Competition Engine Building: Advanced Engine Design & Assembly Techniques Book

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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.
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