sahunt66 Posted April 20, 2005 Share #1 Posted April 20, 2005 How to Modify Your Nissan&Datsun: Ohc Engineby Frank HonsowetzIf you have this book, what do you think of it? I'm thinking of buying it if for nothing else than for interesting reading. My Z is stock but I'm interested in doing performance mods here and there over time. Thanks,Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beandip Posted April 20, 2005 Share #2 Posted April 20, 2005 what can we till you , buy the book. I bought mine on amazon.com years ago along with HOW TO RESTORE . Which I have used much more. Gary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hls30.com Posted April 20, 2005 Share #3 Posted April 20, 2005 That was the first Z book I bought-shortly after I bought my first Z!Will Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chino 240Z Posted April 20, 2005 Share #4 Posted April 20, 2005 I liked the book. Each motor builder will have their own ideas, several ways to skin a cat. This is a good guide as to what one can expect in building for HP and good aspects that you or your engine builder should address. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AChev Posted April 20, 2005 Share #5 Posted April 20, 2005 I have the book, although I haven't really gotten to use it much, I have other more important aspects to complete first. If you like "How to Restore your Z" and "How to rebuild your datsun engine" then you will definately like this one. The format and setup is very similar to the other 2 books, just different content Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bambikiller240 Posted April 21, 2005 Share #6 Posted April 21, 2005 There are several "motor" books which are useful to have. This is one of them. As the title says it covers a variety of modifications.There is another book called How to Rebuild Datsun/Nissan OHC Engines", which is more geared to stock rebuilds (and very minor modifications). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hls30.com Posted April 21, 2005 Share #7 Posted April 21, 2005 The Second book I bought!Will Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricB Posted April 21, 2005 Share #8 Posted April 21, 2005 Get it already.-e Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sahunt66 Posted April 21, 2005 Author Share #9 Posted April 21, 2005 I guess I'll just have to buy all the books. Can't think of a better subject to read about. :classic: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texasz Posted April 21, 2005 Share #10 Posted April 21, 2005 One thing to realize it that there is the original printing and then an '84 reprint out there. I have heard that the original is better than the reprint. I personally have the reprint (just got it but haven't read it yet)...and the originals go for a large some of cash on eBay...like $80+ :surprised If anyone here is willing to part with an original printing for a FAIR price, not an eBay price, please let me know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperDave Posted April 21, 2005 Share #11 Posted April 21, 2005 I have it, and have read and re-read sections of it. It's pretty clear about basic prep you need to do for a hi-performance engine. It doesn't keep me from occassionally doing stupid stuff...Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bambikiller240 Posted April 21, 2005 Share #12 Posted April 21, 2005 One thing to realize it that there is the original printing and then an '84 reprint out there. I have heard that the original is better than the reprint. I personally have the reprint (just got it but haven't read it yet)...and the originals go for a large some of cash on eBay...like $80+ :surprised If anyone here is willing to part with an original printing for a FAIR price, not an eBay price, please let me know. The book you are referring to is the "How to Modify Datsun Engines & Chassis", and your info is correct regarding the two versions. The original book has 240 pages and was published in 1973, the Reprint has only ~180 pages. Just keep your eye on eBay. Two years ago I found an original HTMDE&C book (in extremely good & clean condition) being auctioned by a "book seller" (that is a person who sells books, not a Datsun fanatic) who listed it with a opening bid of $10 and a Buy-It-Now of $12.50 + $4 shipping. Obviously, I snagged it immediately. It had only been listed for about 50 minutes when I bought it. The Frank Honsowetz authored "How to Modify Datsun/Nissan Engines" book is a completely different book. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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