamentals haven't changed. The A/R math, how to read a boost map, the design calcs on intercooler sizing, how to build and end-tank, etc... is all stuff in the book that is 100% applicable today and not easy to find well summarized online.
Its a good book for people who don't already know everything and are looking to build their own forced induction stuff.
There is a lot of good fundamental math in there that is very applicable today. Turbo technology may change a smidge over the years (better volutes, better bearings, etc...), but the fundamentals haven't changed. The A/R math, how to read a boost map, the design calcs on intercooler sizing, how to build and end-tank, etc... is all stuff in the book that is 100% applicable today and not easy to find well summarized online.
Its a good book for people who don't already know everything and are looking to build their own forced induction stuff.