TITLE/AUTHOR: AUTO MATH HANDBOOK by John Lawlor
PUBLISHER: HP Books, Los Angeles, CA, Copyright 1992
ISBN: (10) 1-55788-020-4
ILLUSTRATOR: Black-and-white photos
DESCRIPTION: Softcover, Illustrated cover, 147 pages, Oversized, Approx. 8 1/2 x 10 7/8 inches
CONDITION: FINE, Pages are white, clean and tight, Binding is tight
ABOUT THIS BOOK: Mathematics are essential to any automotive project, be it a stock restoration, rebuild or all-out race car. The Auto Math Handbook is a collection of the most basic calculations, formulas and equations required for engine and car building. Written for the layperson, the Auto Math Handbook is easy to read and understand, with "real world" applications that offer solutions to the most common problems faced by do-it-yourself street rodders, engine builders and racers. Some of the areas covered include:
* How to calculate brake horsepower and torque
* Finding displacement, stroke and bore
* Detiermining center of gravity, weight distribution and g force
* Calculating air capacity and volumetric efficiency
* The relationship between mph, rpm, gears, & tires
* Compression ratio and milling heads
* Calculating 1/4-mile elapsed times and top speed
* Plus much more!
Math no longer has to be a necessary evil. With the Auto Math Handbook, you'll be able to make simple, accurate calculations to achieve the utmost performance from your car!
