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How to Rebuild and Modify Porsche 911 Engines 1966-1989

Never-before published information details the nuances of this daunting task! From dropping the engine, to reconditioning and blueprinting, through final reinstallation and break-in, Dempsey guides you step-by-step through the pitfalls often experienced by even the best mechanics. Contains reliable information on parts interchange, performance modifications, reliability upgrades, teardown procedures, and potential problems encountered along the way. This is essential information for do-it-yourselfers and for those looking to hire a professional.

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Porsche Boxster Story

The Boxster, launched in 1996, has been a huge success for Porsche.With sales having improved steadily to reach today's level of 30,000 a year, it's now level-pegging with the legendary 911. There is no-one better to write about the Boxster than Paul Frere, himself something of a Porsche legend, as the author of Porsche 911 Story, now in its seventh edition. He tells the full story of this flagship two-seater, which, despite considerable performance, is remarkably practical for everyday road use.

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101 Projects for Your Porsche 911, 1964-1989

This all-color collection guide leads 1964-1989 911 model owners through 101 carefully selected projects. Illustrated with step-by-step, full-color photography, these half-hour to 8-hour projects are perfect for the weekend mechanic. The projects are divided into performance, handling, and customization categories, and are accompied by a handy chart that indicates how much time, talent, and cash are needed.

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Porsche 928

The 928 was originally designed as a replacement for the legendary 911, although traditionalists wouldn't let the air-cooled machine die, and the fuel crisis that occurred soon after the new Grand Tourer was launched meant its stunning performance on the road would not be matched in the showrooms.There was hardly a bad word written about the 928 or the beautifully-engineered V8 that powered it when it was new, yet it always seemed to be in the shadow of its older, six-cylinder stablemate.

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Porsche 911 (964) Enthusiast's Companion: Carrera 2, Carrera 4, and Turbo 1989-1994

This comprehensive book is dedicated to the revolutionary Porsche 911s built between 1989 and 1994, known to aficionados and factory insiders as Auftragsnummer 964 (project number 964). Porsche 911 Enthusiast's Companion covers Carrera 2, Carrera 4, and Turbo models from 1989 to 1994.

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Porsche Turbo: The Full History

In 1975, when the Turbo went into series production, 260 horsepower were sufficient to put across its power philosophy. The peak of the output curve was reached by the fourth generation of Porsche's top model in 1996, when the special Turbo S edition was rated at 450 horsepower. The most recent, fifth-generation Porsche Turbo endeavors to bring the fast driver that much closer to sports car perfection. Paperback, 160 pages, United States, August 2004

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Porsche 911 Story: The Entire Development History

Describing the full history of this timeless sports car, Paul Frere, grand master of Porsche road testing and writing, brings his classic book right up to date in an eighth edition that includes details of model years 2003, 2004 and 2005, and the major competition successes of the GT3 models.

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Porsche 917: The Winning Formula

The super-fast Porsche 917 dominated international motorsport in the early 1970s. Designed to win the world-famous Le Mans 24 Hours race, the 917 became the focus of obsessive ambition for all connected with its spectacular existence. Here, from a Porsche expert with unprecedented access to company records and the engineers involved, is the full story of the 917, which in 1997 was voted the world's greatest racing car. Includes coverage of 917 development, the 1970 Le Mans 917 win, the 1100bhp racers, and drivers Elford, Redman, Attwood and Bell describing racing in an era when mistakes could so often prove fatal. Must-have literature for your racing library!

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Porsche 956/962

This work chronicles the history of Porsche's 956/962 sports car. It includes the development story of the 956; its low-key debut at Silverstone in 1982; and the Joest team's two consecutive Le Mans victories. It also includes appendices of international race victories and technical specifications.

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Porsche 911 Red Book 1965-2005 (Red Book Series)