The photos in this edition are black and white.
Make your BMW 3-Series (E36) an even more capable driving machine by improving handling, stopping distance, and acceleration.
Veteran author Jeffrey Zurschmeide explains how to upgrade handling and control through the installation of aftermarket coilover springs, bushings, sway bars, and larger brakes. Producing more power is also a priority, so he shows you how to install and set up a cold air intake, ignition tuners, and exhaust system components.
You are also guided through work on cylinder heads, cams, and pistons and shown the right way to install superchargers and turbo kits. If your 3 Series is making more power, you need to get that power to the ground; guidance is provided for upgrading the transmission and limited-slip differential.
The E36 was the embodiment of the luxury sports sedan, and the standard that other manufacturers strived to reach. And as such, the BMW 3 Series became wildly popular with BMW, manufacturing 2.67 million E36 cars worldwide from 1992 to 1999.
The BMW 3 Series has set the benchmark for performance and luxury. But even at this benchmark, these cars can be dramatically improved. Each major component group of the car can be modified or upgraded for more performance, so you can build a better car that's balanced and refined. If you want to make your E36 a more capable vehicle in all respects, this book is your indispensable guide for making it a reality.
Founded in 1993 CarTech, Inc has become one of the leading publishers of how-to automotive titles for the hardcore enthusiast. In 1995 CarTech purchased the S-A Design line of book from Larry Schreib and Larry Atherton who had published their first book in 1976 titled, The Chevrolet Racing Engine, by Bill Grumpy Jenkins. This single title gained wide recognition as “the bible” of high performance engine design and assembly.
CarTech has continued to expand on this tradition and now has over 300 titles available for the enthusiast, in a wide variety of formats – from print to digital to video. Today, our publishing efforts include our traditional performance “S-A Design” titles along with race histories, biographies of industry icons; in addition to a number series that further assist readers with their projects.
| Format | Paperback / softback |
| Illustrations | 386 b/w photos |
| ISBN | 9781613255056 |
| Pages | 146 |
| Publisher | CarTech |
| Size | 8.5 X 11 (inches) |
