In VW Air-Cooled Engines: How to Build Max Performance, VW veteran Dr. John F. Kershaw lays the groundwork for getting the most possible power for your desired use and application. Covered here are all the various power levels and components. This includes rotating assemblies, cylinder heads, the cams and valvetrain, engine blocks, ignitions systems, fuel injection, carburetors and induction, exhaust, sources for parts, and even turbos and superchargers.
Contents: ● Acknowledgments ● Preface ● About the Author ● Chapter 1: Engine Design ● Chapter 2: Horsepower and Torque ● Chapter 3: Rotating Assembly and Lubrication System Upgrades ● Chapter 4: Cylinder Heads and Camshafts ● Chapter 5: Ignition System and Upgrades ● Chapter 6: Powertrain Upgrades ● Chapter 7: Induction System ● Chapter 8: Exhaust System and Cooling System ● Chapter 9: Engine Builds ● Source Guide
Are you looking for just a little more power to keep up with traffic or maybe a streetable high-performance machine? Perhaps you are interested in a little street/strip action or even all-out racing applications. All of your options are examined in this book. Add it to your air-cooled library today.
