Description: About this productProduct InformationWalks readers through the complete engine, showcasing the methodology required to define each specific parameter, and how to translate the engineering math to hard measurements reflected in various engine parts, and a successful build.Product IdentifiersPublisherCartech, IncorporatedISBN-101934709476ISBN-139781934709474eBay Product ID (ePID)99624056Product Key FeaturesBook TitlePerformance Automotive Engine MathAuthorJohn BaechtelFormatTrade PaperbackLanguageEnglishTopicGeneral, AutomotivePublication Year2011GenreTechnology & Engineering, TransportationNumber of Pages160 PagesDimensionsItem Length11in.Item Height0.4in.Item Width8.5in.Item Weight19 OzAdditional Product FeaturesNumber of Volumes1 Vol.Lc Classification NumberTl210.B284 2011ReviewsAuthor Baechtel's experience and writing capabilities shine in Performance Automotive Engine Math , and this book will surely be a strong addition to any high-performance library.Table of ContentAcknowledgments 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 Cranking Compression Compression 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 Intake Manifolds Street 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 Predicting Horsepower from Airflow Looking 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 Fuel System Formulas at a Glance Chapter 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 Finding Displacement Finding Piston Speed Finding Stroke Length Other Calculators Engine Build/Content Sheet Engine Assembly Sheet Chapter 14: Engine Simulation and Modeling Software Performance Trends Racing Systems Analysis Comp Cams/ProRacing Sim Motion Software Support Programs Appendix A: Abbreviations and Acronyms Appendix B: Handy Conversion Factors Appendix C: Glossary Source GuideCopyright Date2011Target AudienceTradeLccn2010-042285Dewey Decimal629.25001/51Dewey Edition22IllustratedYes
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Narrative Type: Do-It-Yourself
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Book Title: Performance Automotive Engine Math
Number of Pages: 160 Pages
Language: English
Publisher: Cartech, Incorporated
Publication Year: 2011
Item Height: 0.4 in
Topic: General, Automotive
Illustrator: Yes
Genre: Transportation, Technology & Engineering
Item Weight: 19 Oz
Author: John Baechtel
Item Length: 11 in
Item Width: 8.5 in
Format: Trade Paperback
