Porsche 911 Performance Handbook, 1963-1998: 3rd Edition (Motorbooks Workshop)
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| Rating | : | 4.83 (738 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0760331804 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 304 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-03-13 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
The iconic Porsche 911 is that rarity--a world-class performance car that can still be improved.This book shows anyone with the tools and a modicum of skill how to make this great car even better with performance-enhancing tricks and techniques ranging from subtle to extreme.Focusing solely on the air-cooled cars produced from 1963 through early 1998, this third edition of the Porsche 911 Performance Handbook provides clearly illustrated, easy to follow instructions for making modifications to every working part of the car, from engine and transmission to suspension, brakes, wheels and tires, and more.Author and noted Porsche expert Bruce Anderson goes into questions about buying a 911, custom treatments, and maintenance.Detailed appendices list tune-up specs, conversion charts and handy formulas, and resources.
Dennis DeSapinece said Five Stars. Very detailed and informative.. TWM said An outstanding reference/DIY book. Having most all Porsche books in my library to include 911 factory manuals this by far is the best book on the 911 series in respects to DIY even to include engine rebuilding and part variances. Its about time the 96An outstanding reference/DIY book TWM Having most all Porsche books in my library to include 911 factory manuals this by far is the best book on the 911 series in respects to DIY even to include engine rebuilding and part variances. Its about time the 964 series got some attention since so many have tried to deep six it. Highly recommended!!. series got some attention since so many have tried to deep six it. Highly recommended!!. "Awesome!!!!" according to Blue w126. This is one of the must have manuals/books if you have an aircooled 911. The author knows his stuff. Simply great and a must have.
From the Back CoverBy any measure, Porsche’s 911 is one of the greatest sports cars of all time. A commercial sales success since its introduction, the 911 is arguably the most successful competition car ever built, with victories at the Monte Carlo Rally, Targa Florio, 24 Hours of Le Mans, 24 Hours of Daytona, and countless other events. The 911’s incredible success has been based on two key factors: a brilliant and charismatic design that provides the perfect car for performance tuners of all ambitions and abilities, matched with Porsche’s program of aggressive and innovative development,