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PublisherCartech, Incorporated

ISBN-101934709352

ISBN-139781934709351

eBay Product ID (ePID)109309466

Product Key Features

Book TitleHow to Hook and Launch : Traction Mods for Street and Strip

Number of Pages128 Pages

LanguageEnglish

TopicAutomotive, Automotive / Customizing

Publication Year2012

IllustratorYes

GenreTransportation, Technology & Engineering

AuthorDick Miller

FormatTrade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height0.4 in

Item Weight16 Oz

Item Length11 in

Item Width8.5 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceTrade

LCCN2011-049287

Dewey Edition23

Number of Volumes1 vol.

Dewey Decimal629.28/72

Table Of ContentAcknowledgments 4 About the Author 5 Introduction 7 Chapter 1: Suspension Basics and Drag Racing Dynamics 8 For Every Action There is a Reaction 8 Shock Absorbers 11 Chapter 2: Rear Suspension: Leaf Springs 14 Pinion Angle 14 Preload and Spring Wrap 15 Rise or Squat 17 The Neutral Line 18 Ladder Bars 19 Subframe Connectors 19 Calvert Leaves 20 Chapter 3: Rear Suspension: Coil Springs and Three-Link 25 The Neutral Line 25 Preload 26 Pinion Angle 28 Bushings 29 Lower Control Arms 31 Scale Procedure 33 Chapter 4: Rear Suspension: Coil Springs and Four-Link 34 Basic Design 34 Bushing Replacement 36 Control Arm Upgrades 36 No-Hop Bars 36 Track Locators 39 Control Arm Adjustments 40 Setting Preload 40 Adjusting Preload 41 Chapter 5: Front Suspension: Straight Axles 42 The Basics 42 Gasser Era 45 Steering Styles 47 Bump Steer 47 Front Tires 47 Chapter 6: Front Suspension: Double A-Arm 50 Alignment 51 Sway bars 54 Sway Bars versus Anti-Roll Bars 54 Shocks 56 Spring Selection 58 Chapter 7: Front Suspension: Single A-Arm 60 Alignment 61 Sway Bars 62 Aftermarket Struts 62 Bracing 63 Coil-Overs, Struts, Springs, K-Members 64 Chapter 8: Front Suspension: Torsion Bars 67 Basic Design 68 Performance Upgrades 69 Drag Tuning 70 Shock Absorbers 72 Weight Loss 73 Subframe Connectors 74 Bars and Cages 74 Bushings 75 Tubular Arms 75 Chapter 9: Tires 76 Offset Axle Housings 76 Rubber Compounds 77 Wheel Screws 77 Tire Care 77 Mounting Advice 80 Street Tire Comparison 81 Drag Radial Advice 82 Tire Storage 87 Pressure and Wear 87 Sample Applications 89 Chapter 10: Fine-Tuning Suspension for Maximum Traction 91 Shooting Video 91 Having the Right Torque Converter 91 Adjusting Pinion Angle 93 Adjusting Chassis Preload with Rear Coil Springs 96 Adjusting Chassis Preload with Rear Leaf Springs 98 Adjusting Rear Rise or Squat 99 Adjusting Anti-Roll Bars 100 Adjusting Front and Rear Tire Pressure and Diameter 101 Scaling a Car 101 Chapter 11: Making a Pass 104 The Burnout 104 Street Tires 106 Reaction Time 106 Mechanical Snafus 108 The First 60 Feet 109 Starting-Line Ratio 110 Dissecting The Run 111 Comparing Runs 112 Chapter 12: Suggestions for a More Consistent and Winning Car 114 Tall Tires 115 Power Saving 115 Shifter Style 117 Transmission Brake 117 Weather Stations 117 2-Speed vs. 3-Speed 121 Data Records 123 Ignition System and RPM Limiters 125 Source Guide 128

SynopsisAuthor Dick Miller explains the physics behind what gets a car moving from a standing start. Getting the rear tires to really bite and gain maximum traction is divided into several small steps, and Miller walks you through each phase of the launch., While building big horsepower has become easier, putting that power down to the pavement is still quite a challenge. Getting great "bite" involves a lot more than sticky tires and a smoky burnout. The suspension system is being put to work in a way it was never designed to operate. A better understanding of exactly what is happening to the suspension when the car launches from a standing start will assist you in maximizing your car's effectiveness on the street or at the track. In How to Hook and Launch: Traction Mods for the Street & Strip , author Dick Miller explains the physics behind what gets a car moving from a standing start, and how to best harness the various powers at work. Getting the rear tires to really bite and gain maximum traction is divided into several small steps, and Miller walks you through each phase of the launch. Today's enthusiasts face a wide range of potential traction improvements, from softer tires and basic bolt-ons to complete or partial chassis replacements. Most opt for something in-between, where some well-engineered components are chosen to replace the factory equipment and offer a greater capability and range of adjustment. It is this range of upgrades where Miller spends most of his time, explaining what the parts and pieces do, and how to use them to their highest potential.

LC Classification NumberTL236.2.M55 2012