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.
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.
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
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