High-Performance Diesel Builder's Guide
Covers GM, Ford and Dodge

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Item # SA129  ISBN: 9781932494341




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High-Performance Diesel Builder’s Guide is the first book to explain how modern diesel engines work and how to safely enhance power and performance.

The book covers all aspects of the modern turbocharged diesel engine: intake system, camshaft, cylinder heads, fuel system, combustion chambers, transmissions, and gearing. In addition, this book provides advice on many aspects of tuning your diesel engine from Gale Banks.

Author Joe Pettitt, Banks, and other industry experts guide novice and expert diesel enthusiasts alike.

The book covers airflow components, including the turbocharger and intercooler, using electronic tuners, and choosing between nitrous oxide and propane injection.

An in-depth chapter focuses on engine thermodynamics, using simple terms, diagrams, and charts to explain and illustrate the concepts and principles.

Popular turbo diesel engines are covered including Ford Power Stroke, GM Duramax, and Dodge Cummins B and ISB.

Table of Contents

• Diesel Theory
• Introduction to Diesel Performance
• Induction and Combustion
• The Turbocharger
• The Fuel System
• Exhaust
• Nitrous and Propane
• Driveline
• Advice from Around the Industry
• GM Diesel Engines
• Ford Diesel Engines
• Dodge Cummins Diesel Engines
• Source Guide

About the Author

Joe Pettitt is a freelance automotive journalist. He's held Vintage Racing and FIA competition licenses. Joe resides in Southern California with wife Patricia and daughters Vanessa and Jordan.

High-Performance Diesel Builder's Guide Covers GM, Ford and Dodge