| Description |
1 online resource : color illustrations |
| Series |
SA design ; SA204 |
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S-A design ; SA204.
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| Contents |
Cover; Title Page; Copyright; Contents; Acknowledgments; Foreword by Jim McFarland; Introduction; Chapter 1: Basic Math and Science; Core Principles; Chapter 2: Engine Displacement; Cylinder Bore Diameter; Stroke Length; Calculating Displacement; Calculating Overbore Displacement; Calculating Bore and Stroke Relationships; Bore/Stroke and Rod/Stroke Ratios; Metric Conversions; Equivalent Displacement; What is Bore Spacing?; Sonic Checking; Practie Calculations; Displacement Formulas at a Glance; Chapter 3: Compression Ratio; Factors Affecting Compression Ratio; Finding V2; Displacement Ratio |
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Cranking CompressionCompression Ratio Formulas at a Glance; Chapter 4: Piston Speed; Maximum Piston Speed; Piston Acceleration; Calculating RPM Limits; Engine Balancing and Overbalancing; Calculating Piston Position; Piston Speed Formulas at a Glance; Chapter 5: Brake Horsepower and Torque; Calculating Horsepower from Torque; How to Read a Dyno Sheet, Part 1; Horsepower and Torque Ratings; Indicated Horsepower; Indicated Torque; Brake Mean Effective Pressure; Mechanical Efficiency; Torque and HP Formulas at a Glance; Chapter 6: Induction Math; Engine Air Capacity; Volumetric Efficiency |
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Intake ManifoldsStreet Carburetor vs Race Carburetor; Choosing Throttle Body Size; Calculating Turbocharger Carburetor Size; Sizing a Turbocharger; Boost and Supercharger Drive Ratios; Wave Tuning; Ram Effects and Inlet Cooling; How to Calculate Runner Cross Section; Induction Formulas at a Glance; Chapter 7: Cylinder Head Math; Converting Combustion Chamber Sizes; Evaluating Port Volumes; Calculating Valve Curtain Area; Calculating Optimum Port Area from Valve Size; Calculating Minimum Port Area; Calculating Port Velocity; Estimating Peak Engine Speed from Airflow |
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Predicting Horsepower from AirflowLooking at Valve-Lift-to-Diameter Ratios; Comparing Flow at Different Test Pressures; Understanding Exhaust-to-Intake Ratio; Cylinder Head Formulas at a Glance; Chapter 8: Exhaust System Math; PipeMax Exhaust System Calculations; Calculating Primary Tube Cross Section; Calculating Primary Tube Length; Calculating Collector Diameter and Length; Food for Thought; Exhaust System Wave Dynamics; Exhaust System Formulas at a Glance; Chapter 9: Fuel System Math; Understanding BSFC; How to Read a Dyno Sheet, Part 2; Fuel System Calculations |
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Fuel System Formulas at a GlanceChapter 10: Atmospherics and Combustion Math; Atmospheric Effects on Engine Performance; Density Altitude; Performance Weather Stations; Lambda and Air/Fuel Ratios; Dynamometer Correction Factors; Atmospheric/Combustion Formulas at a Glance; Chapter 11: Camshaft Math; Lobe Centers; Understanding Cam Specs; Calculating Valve Lift; Finding TDC; Degreeing the Cam; Calculating Valve Overlap; Camshaft Formulas at a Glance; Chapter 12: Tools and Equipment; Measurement Tools, Standards and Accuracy; Chapter 13: How To Build an Engine Math Spreadsheet |
| Summary |
The math used to design engines is portrayed in this book for both the budding engine enthusiast and the professional |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references |
| Notes |
Finding Displacement |
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Print version record |
| Subject |
Automobiles -- Motors -- Mathematics
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Automobiles -- Motors -- Mathematical models
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TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING -- Engineering (General)
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Automobiles -- Motors -- Mathematical models
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
9781613250211 |
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1613250215 |
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