Auto Math Handbook
CDN$ 14.56
Its ok - Its nice cause it has alot of formula s, but it lacks the ones I was really after so for me it was a bit of a waste, nevertheless I can see it being usefull and its cheap so its a worthwhile investment.
Just Fantastic - This is a great reference book for the automobile enthusiast and performance tuner. All of the calculations are grouped into logical sections and explained well. I only wish that it came with a CD or diskette with all of the equations in a spreadsheet format. This is a keeper.
Good basic information - The book in question can really help you prior to setting up your car. It takes most of the ",hit or miss", guesswork out of street modifications. This is a must for any seroius street racer s library.
Interesting for the math-challenged, but needs revision - As soon as I got this book it grabbed me: it even has the history of the word, ",horsepower!", There are many useful formulas here, all presented clearly and in layman s language. However, some of the material is dated, there are several pages devoted to programming your computer to figure out the answers to the formulas, and the author says that he has included a section to help in adapting the program to a computing favorite, the Commodore 64! Hmmm, I wonder if my old one still works? That he even mentions this computer is odd, considering that the book was published in 93!But overall, I like most of the book, and I m sure it will come it useful as I rebuild my LT1 engine...
Everything it claims to be! - I was happy with the book. It was represented to give calculations, formulas, etc. in an easy to understand format for the auto enthusiast. It did exactly that. I was interested in calculating my compression ratio after milling my block and heads and using new (semi-flat top) pistons. The book conveyed this information effectively. As for the review that complained about not being able to calculate MEP, I had no problem understanding the authors point. MEP is not something you calculate, its something you measure. It is measured with a tool called an indicator. Again, I think the book is exactly as advertised. For ",enthusiasts", not professors, engineers or automotive professionals, (although I know a couple professionals that enjoyed the book). As for the ",filler", type material at the end of the book, some people may genuinely be interested or may actually need the information. There are many people out there with little or no knowledge about such things.I was very happy with the book, and am looking forward to a sequel.