S-A Design Automotive Books & Repair Manuals

How to Drift: The Art of Oversteer by S-A Design®. The photos in this edition are black and white. Drifting is the newest, most exciting motorsport S-A Design have seen in the United States since the invention of the limited slip...

How to Fabricate Automotive Fiberglass and Carbon Fiber Parts by S-A Design®. The photos in this edition are black and white. Fiberglass and composite parts are commonly used in many collector cars, hot rods, Corvettes, and even...

How to Hook and Launch: Traction Mods for Street and Strip by S-A Design®. The photos in this edition are black and white. While building big horsepower has become easier, putting that power down to the pavement is still quite a...

How to Install and Tune Nitrous Oxide Systems by S-A Design®. The photos in this edition are black and white. The use of nitrous oxide as a chemical supercharger has been extremely popular since the 80s, and technology advancements have...

How to Make Your Muscle Car Handle: Revised Edition by S-A Design®. The photos in this edition are black and white. When automotive manufacturers stuffed large V-8 engines into intermediate-size cars, the American muscle car was born....

How to Paint Muscle Cars and Show Cars Like a Pro by S-A Design®. Veteran author Tony Thacker teams up with LA-based award-winning painter extraordinaire Mick Jenkins to bring you this complete guide to show-quality painting. Included...

How to Paint Your Car on a Budget by S-A Design®. Author Pat Ganahl unveils dozens of secrets that will help anyone paint their own car. From simple scuff-and-squirt jobs to full-on, door-jambs-and-everything jobs, Ganahl covers...

How to Rebuild Any Automotive Engine by S-A Design®. The photos in this edition are black and white. There comes a time in every automobile's life when the engine just doesn't perform as it should anymore. It may be burning oil, it may...

How to Rebuild Ford Power Stroke Diesel Engines 1994-2007 by S-A Design®. Covers the vast majority of Power Stroke Diesels on the road. Each part of the engine is described and discussed in detail, with full-color photos of every...

How to Rebuild GM LS-Series Engines by S-A Design®. Step-by-step instructions on disassembly, cleaning, machining tips, pre-assembly fitting, and final assembly. This book gives guides you through both the easy and tricky procedures,...

How to Rebuild Honda B-Series Engines by S-A Design®. The photos in this edition are black and white. The first book of its kind, How to Rebuild the Honda B-Series Engine shows exactly how to rebuild the ever-popular Honda B-series...

How to Rebuild Pontiac V-8s-Updated Edition by S-A Design®. Drawing on his vast experience, Pontiac expert Rotella uses detailed captions and photos to show each crucial step of the disassembly, inspection, machine work, parts...

How to Rebuild VW Air-Cooled Engines: 1961-2003 (SA221) by S-A Design®. This book covers rebuilding the VW Type 1, 2, and 3 engines beginning in 1961, when a significant redesign improved the basic initial design. Step-by-step color...

How to Rebuild and Modify Chevy 348/409 Engines by S-A Design®. The photos in this edition are black and white. Chevy's W-series 348 and later the 409 became legends on the street, and in particular the 409 also became a legend on the...

How to Rebuild and Modify Ford C4 and C6 Automatic Transmissions by S-A Design®. In How to Rebuild and Modify Ford C4 and C6 Automatic Transmissions, author George Reid walks readers through the process step-by-step, from removing the...

How to Rebuild and Modify GM Turbo 400 Transmissions by S-A Design®. Walks you through the step-by-step rebuild and performance upgrade procedures. Over the last 50 years, literally millions of GM cars and trucks have been built with...

How to Rebuild and Modify High-Performance Manual Transmissions by S-A Design®. Breaks down the disassembly, inspection, modification/upgrade, and rebuilding process into detailed yet easy-to-follow steps consistent with S-A Design...

How to Rebuild and Modify Rochester Quadrajet Carburetors by S-A Design®. Includes history, an explanation of how the carb works, a guide to selecting the right carb, how to rebuild the carb, and extensive descriptions of...

How to Rebuild the Big-Block Chevrolet by S-A Design®. The photos in this edition are black and white. The Mark IV Chevrolet big-block, made from 1965 to 1976, produced legendary performance and is one of the greatest big-blocks of all...

How to Rebuild the Big-Block Mopar by S-A Design®. The photos in this edition are black and white. The Mopar big-block RB and B engines have powered millions of Dodge, Plymouth, and Chrysler cars from 1959 to 1978, including some of the...

How to Rebuild the Small-Block Ford by S-A Design®. Walks you, step-by-step, through a rebuild with detailed color photos along the entire way. Whether you're a first-time engine builder or a seasoned professional, this is the essential...

How to Rebuild the Small-Block Mopar by S-A Design®. The photos in this edition are black and white. Small-block Chrysler, Plymouth, and Dodge V-8 engines came in a variety of vehicles since 1964. These powerful, durable engines powered...

How to Repair Automotive Air-Conditioning and Heating Systems by S-A Design®. Automotive climate controls are complex and difficult to repair without proper instruction. A history of HVAC systems; airflow; the principles of refrigerant;...

How to Restore Your C3 Corvette: 1968-1982 by S-A Design®. This restoration guide provides in-depth, step-by-step information of common restoration procedures and features brilliant color photos so the reader can complete a...

How to Restore Your Camaro 1967-1969 by S-A Design®. The photos in this edition are black and white. About 700,000 Camaros were built from 1967 to 1969. The first-generation Camaro has won a die-hard following and has become an iconic...

How to Restore Your Chevy Truck: 1947-1955 by S-A Design®. The Advance Design era (1947-1955) has been overlooked for long enough and Deve Krehbiel, a well-known restoration expert who specializes in these trucks, puts his 40 years of...

How to Restore Your Chevy Truck: 1967-1972 by S-A Design®. Veteran author Kevin Whipps shows you how to inspect, assess, and accurately budget your 1967-1972 Chevy truck restoration project. You are taken through each major portion of...

How to Restore Your Chevy Truck: 1973-1987 by S-A Design®. Seasoned truck magazine writer Kevin Whipps explains real-world techniques for restoring classic Chevrolet and GMC trucks at home. You are shown how to comprehensively inspect,...

How to Restore Your Corvette: 1963-1967 by S-A Design®. The photos in this edition are black and white. The Corvette is in a league of its own. With a fanatical following and legendary performance reputation, GM has continuously...

How to Restore Your Mustang 1964 1/2-73 by S-A Design®. The photos in this edition are black and white. In the past, restoration guides have provided authenticity information, such as accurate paint codes, badges, wheels, and other...