Nice informative book on turbocharging. Helpfull to anyone from the novice to the more experienced car entusiast.

You can either learn turbocharging by doing little research and doing it yourself and making expensive mistakes or you can buy this book for $20 and save yourself the time and money and know the information. Turbocharging a modern higher compression engine requires abundant knowledge of turbo systems, or mistakes can really cost you. Excellent book, geared more towards imports, you really feel comfortable turbocharging just about any car after having read it.

I got this book to learn more than just the basic "what is a turbocharger" and was definitely satisfied. I didn't need it but the book pics you up at the very bottom of the learning curve and takes you over basics into the more meaty stuff and all the way into fairly advanced engineering and formulas. All in an easy to understand format and language, that admittedly has its annoying moments from time to time. Anyway, if you drop out at the formula level, no problem, it's there for those who want to calculate their own best setup. Something that can also be accomplished by calling tech support at the manufacturers and turbo specialty shops where you are going to buy your stuff. I also like that it successfully covers both the import crowd as well as domestic V8 without preference for one or the other. The math and theory is all the same and the book ends on build examples on Hondas, Supras, Mustangs etc. Definitely a 4 star book.

Mr Warner has written a very good, thorough and educational Turbocharging book here.

It is based entirely on facts and is written in a concise, logical order covering all of the topics detailed in the content description. It is also worded very well and moves along at a good pace...you'll enjoy the read.

This is not only a 'this is how a turbo works...this is how to bolt one on.' style book. It far surpasses the C. Bell book detailing turbo theory, ECU fueling and ignition and all of the extra components and theory behind them and how they all affect each other also.

You don't just get 'what' is done, you get 'how' and 'why' as well, taking the blinders off the reader to form their own ideas of how to go about their own turbo system design on any given application.

4/5 Stars only because there are a couple of typos, one where one line of an equation doesn't follow on from the preceding one...

Otherwise, you won't buy a better Turbocharging book at the moment.

Surprisingly, some of readers have found this book useless. Don't believe them. It's the excellent addition to A. Bell's "Forced Induction ..." and much more informative than Corky Bell's "Maximum Boost". Trio "Bell, Bell and Warner" allows you to build by yourself not just operable, but durable and powerful engine which will gladden you on the street. Undoubtedly, this edition is "must have"-grade for everyone in turbo-theme and its price is laughable comparing its knowledge value. Thank you, Mark...

This should be the first grade text book for those who want to graduate from Super Street or some other 'tuner' magazine and actually begin learning something.

The author isn't trying to shove any products down your throat... its just well written and informative.

I've been building turbo cars for years, but still learned a few things from reading this book. I now use this book as the place to send people who ask me too many beginner questions over the internet. I say "Read this, and then come back and ask whatever you haven't figured out yet"

It can't recommend which brand of standalone you should buy, but it explains what one is.

If you want to learn how to tune a car then this book is useless as it basically just tells you to take it to someone else to get it done for you.

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.

I found this book to be quite good. The theory in it was very well presented, and easy to understand. I also liked all the graphs and pictures. I now feel more confident in strapping junkyard turbos to a well running car.

Overall, I am very happy with this book!

Well written from cover to cover. Filled with spot on information to start you way toward that turbo power that everyone wants. Every chapter gives you usefull formulas and examples to began building your engines basic platform. Will point you in the write direction.

I was expecting a lot of specific tuning tips as was promised in the description

It didn't tell me what I already knew. Too much basic information.

It's a perfect book for a beginner or a tuner wannabe.

This book is a definite winner. I got what the title said I would get and I am pleased with this book.

This book is a definite winner. I got what the title said I would get and I am pleased with this book.

Up to date and an easy read compared to Corky Bells book.

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 :)
Randy
Long Beach, Ca.

I very much appreciate this book, it is not for people who do not have a more than basic knowledge of engines and turbo's i think, but for the serious enthousiast.

If you follow the guidelines you could convert any car to high-power turbo engined monster. Provided you do have the knowledge to build an engine that can take the heat..

Recommended for horsepower junkies!!!

This book is better than great - its awesome.

The quintessential sourcebook on street turbocharging!

I thought Corky Bell's book was good, but this book just eclipses it entirely. It gives you all the information surrounding all aspects of turbocharging, supporting systems and their integration.

The case studies at the back are fantastic, and varied even including a turbo-diesel setup for a land-speed record. It gives you all the various equations on how to chooose and size your turbo for various performance applications.

I am an engineer involved in performance car modifications, and I thoroughly recommend this book as part of anyone's refernce library!!

It is a great book i havent had time to read the whole thing yet, but from what ive read its a good book. It shows different project cars, everything from a turbo mustang they built to a road pounding 600 whp front wheel drive honda civic. It is a must if you really want to understand turbo systems in depth. If youre into turbocharging then its a great book to have. A+

I've read Corky Bell's "Maximum Boost" and this new book by Warner is far superior. Where Bell includes a lot of personal opinion and unsubstantiated information, Warner sticks completely to the facts. Better yet, Warner's book is much more up-to-date, with current information on components, EFI, and tuning. It's a model of clear and precise writing. Anyone seriously interested in turbocharger systems should get this book.

I think that this book is meaby the best in the market in the Turbo Area that it is selling today , and if you add that is was release anly at june 2006 , you can notice that it have the last information available in the tech area.

I really recomend to buy it

The only reason it doesn't get 5 stars is because It was very light on the carb modifications and cam selection. I really liked the project vehicle section. Everything is layed out nicely and for a newcoming would be great.

A great read for all mechanically inclined automotive enthusiasts. Very good info inside, and several cars with complete reviews of their systems. Must read for anyone building a turbo car!

First and foremost, this is a book normal people can understand. I wish I had this book before I completed my first project. I have read it twice already, and I have friends waiting to borrow it. I suggested they buy their own copy.
I also like the section on the fuel injection, and have been wanting to get into it and out of carburators. I have read other books about turbocarging, and by far, no other books have come close to having the amount of information and research that is in this book. I hope there will be more. Thanks again.

Book is a good compilation of information. Excellent book to get up to speed on turbocharging basics as well as some advanced topics. Numerous errors / typos in the equations and formulas may confuse beginners. Overall, another good book to add to the turbo-heads knowledge bank.

"Street Turbocharging" by Mark Warner is a must have for anybody installing or considering installation of a retrofit turbocharger. Besides all of the good technical how to with abundant illustrations, there's a wealth of background information and rules of thumb. Advantages and disadvantages of different approaches are very useful in turbo system component decisions.