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SA Design (SA462): CarTech’s “High-Performance Automotive Cooling Systems” Book

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When considering how well modern cars perform in many areas, it is easy to forget some of the issues motorists had on a regular basis more than four decades ago: plugs and points had to be frequently replaced, expected engine life was one-half to one-third what you see today, and overheating was a scourge in warm climates.

Today, if your vehicle isn’t modified for street or track, it’s easy to forget that modern cars even have coolant. But if it is, you know that contemporary muscle cars and hot rod engines are pushed to the limit with stroker kits and power adders that strain the capabilities of your cooling system.

In High-Performance Automotive Cooling Systems (SA462) from CarTech, Dr. John Kershaw explores the basics of a cooling system’s operation, including coolant and radiator options, how to manage radiator airflow and coolant speed through your engine (and why it’s important), cooling fans, and testing and installation of all components. Pick up this book to learn how to build a robust cooling system to complement your engine.

Pages: 128
Size: 8.5” x 11”
Format: Paperback
Illustrations: 349 color photos and illustrations

CarTech High-Performance Automotive Cooling Systems SA462

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SA Design (SA426): CarTech’s “How to Restore Your Volkswagen Beetle” Book

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Written by the specialists at Airkooled Kustoms in Hazel Green, Alabama, How to Restore Your Volkswagen Beetle from CarTech delivers on its title, walking you through the proper disassembly methods, restoration versus replacement, and reassembly best practices for what is perhaps the most charismatic automobile ever produced.

The Airkooled Kustoms crew, who know the Beetle like the back of their hand, cover everything related to the body, undercarriage, and interior, using step-by-step sequences to take you from unbolting the first nut to the final polish of paint.

Pages: 168
Size: 8.5” x 11”
Format: Paperback
Illustrations: 596 color photos

CarTech How to Restore Your Volkswagen Beetle SA426

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SA Design (CT625): CarTech’s “Hubert Platt: Fast Fords of the ‘Georgia Shaker’” Book

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In CarTech’s Hubert Platt: Fast Fords of the “Georgia Shaker,” Platt’s son (and fellow drag racer) Allen Platt explores his father’s impact on the NHRA universe. Known as the “Georgia Shaker,” Platt cut his motoring teeth on the long straightaways and twisty back roads of South Carolina while bootlegging moonshine. After a run-in with the law in 1958, Platt transferred his driving skills from illegal activity to sanctioned drag racing and began one of the most dominant runs in drag racing history until his retirement in 1977.

Hubert Platt: Fast Fords of the “Georgia Shaker” (CT625) dives in to Platt’s most famous machines, incomparable showmanship, and his 1986 induction into the NHRA Hall of Fame.

Pages: 192
Size: 8.5” x 11”
Format: Paperback
Illustrations: 254 color, 173 black and white

CarTech Hubert Platt Fast Fords of the Georgia Shaker CT625

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SA Design (CT632): CarTech’s “Mustang Special Editions”

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When Ford rolled out the Mustang in 1964, it quickly realized what it had on its hands. Soon, variations began to appear to capitalize on the car’s immense popularity. In just two short months, the first special-edition Mustang debuted at the Indianapolis 500, and the editions have just kept rolling on.

CarTech’s Mustang Special Editions: Over 500 Models Including Shelbys, Cobras, Twisters, Pace Cars, Saleens and More (CT632) covers factory offerings, regional promotions, third-party tuners, and more. With decades of research compiled and presented by authors Jonathan Klein and Jeffrey Klein, you’ll no doubt find Mustangs you didn’t even know existed, along with production numbers, key features, and photos wherever possible. This CarTech book is sure to become a go-to reference in your Mustang library or memorabilia collection.

Size: 10” x 10”
Format: Hardcover
Pages: 192
Illustrations: 457 (color), 52 (black and white)

CarTech Mustang Special Editions

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SA Design (CT637): “Tri-Five Chevrolet Data and ID Guide: 1955, 1956, 1957”

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Coming in December, Tri-Five Chevrolet Data and ID Guide: 1955, 1956, 1956 from CarTech is the definitive source book for what could be argued is the most recognizable body style of all time. Look up interior color combos, fuel injection options, and how to decipher a cowl tag. Author Patrick Hill has also included codes, charts, part numbers, and a wide variety of facts to satisfy any Tri-Five aficionado. Plus, the compact 5” x 8” size means you can stuff it in a pocket or glove box so it’s always on hand.

Pages: 192
Size: 5” x 8”
Format: Paperback

CarTech Tri-Five Chevrolet Data and ID Guide

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SA Design (SA352): CarTech’s “Ford FE Engines: How to Rebuild”

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Manufactured from the late 1950s through the mid-1970s, Ford FE engines served as the large-displacement drivers in the Ford lineup. With the FE standing for “Ford Edsel,” these engines were designed to increase displacement over the earlier Y-Block engines. As the model grew, the FE performed admirably as a heavy passenger car and light truck engine—as well as became quite accomplished in performance circles.

Part of CarTech’s Workbench series, Ford FE Engines: How to Rebuild walks readers through rebuilding these legendary engines, including identification and selection, disassembly, cleaning, parts cleaning and assessment, machine shop processes, selecting replacement parts, reassembly, and start-up/break-in techniques. Author Barry Rabotnick also shares tips such as performance upgrades, trouble spots, and special tools needed—as well as a few of his own professional secrets.

Pages: 144
Size: 8.5” x 11”
Format: Paperback
Illustrations: 388 color photos & charts

CarTech Ford FE Engines How to Rebuild

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CarTech (SA390): Full-Size Ford Restoration: 1960-1964

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With more than 2.3 million full-size Fords produced from 1960 to 1964, a restoration book for these cars has been desperately needed—and here it is! Author Colin Kleer, president of Pennsylvania’s Three Rivers chapter of the Galaxie Club, puts his decades of experience restoring these cars into Full-Size Ford Restoration: 1960–1964 from CarTech.

Featuring step-by-step procedures on body, driveline, chassis, and interior components, Kleer shows, with more than 400 photos and text, how to restore a full-size Ford to its former glory. Crucial projects such as rust repair and driveline maintenance help guarantee that your Ford will be sound and solid for years to come after the restoration.

Releasing in late August!

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  • Pages: 192
  • Size: 5” x 11”
  • Format: Paperback
  • Illustrations: 506 color

CarTech Full-Size Ford Restoration 1960-1964

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