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Summary: Interesting for the math-challenged, but needs revision
Review: 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...
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Summary: Interesting for the math-challenged, but needs revision
Review: 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...
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Summary: Left a lot to be desired...
Review: Good basic information, but I do have a few gripes about this title: -The levels of information were inconsistent. Sometimes a chapter would be filled with useful information about weight transfer, horsepower and torque conversions, or figuring out how shift points based on gear ratios. But as I near the end I get to miles per gallon and BAC (which really had no place in a book like this) The last few chapters felt like filler. -Some of the equations are slightly misprinted in a few spots. I was able to spot these mistakes because I am fimiliar with working with these sorts of formulas. A more novice reader may encounter problems. -Some complex concepts aren't explained well enough. In the chapter that explains how to figure horsepower and torque from an engines basic charactics, it refers to MEP. It explains what the MEP is, but then goes on to tell you there's no real way to find out what the MEP is on a specific engine. So you're stuck guessing... Overall I would say some good information, good concept, but it really needs major revisions and a 2nd edition
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Summary: Too simplistic to be much use..it does cover the basics well
Review: I bought the book with the anticipation of a great source of mathimatical relationships between systems and to what degree each acted upon each other. While it is a good book for beginning theory and simple math, it leaves too much out to be much good.
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Summary: Auto Math Handbook review
Review: I found the book interesting, well laid out & easy to read. There are clear explanations & drawings, and it's a practical book that doesn't require knowledge of advanced math (such as calculus) to apply.
The book was what I expected (and wanted) based on the Amazon description.
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Summary: Everything it claims to be!
Review: 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.
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Summary: Excellent, Useful Book
Review: I was introduced to this book in college while completing my Bachelors Degree in Automotive Engineering. It is jam packed with useful formulas and equations useful to the engine builder or just the theoretical minded person who enjoys crunching numbers. I am now ordering my second copy today as my other one has been well used and has gotten a bit tattered and its time to retire it.
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Summary: A MUST HAVE
Review: IF YOU HAVE A LOOSE COLLECTION OF AUTOMOTIVE FORMULAS THAT YOU TRY TO KEEP UP WITH, JUST GET THIS BOOK. THERE ARE MORE FORMULAS THAN YOU'LL EVER USE IN THIS ONE BOOK. YOU DO NEED TO HAVE A MECHANICAL UNDERSTANDING OF WHAT THESE FORMULAS ARE FOR AND HOW TO APPLY THEM, BUT YOU AIN'T GOTTA BE NO ROCKET SCIENTIST.
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Summary: Its ok
Review: 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.
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Summary: TOO BASIC
Review: Of course, there are some interesting formulas you can actually use, but most of them are too basic. At the end of the book there are lots of pages with conversion tables. All the info in the book is in someway useful, but be aware that you may already know everything what's in this book.
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