Water-Cooled VW Performance Handbook (3rd edition)

By: Greg Raven, Chad Erickson .

Description

Turn your VW into a high-performance machine. Chad Erickson explains everything from low-buck bolt-ons to CNC-machined mods. Learn how to choose, install, tune, and maintain performance equipment for Golfs, GTIs, Jettas, Passats, and more.

This book will help improve your VW’s engine, transmission and clutch, ignition, carburetion/fuel injection, suspension and handling, brakes, body, and chassis. In its 3rd edition, Water-Cooled VW Performance Handbook is now updated to include new engines, body styles, and modifications for the 1986–2008 model years.

Topics Covered:

• BOLT-ON ENGINE PERFORMANCE
• ENGINE SWAPS
• ENGINE BASICS
• CYLINDER HEADS
• CAMSHAFTS
• LUBRICATION
• AIR AND FUEL
• FORCED INDUCTION
• EXHAUST AND INTAKE SYSTEMS
• COOLING
• TRANSAXLES AND DRIVETRAINS
• SUSPENSION AND STEERING
• TIRES AND WHEELS
• BRAKES
• BODY AND CHASSIS
• ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS
• ACCESSORIES

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