Competition Engine Building: Advanced Engine Design & Assembly Techniques Book

Description: Competition Engine Building Advanced Engine Design and Assembly Techniques by John Baechtel Competition Engine Building stands alone as a premier guide for enthusiasts and students of the racing engine. It will also find favor as a reference guide for experienced professionals for years to come. The needs of a true competition engine are quite different than those of the engine under the hood of a typical commuter car. From the basic design needs, to the base component materials, to the sizes of the flow-related hardware, to the precision of the machining, to the capabilities of each pertinent system, very few similarities exist. Many books exist showcasing how to make street-based engines more powerful and/or durable. This book is different, in that it focuses purely on the needs of high rpm, high durability, high-powered racing engines. It begins by looking at the raw design needs, and then shares how these needs are met at the various phases of an engine's development, assembly, testing and tuning. This book features reviews of many popular modern tools, techniques, products, and testing/data collecting machinery. Showing the proper way to use such tools, how to accurately collect data, and how to use the data effectively when designing an engine, is critical information not readily available elsewhere. The special needs of a competition engine aren't commonly discussed, and the many secrets competition engine builders hold closely are openly shared on the pages here. Authored by veteran author John Baechtel, Competition Engine Building stands alone as a premier guide for enthusiasts and students of the racing engine. It also serves as a reference guide for experienced professionals anxious to learn the latest techniques or see how the newest tools are used. Baechtel is more than just an author, as he holds (or has held) several World Records at Bonneville. Additionally, his engines have won countless races in many disciplines, including road racing and drag racing. John Baechtel is a former editor of Car Craft and Hot Rod magazines and was a founding partner of the Westech Performance Group engine dyno-testing facility. With more than 34 years of high-performance engine and vehicle testing under his belt, he is a veteran author of many books. Table of Contents: Acknowledgments 5 Introduction 6 Chapter 1: Race Engine Planning 8 Consider the Limitations 9 Performance Objectives 15 Unlocking Hidden Power 17 How Cylinders Influence Each Other 18 Chapter 2: Torque and Horsepower 20 Volumetric Efficiency 22 Understanding BSFC 22 Where Power Comes From 23 What Influences Power? 24 Chapter 3: Cylinder Blocks 25 Grooming the Short Block 26 Block Type 26 Block Inspection 33 Machine Shop Processes 35 Chapter 4: Crankshafts 45 Crankshaft Types 46 Strength Treatments 49 Counterweights 49 Operating Conditions 51 Crankshaft Oiling 51 Engine Balancing 53 Crankshaft Dampening 54 Chapter 5: Piston Technology 56 Piston Speed 56 Acceleration 57 Piston Speed Issues 58 Selection Factors 58 Race Piston Terminology 64 Rings 65 Piston Ring Terminology 68 Ring Installation 69 Micro-Welding 69 Chapter 6: Connecting Rods 72 Rod Length as a Tuning Component 73 Connecting Rod Materials 75 Characteristics of Rod Activity 78 Rod-to-Piston Clearance 78 Chapter 7: Engine Bearings 80 Characteristics of Engine Bearings 81 Roller Cam Bearings 83 Clearances 83 Bearing Failures 84 Chapter 8: Cylinder Heads 87 Choosing a Cylinder Head 89 Valves and Valve Sizes 90 Chapter 9: Induction Systems 95 Dual-Plane Intakes 96 Single-Plane Intakes 98 Tunnel Ram Intakes 100 Plenum Characteristics 102 Mixture Conditioning 104 Surface Texturing 105 Reversion 106 Secondary Intake Considerations 106 Flow Testing 107 Electronic Fuel Injection 108 Chapter 10: Carburetors 110 Carburetor Selection 112 Exit Air Speed 113 Tuning Elements 114 Basic Tuning and Maintenance 116 Final Thoughts 117 Chapter 11: Camshafts 118 Understanding Cam Specs 119 Calculating Valve Lift 120 Finding TDC 121 Degreeing the Cam 121 Calculating Valve Overlap 126 Camshaft Terminology 126 Rocker Ratio Tuning 127 Duration 128 Camshaft Selection Criteria 129 Firing Order Swaps 129 Chapter 12: Sumps and Oiling 131 Wet Sump Systems 133 Dry Sump Systems 136 Oil Accumulators for Racing Engines 141 Common Modifications 141 Chapter 13: Ignition Systems 143 Ignition Choices 144 Race Engine Ignition Tips 147 Chapter 14: Exhaust Systems 148 PipeMax Header Software 150 Step Headers 150 Header Design Kit 152 Chapter 15: Engine Build Tips 153 Assembly Procedure 154 Chapter 16: Engine Startup and Maintenance 166 Startup and Break-In 166 Maintenance Program 170 Recommended Maintenance 172 Engine Dyno Testing 173 Source Guide 175 Softcover. 8 1/2x11. 176 pages. Many B&W photos. BRAND NEW! PLEASE NOTE: PHOTO IN THIS AUCTION IS A STOCK PHOTO OF THE BOOK. YOUR BOOK IS BRAND NEW FROM THE PUBLISHER, NEVER READ, NEVER SHELVED.

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