4.3 out of 5 stars
Custom Auto Electrickery will help the home based enthusiast unravel the mysteries surrounding Auto Electricals and Electronics. Author Choco Munday explains every area of this field in easy to understand layman's terms. From a simple rewire to installing and troubleshooting your own engine management system, it is all covered in this book.
4.6 out of 5 stars
It's no secret that today's cars are doing more with less. Here is information and guidance on modern, efficient, auto electronic and electrical systems that will work well in your car. This book provides a practical guide to converting, installing and maintaining the following: Electronic Fuel Injection; Electronic Ignition; Engine Management; New, compact, high output alternators; High torque starter motors; Modern wiring systems and Auto Electronic/Electrical accessories. This book examines the practical application of these systems and covers most of the available technologies.
Customer Review
IMHO
5.0 out of 5 stars. Dragging old school muscle into the 21st
century the easy way
Reviewed in the United States on July 10, 2008
If your looking at injecting almost any engine this is the book. Its
written so anyone can understand it. The layout really suits my
learning style, never seems to complex and seems to come from a really
down to earth guy who knows what the average Joe is trying to do. If
you've looked into injection and think you cant afford it, think
again. This book will save you hundreds. Explains all the sensors and
hardware required and how they need to be fitted to inject almost any
engine. Great links and websites where these parts can be bought in
most cases cheaper than you'd think. Great book for the beginner with
enough ideas proposed for more advanced people wanting to take the
extra step. A must have.
The Australian Fords of the 90's and early 2000s were powered by inline 6 and 5.0L EFI V8 engines. The transmissions used were the BTRE electronically controlled transmissions, a strong, reliable four speed with lock up converter. They have the same bolt pattern as the three speed C4 used behind 289 and 302 Windsor V8 engines and are cheap and plentiful. The 5L V8 and BTR combination is a popular swap into a Hot Rod, earlier Fords or custom vehicles. This book describes the wiring and electronics required to make them work outside of the factory configuration. It is written in easy to understand language that any back yard mechanic can understand. It includes model numbers and information for the controllers, circuit diagrams and test procedures. There is information on third party components, modifications, and troubleshooting. The Author fitted this combination into a 1956 Ford Crown Victoria with a stroked 5L and eight stack injection.
