Book Review: How to Tune and Modify Engine Management Systems

[TheStock]

Mitsubishi Eclipse Performance Projects, 1990 - 1999
Found this book and have been searching for a couple hours to find a copy to buy. Apparently not one single site that actually recognizes it has it in stock. Not even used copies... Anyone know anything about it?

 

[Quasimondo]

I completely realize this is a late post, but Andy informed me of this very recently. I thought I might add to the discussion. I know this has been discussed before, but I cannot seem to find the link to support my statement:



http://www.dsmtalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=164607&highlight=amazon
http://www.wincom.net/trog/autocross/books.html
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_ss_b...alias=stripbooks&field-keywords=turbocharging




Reading Material:



Modifying Your Mitsubishi Powered DSM & EVO's 4G63
By David Peterson

Engine Management: Optimizing Modern Fuel and Ignition Systems
By Dave Walker

Maximum Boost: Designing, Testing, and Installing Turbocharger Systems
by Corky Bell

Turbochargers
By Betty MacInnes





A random interesting link I came across in my searching:


http://www.holset.co.uk/files/2_3_1-how a turbocharger works.php

I was hoping local bookstores would have those books, but I guess I'll have to order them online. Mark Warner rewote MacInnnes' "Turbochargers" book, so I'd look for that copy instead since it has lots of updated information.
Amazon link

 

[DG-FNR]

It appears that there is a new, DSM-specific how-to tech book available now on Amazon:

Mitsubishi / Diamond Star Performance Tuning

I haven't gotten my copy yet, but word is that it was prepared with the assistance of some clued-in folks - it may be worth a look.

DG

 

[RedTurboEclipse]

Ah nice, another source for the dsm new... new dsmers. When I started all I relied on were my elders, vfaq, and rre. Now with these forums, its almost a sure thing you can find anything.

I also got lucky when a long time ago the entire service manual was available for download.

But more is better, I would like to take a gander at that book.

 

[JayRolla]

Sweet, might have to check it out.

 

[DSMunknown]

Ah nice, another source for the dsm new... new dsmers. When I started all I relied on were my elders, vfaq, and rre. Now with these forums, its almost a sure thing you can find anything.

I agree. This book reminds me of another book for the 4G63 lovers:



Modifying Your Mitsubishi Powered DSM or Evo's 4G63
By David Peterson




The book can also be found on Amazon.com.


Click on the second link I gave and go down to the "Customer Reviews" section. You will find this:

I regret to buy this book although I own my 1g DSM since 1991. I would rather read these from internet (DSM community) to save my money.

 

[freshlane]

nice! ill have to get a copy

 

[DSM90AWD]

I picked up the book last week and am about half-way in.

Not the best of writers as it reads like a patchwork of thoughts from multiple DSM Experts (which it is), without a whole lot added by the author except for some low level witticisms to keep the subject matter light. There are also a few obvious misstatements and errors in captioned pictures, but they are not really important.

Other than that, the book gives great history of DSMs and is an excellent compilation of Tech from the DSM Experts: Robert Young (Forced Performance), Mike Welsh (Road Race Engineering), David Buschur (Buschur Racing), Marco Passante (Magnus Motorsports), Various VFAQ Authors and many more.

Though most of this tech may not be new to those whom have been in the game for awhile, the book puts much into context as to why the experts went the route they did, which seems to have been lost over the years.

Definitely recommended

 

[GinNBoost]

I know hard to believe right? Anyway the title of the book is "Mitsubishi & Diamond Star Performance Tuning" by Keith Buglewicz. It only cost 17 dollars so I said what the hell and went ahead and bought it. It seems like it just recently came out too because the publishing date is January 2007. Pretty nice book if I do say so myself. Anyway, just thought I'd put this out there for anyone who wants to add something to their DSM books library.

 

[Snobordin8]

Awesome find! I might have to take a trip to Barnes and Noble tonight. It'll be interesting to see how it compares to the info on here.

 

[RWKustoms]

I wonder how good this book is, according to this guy's 3 stars out of 5 review on Amazon.com it doesn't seem like it'll have any advantages over this site.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/cu.../104-2266574-0167958?ie=UTF8&n=283155&s=books

 

[GinNBoost]

Well obviously this site is of far greater value than any book can provide. I only bought the book because it was cheap and I enjoy reading.

 

[blcktalipse]

Well obviously this site is of far greater value than any book can provide. I only bought the book because it was cheap and I enjoy reading.

ha ha what a loser ... everyone point and laugh because he likes to read hahahahaha ....




















ok so what was that book again?

 

[sleeper98GST]

Nice find man! I'll definitely be going to Barnes and Noble in the morning.
I personally hate reading, but when its a subject that I love I can't put it down. i.e. Cars, DSM, Playboy.

 

[My91TalonTSi]

I only bought the book because it was cheap and I enjoy reading.

Nothing wrong with that. It's better for the brain then sitting in front of the TV.

 

[oldman]

Playboy.

Wasn't aware you were suppose to read it.

 

[Quasimondo]

I wonder how good this book is, according to this guy's 3 stars out of 5 review on Amazon.com it doesn't seem like it'll have any advantages over this site.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/cu.../104-2266574-0167958?ie=UTF8&n=283155&s=books

I just ordered this book from Amazon, I'll have an unofficial review as soon as it comes in.

 

[sleeper98GST]

Wasn't aware you were suppose to read it.

I don't read them, but I still can't put them down.

 

[Module Unknown]

There's also another DSM book out there. https://secure.buschurracing.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=23_75&products_id=862&osCsid=b7ad5d77f4e23d77c5bd981d4aecf5a1

If either give a history/background on the cars I think it would be interesting, but as stated before there's probably much more information to be had here and on the rest of the internet.

 

[thegchild04]

Did anyone ever get that book that Buschur came out with a while back. It was supposed to be a little more in depth then your average tuner book. He wanted more then $10 dollars for it, so I didn't buy it .

Ill have to go take a look at this book though

 

[ROOKIE1]

Wasn't aware you were suppose to read it.

You mean it has words in it ? Wait thats a horse...

 

[TurboTalonAwd95]

hey whats up. I got this book not to long ago and its awsome. its called
MITSUBISHI & DIAMOND STAR PERFORMANCE TUNING: a hands on guide for building the ultimate High performance Eclipse,Talon or Laser. It covers everything from how dsm were created to chooding the right one, power and performance by make and model.It has basic tuning like bolt-ons and has intermediate tuning like turbo systems and messing with boost ratios . It has every aspect of upgrading and has differetn choices and some gains you can expect. ITs like dsmtuners but in a book.

If you a newbie,just getting it DSM's ,very into Dsm's, this book is great and i reccomend picking it up. its by HPBOOKS author Keith Buglewicz its only $20. I picked mine up at Barnes & noble. i had to pre order it thought

 

[T9S1i]

where did you get it? amazon.com?

 

[blcktalipse]

found here but i found it cheaper

http://www.amazon.com/Modifying-Your-Mitsubishi-Powered-EVOs/dp/0977148270
here
http://www.fye.com/viewproduct.htm?productId=7218309&extid=df00033

 

[1gcrazy]

I wonder if its even worth the money if you know a little bit about these cars...I guess it'd be good bathroom material at least...

 

[MyBlack94GST]

Uh, that's the Buschur book. From what I've heard, not that great, especially compared to what you can find online.

Edit: The first one. I hadn't seen the second one before.