Turbochargers HP49 (HP Books): Turbo Design, Sizing & Matching, Spark-Ignition & Diesel Engine...

Turbochargers HP49 (HP Books): Turbo Design, Sizing & Matching, Spark-Ignition & Diesel Engine Applications, ... | Hugh MacInnes | A very good primer

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	Turbochargers HP49 (HP Books): Turbo Design, Sizing & Matching, Spark-Ignition & Diesel Engine Applications, ... Hugh MacInnes HP Trade, 1984 - 160 pages average customer review:based on 20 reviews view larger image
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highly recommended

Excellent overview of Turbos, despite being dated

This book is out of date! Many things have changed since 1984. A new revision is called for... Nonetheless, the book covers most subjects very well, although the technical detail drops sharply after the first chapter or two. Very valuable information about turbo sizing and matching, different configurations, bi- and tri- (yes) turbos, intercooling, aftercooling, water injection, oiling, exhaust... All this information is as relevant as ever. If only the technical detail have been kept throughout the book... As an American book, it uses the Imperial measurement system (CFM/PSI/CID etc.) exclusively! Metric favourites beware... A very good section in the end about problems and troubleshooting. If you're interested in turbos, go and buy it.

Danny Halamish

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A very good primer

Although published in 1984, this book thoroughly covers many of the basic concepts involved in turbocharger application. Anybody desiring an understanding of how turbo systems work and the dynamics of their components should consider this book a necessary addition to their library

Well written and informative, but a bit dated!

The author is well qualified to write on this subject. The book has many useful charts and photographs and the writing style is entertaining. Technical information abounds, but you do not have to be a techno-weenie to find this book useful and enjoyable. I have made several succesful installations based on the info. The book needs a revision though, as many turbocharger models in the book are obsolete, and some of the companies mentioned are extinct. It has sections on aircraft and marine installations, but the automotive and motorcycle installations shown are often not relevent in the nineties, except for the sake sake of nostalgia. Never-the-less, this is still the best book out there that I know of, and is worth the price.

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Good book leaving a few deatails sketchy

I purchased this book wanting to learn about Turbos. After I finished reading it I wish the book gave a little more info. How to control wastegates, turbo timers, and pop off valves. Also I little more info on converting a naturally aspirated engine to a Turbo would be a big help. Where boost guages should be located, vacuum lines be relocated, and a little more info on Fuel injection.

worth it

This book surely increased my limited knowledge greatly. Certainly it is dated, but still relevant in many ways. As an owner of a couple turbo-charged Corvairs, I benefited from some of MacInnes' special attention to these engines. An updated version would be very welcome. Well written, perhaps lacking a total technical/ mathematics over-view.

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