The Supercharging Performance Handbook covers all aspects of supercharging a vehicle, whether carbureted or fuel-injected. Packed with thorough explanations of the different types of superchargers and aftercoolers available, expert guidance to help the reader decide which supercharger is right for which application, and in-depth discussion of such topics as efficiency, proper sizing, proper installation, and supporting systems modification, Supercharging Performance Handbook provides the knowledge you need to significantly increase your vehicle’s horsepower.
"Jeff Hartman's Supercharging Performance Handbook is highly recommended reading for any enthusiast planning a supercharged engine for his or her ride . . . There are 222 jam-packed pages that include sharp detailed photos and illustrated diagrams, charts and compressor maps and explanations to support them all. Hartman also includes the appropriate math and does a superb job of simplifying it for the mathematically challenged. In clear concise terms characteristic of Hartman's work and Motorbooks products in general, this book delivers everything the reader needs to know about supercharging a hot rod or a modern performance car. This book truly does serve as a supercharging handbook for both novice and experienced engine builders and tuners alike. There's a lot to absorb, but a dedicated read will leave you well armed with supercharger knowledge that applies to any type of supercharged engine." - HotRodEngineTech.com