Street TurbochargingHP1488: Design, Fabrication, Installation, and Tuning of High-Performance Street Turbocharger Systems

Very informative and easy to understand.

I own this book and Bell's "Maximum Boost": get "Street Turbocharging."Corky Bell's "Maximum Boost" is a good book, but it spends pages on subjects that most people aren't interested in (any more,) such as carbureted engines. There's an entire installation chapter of an "Aerocharger" system, a product that hardly anyone uses. Also, recommended engine parameters seem a bit out of touch. For example, exhaust pipe diameter numbers are too small, and recommended compression ratios too low. The reason for this is that Bell's book was written just as ECUs (engine computers) took over from carburetors. As a result, if the advice is followed, it'll result in poor performance.Conversely, Warner's book is very relevant because it applies turbocharging to today's engines. For example, it is common to run 10:1 compression on a turbo Honda (while Bell recommends 7:1.) Warner points out that 321 stainless is excellent turbo header material - and it is - yet isn't even mentioned by Bell. Warner discusses ECUs at length, while Bell hardly mentions them.I know this comes across as "dissing" Bell's book, but when it comes down to it, you should spend your money on what's relevent for your car. If your car is newer than the late 1970's, and you have money to buy only one book, "Street Turbocharging" is it.

most sections are explained with enough detail to get you going on your first turbo project but the book lacks in a few areas I find troubling. I shouldn't have to buy more than one book on turbocharging but I'll find it necessary if the internet can't fill me in on what is missing. One section that comes to mind first is compressor wheel selection. The book goes into a lot of detail about turbine wheel selection but then leaves you guessing with phrases like "compressor wheel selection is so advanced it would require another chapter in this book". This isn't an exact quote, but this general answer is used several times as a cop out. As it happens, the difficultly of selecting a proper compressor wheel WAS one of my reasons for buying a book on turbos. Worse, the book doesn't direct you to more specific references where you can get the information. It is decent book but several things are missing, enough that this book isn't enough to teach you all you need to know about building a custom turbo system. I am mildly disappointed but I have found not a better book on turbocharging yet, otherwise I would give a recommendation.

An excellent guide to those of us new to the specifics of turbochargers. Explains in detail how turbos, wasegates, blow off valves (BOV), intercoolers, etc. work individually and how they all work together as a system.Also goes into great detail on the science of choosing an appropriate turbo for a given application. The math involved can seem a little overwhelming at first, but if you have basic math skills and you fallow along step by step you should get the hang of it pretty fast. I do wish it had some type of bank worksheet that you could copy and fill in the variables.This book also includes info on real world examples of a wide range of successfully single and twin turbocharged cars and even motorcycles.If the books lacks anything, it's specific advice on how to choose or build your own system, what pitfalls to avoid, etc. At best, it basically says to ask around to other people who have built something similar to what you have in mind which is not bad advice, it just left me wanting...But with the info in the book, coupled with advice from others and help from a reputable turbo company, you should have no problem turbocharging nearly any vehicle out there.

This book is a great guide to turbocharging. It covers all the basics and gets into many complex concepts.The books has all the formulas one needs, lots of illustrations, and most importantly... WARNINGS! I like this book because it will provide you with enough knowledge to decide if you can even take on the project, or if your engine is suited for the project.That being said, I read this book and used my past mechanical experience with air-cooled bugs to build a turbocharged 1650cc. based on the book's formulas I determined that the factory lower end and the low compression 1600cc head were perfect for a build. It also helped me determine exhaust pipe sizes, pick out a turbocharger (Garrett T25), and a fuel source (Holley 2300).With this help and a little trial and error, I can run my Bug all day long with 12 PSI and at least double the horsepower with the tap of a pedal.Great guide to help you get started! Read every page and learn!

The best Jerry... THE BEST!Does not treat you like an idiot. This is the real deal... If you can't understand this book you shouldn't be working on your own car! It's not a "This is the distributor, it goes round and round" - Kll me now book! It's got the techno babble you've been waiting for. They talk the talk yet don't murder you with over the top math problems. If you want to be a TurBoWizKid this is a MUST HAVE. Also, you won't be lending this to your friends because you'll worry about not getting it back :) And yes, you can't please all the people ALL the time but this book comes as close as you can get when having to sell to a mass market. And no... I'm not the author :)RandyLong Beach, Ca.

If you're trying to figure out how to put some more fire under your hood, this book is a solid first step. It does an excellent job of filling in all the theory, math and basic product knowledge that jerks on car forums always gloss over (or refer you to long gone threads)I haven't finished it. Just made it through the beginning which is a bunch of math and theory that's, at current, a mile ahead of me.If you're ready to dive into the rabbit hole of voiding warranties, this is a safe starting point. Then you can read the forums and understand the acronyms those guys are using and start building more specific knowledge.