Cartech Books, Automotive Wiring And Electrical Systems, Volume 2: Projects (PART #BOK-CT-SA345)

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Countless collector car owners are skilled at performing mechanical work, but for many of them, electrical work seems like a mystery, too complicated and too confusing. However, electrical upgrades are absolutely essential for a high-performance classic car or a modified car to perform at its best. With a firm understanding of the fundamentals, you can take this comprehensive guide and complete a wide range of electrical projects that enhance the performance and functionality of a vehicle.
In this revised edition (formerly titled
Automotive Electrical Performance Projects
) brilliant color photos and explanatory step-by-step captions detail the installation of the most popular, functional, and beneficial upgrades for enthusiasts of varying skill levels. Just a few of the projects included are: maximizing performance of electric fans; installing electronic gauges; upgrading charging systems; and installing a complete aftermarket wiring harness, which is no small task. Each facet is covered in amazing detail.
Veteran author Tony Candela, who wrote CarTech's previous best-selling title
Automotive Wiring and Electrical Systems
, moves beyond the theoretical and into real-world applications with this exciting and detailed follow-up. This Volume 2 is essential for any enthusiast looking to upgrade his or her classic vehicle to modern standards, and for putting all the knowledge learned in
Automotive Wiring and Electrical Systems
into practice.
This book is a 2015 International Automotive Media Competition (IAMC) Silver Award Winner.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

About the Author

Acknowledgments       

Introduction       


Chapter 1: Adding a Basic Circuit to Any Hot Rod

       Safety First 

       Project 1: Installing Interior Lighting

       Additional Functionality      

       Project 2: Adding Turn Signal and High-Beam Indicators  


Chapter 2: Performance Lighting

       Project 3: Servicing the Existing Headlight System

                       Part 1: Low Beams

                       Part 2: High Beams

                       Make the Appropriate Repairs 

       Project 4: Upgrading the Stock Headlights to Higher-Powered Units

       Summary    


Chapter 3: Performance Gauges

       Gauge Types 

       Project 5: Installing a Complete Set of Fully Electronic Gauges



Chapter 4: Electric Fans

       Project 6: Evaluating the Performance of Electric Cooling Fans 

       Project 7: Optimizing the Performance of Electric Cooling Fans 

       Summary


Chapter 5: High-Performance Charging Systems

       Project 8: Determining Alternator Output

       Project 9: Upgrading the Alternator

       Project 10: Relocating the Battery to the Trunk 

       Summary 


Chapter 6: Aftermarket Wiring Harness 

       Project 11: Installing a Traditional Aftermarket Wiring Harness

       Part 1: Begin the Project 

       Part 2: Time to Adapt 

       Part 3: Wire the Turn Signal Switch

       Part 4: Wire the Ignition Switch

       Part 5: Wire the Engine Compartment

       Part 6: Wire the Interior Lights

       Part 7: Wire the Windows

       Part 8: Complete Wiring to Center Console 

       Part 9: Last-Minute Details

       Part 10: Test Everything


Source Guide

SPECIFICATIONS

Pages 144
Size 8.5 X 11 (inches)
Format Paperback / softback
Illustrations 394 color
Publisher CarTech
ISBN 9781613252291
Product Code SA345
ISBN 9781613252291
Product Code SA345

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