Auto Math Handbook HP by John Lawlor Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of Auto Math Handbook HP
Book Review: Excellent reference tool
Summary: 5 Stars
This is the book for all of us Gearheads who fell asleep during our math classes wondering the relevance of the mathematics to the machine of our choice. After a brief introduction, Mr. Lawlor goes right into relevant formulae for determining everything from horsepower to how larger or smaller tires affect your acceleration and fuel economy. All of the math is presented in a very accessible manner and suddenly a formula is no longer a fearsome beast to inspire terror, but a useful tool to help you extract more efficiency from your auto, doesn't matter if it's a fire breathing pro- street Chevelle or a corner taming Alfa. In addition to demystfying mathematics, the book contains many useful conversions and tables. A must-have for any Gearhead or Garage Engineer.Book Review: TOO BASIC
Summary: 2 Stars
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.Book Review: A gold mine for smart racers!
Summary: 5 Stars
This book shows you how to use math to make your car perform better on a road course, the strip or the street. I learned how to see engines, torque curves, gearing etc. in an entirely different way. I can make changes with confidence that I am going in the right direction. If you can work a calculator, you can use this book!Book Review: Quick Reference for automotive formulas
Summary: 3 Stars
One of the primary resources for creating my online gearcalculators. Besides the gear formulas I use, here are some others...* Determine Displacement/Bore and Stroke
* Determine Compression Ratio
* Determine Carburetor CFM requirements
* Calculating Horsepower and Torque
* Weight Displacement
* Weight Transfer
* Determine Center of Gravity
and more...
This book does not overwhelm you with complex formulas. It keeps them simple. This a must have for the do-it-yourselfer automotive shelf.
Book Review: A very usefull book to a car nut, and very easy to work with
Summary: 4 Stars
The book has a lot of equations for figuring out the stats on your car, it's missing one star, because it is missing a few that cam be nessesary.