I dug out some old books after a good discussion in Tony1968 ’s build thread regarding heat extractor vent design and placement. It’s been a few years, and forgot I actually have multiple books that cover the handling and aerodynamics!
“How to Make Your Muscle Car Handle” is probably the best first step to improving handling. For many, it’s probably enough info. For some others, myself included, it’s a good start. I have a few other books on the subjects of chassis, handling and/or aerodynamics, but I found the three below to be the most useful.
Here’s the first. It’s heavily focused on stock car racing, but several of the subjects can be useful in our projects.
Here is the second. Much of it is focused on racing, but there is also a significant amount of information relative to street cars. It’s copyrighted in 1976 so the “technology” is so far out of date it’s comical, but the basic engineering principles remain true. Highly recommended if you can get your hands on a copy.
The third book is the one I was recalling in our discussion. This one was copyrighted in the 90s, but again the basic engineering principles remain true today. Another highly recommended book. These last two are the basis for many of the numerous tweaks I made on the suspension and chassis, and will make on the body as it’s completed.
“How to Make Your Muscle Car Handle” is probably the best first step to improving handling. For many, it’s probably enough info. For some others, myself included, it’s a good start. I have a few other books on the subjects of chassis, handling and/or aerodynamics, but I found the three below to be the most useful.
Here’s the first. It’s heavily focused on stock car racing, but several of the subjects can be useful in our projects.
Here is the second. Much of it is focused on racing, but there is also a significant amount of information relative to street cars. It’s copyrighted in 1976 so the “technology” is so far out of date it’s comical, but the basic engineering principles remain true. Highly recommended if you can get your hands on a copy.
The third book is the one I was recalling in our discussion. This one was copyrighted in the 90s, but again the basic engineering principles remain true today. Another highly recommended book. These last two are the basis for many of the numerous tweaks I made on the suspension and chassis, and will make on the body as it’s completed.
