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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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The Affordable Porsche: The Complete Guide to Buying and Running a Low-cost Porsche

Many drivers dream of owning a Porsche, particularly an example of the legendary 911, but to many this ambition appears to be beyond reach. This comprehensive guide, written in straightforward, down-to-earth style, aims to inspire would-be Porsche owners to turn their dreams into reality, by identifying and providing inside information on the models that can be bought for up to GBP10,000. Advice is provided on buying, repairing and running the cars cost-effectively, including suggestions on where (and where not) to source parts. Essential reading for anyone looking to buy and run a Porsche on a budget.

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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 High-Performance Driving Handbook

An update of driving techniques and the latest technology for Porsches, from the world's foremost driver of the marque.

by Vic Elford
Paperback, 175 pages, 2nd Edition

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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: A Photographic Portrait

Active between 1969 and 1973, the Porsche 917 was an iconic racing car that won numerous sports car races, including two victories in the famous Le Mans 24 Hours. The diversity and sheer accomplishment of its track career is the focus of this extensive and highly visual study, published on the 40th anniversary of the 917's race debut. Produced in a large format and containing more than 800 photographs from many key sources, including the Porsche archive itself, along with the author's detailed and meticulously researched text, this is essential reading for all sports car racing enthusiasts.

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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 1965-2004 (Red Book Series)