| Edition |
1st ed. |
| Description |
vi, 154 pages : illustrations ; 28 cm |
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text txt rdacontent |
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unmediated n rdamedia |
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volume nc rdacarrier |
| Note |
"HPBooks-1537"--Spine. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 152-153). |
| Contents |
Introduction -- Basic engine terms, concepts & components -- Internal combustion engine fundamentals -- Engine airflow relationships -- How flow benches work -- Flow testing tools, measurements & calculations -- Establishing airflow testing standards -- Airflow calibrations & measurement standards -- Comparing flow numbers -- Flow testing intake & exhaust components -- Flow testing carburettors, fuel injection & manifolds -- Selecting camshafts with flow numbers -- Graphical analysis -- Computer stimulation programs -- Handy formulae & charts for gearheads -- Unit conversions & equivalents -- Resources. |
| Summary |
This informative, fully illustrated handbook includes basic discussion on the science of engine airflow and relationships, how flowbenches work, testing individual engine components, how to analyze the data, calibration issues, intake and exhaust tuning, engine formulas, and putting it all together for maximum performance. |
| Subject |
Automobiles -- Motors -- Modification.
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Automobiles -- Motors -- Maintenance and repair.
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Automobiles -- Performance.
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| ISBN |
9781557885371 |
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1557885370 |
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