Hemi. The word conjures up visions of racing and street domination. Widely regarded as one of the greatest American V-8s ever produced, Chrysler released its third-generation version of the engine in 2003 and installed it in a wide range of Chrysler cars and trucks. Through the years, the 5.7, 6.1, 6.2 Hellcat, and 6.4 Hemi engines have ......

This is a book written for practicing automotive engineers and designers, but it has successfully crossed over to serve as an undergraduate textbook for Mechanical Engineering students. 

There are two main types of internal combustion engines:  spark-ignition and diesel and the book’s coverage is focused on each type.  The content is ......

Since its release in 2007, the JK has become wildly popular and nearly 1 million units have been sold in North America. With a wider track and longer wheelbase, the Wrangler JK is roomier, more comfortable, and delivers better on-road performance than its predecessor. However, it needs serious chassis, suspension, and drivetrain upgrades to ......

When the Pontiac GTO debuted in the fall of 1963, few people could have predicted that the landscape of the performance car would be changed forever. With the new GTO, a genre of automobiles was born that combined image, character, and "muscle." 515,797 GTOs rolled off assembly lines from 1963 through 1974; it’s undeniable just how influential ......

This book is the complete guide to buying and fully restoring a Reliant Regal 3/25 or 3/30. With advice on how to find a suitable Reliant Regal 3/25 or 3/30 for restoration, the book then proceeds with a fully illustrated step-by-step guide on how to dismantle a Reliant Regal, and fully restore the body, chassis, electrics and engine back to ......

The New Hemi engine has an aggressive persona and outstanding performance. Powering the Challenger, Charger, Ram trucks, and other vehicles in the Chrysler lineup, this engine produces at least one horsepower per cubic inch. Unleashed in 2003, it has been offered in 5.7-, 6.1-, 6.2-, and now 6.4-liter displacements. With each successive engine ......

Classic Racing Engines details the design, development and specifications of the authors personal selection of 50 classic racing engines from 1913 to 1994. Karl Ludvigsen, award-winning automotive historian and author of The V12 Engine, uses his extensive network of contacts throughout the racing engine world to provide behind-the-scene ......

How to Power Tune Rover V8 Engines for Road & Track includes everything you could want to know about increasing the performance and reliability of the Rover V8 engine which has been in production since 1967. Derived from a Buick design, the engine first appeared in the Rover P5B of 1967, but continued in use through subsequent Rover models: P6 ......

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Garage Dreams’ is a ground-breaking show about real people building their dreams.

Every custom build or restoration starts as a dream. Without this vision the stunning creations that grace streets and shows around the world would never see the light of ......

Automotive Detailing in Detail takes the combined experience and expertise of three leading detailing commentators to provide a thorough and expansive overview of automotive detailing techniques. From the pre-wash, wash and preparation stages, through machine polishing to paint protection and maintenance, every detailing stage is ......