Download or read book How to Choose Camshafts Time Them for Maximum Power written by Des Hammill and published by Veloce Publishing. This book was released on 1998 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How to Choose Camshafts & Time Them for Maximum Power By Des Hammill. Choose the right camshaft the first time! From the smallest 4-cylinders to the largest V8s, this guide covers pushrod operated valve engines, single ohc engines, twin ohc engines, and camshaft timing techniques for all engines. Includes coverage of durations, lift and lobe phasing, finding the best possible camshaft timing position every time. Detailed information that will assure maximum performance! Sftbd., 8 1/4"x 9 3/4", 64 pgs., 100 b&w ill.
Download or read book How to Build High Performance Chevy Small Block Cams Valvetrains written by Graham Hansen and published by CarTech Inc. This book was released on 2005 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Graham Hansen, author of the best-selling SA Design title How To Build Big-Inch Chevy Small Blocks, takes the mystery out of camshaft and valvetrain function, selection, and design. He covers camshaft basics, including a thorough explanation of how a cam operates in conjunction with the rest of the engine and valvetrain. He discusses technical terms like overlap, lobe centerline, duration, lift, and cam profiling. Comparisons between roller and flat-tappet cams are addressed and analyzed. This book covers rocker arms, lifters, valves, valvesprings, retainers, guideplates, pushrods, and cam drives, as well as detailed information on how to degree a cam and choose the proper cam for your application. Finally, matching cams to cylinder heads, analyzing port flow, and proving it all through dyno tests round out this informative volume.
Download or read book How to Build and Power Tune Weber and Dellorto DCOE and DHLA Carburettors written by Des Hammill and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book How to Build Max Performance Mopar Big Blocks written by Andrew Finkbeiner and published by CarTech Inc. This book was released on 2009 with total page 133 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Naturally aspirated Mopar Wedge big-blocks are quite capable of producing between 600 to 900 horsepower. This book covers how to build Mopar's 383-, 400-, 413-ci, 440-ci engines to these power levels. Discussed is how to select a stock or aftermarket block for the desired performance level. The reciprocating assembly is examined in detail, so you select the right design and material for durability and performance requirements. Cylinder heads and valve train configurations are crucial for generating maximum horsepower and torque and this volume provides special treatment in this area. Camshafts and lifters are compared and contrasted using hydraulic flat tappet, hydraulic roller and solid flat tappet cams. Also, detailed engine builds at 600, 700, 800, and 900 horsepower levels provide insight and reveal what can be done with real-world component packages.
Download or read book How to Build Max Performance Chevy Small Blocks on a Budjet written by David Vizard and published by CarTech Inc. This book was released on 2009 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Renowned engine builder and technical writer David Vizard turns his attention to extracting serious horsepower from small-block Chevy engines while doing it on a budget. Included are details of the desirable factory part numbers, easy do-it-yourself cylinder head modifications, inexpensive but effective aftermarket parts, the best blocks, rotating assembly (cranks, rods, and pistons), camshaft selection, lubrication, induction, ignition, exhaust systems, and more.
Download or read book How to Build Max Performance Mitsubishi 4G63t Engines written by Robert Bowen and published by CarTech Inc. This book was released on 2008-08-01 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How to Build Max-Performance Mitsubishi 4G63 Engines covers every system and component of the engine, including the turbocharger system and engine management. More than just a collection of tips and tricks, however, this book includes a complete history of the engine and its evolution, an identification guide, and advice for choosing engine components and other parts, including bolt-ons and transmission and drivetrain upgrades. Profiles of successful built-up engines show the reader examples of what works and helpful guidance for choosing the path of their own engine build.
Download or read book How to Build Max Performance Pontiac V 8s written by Rocky Rotella and published by CarTech Inc. This book was released on 2012 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book includes in-depth reviews of factory performance components, and gives advice on the proper way to modify them for optimal power and durability. It also give an assessment of the many aftermarket accessories offered for these great engines.
Download or read book David Vizard s How to Build Horsepower written by David Vizard and published by CarTech Inc. This book was released on 2010 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Extracting maximum torque and horsepower from engines is an art as well as a science. David Vizard is an engineer and more aptly an engine building artist who guides the reader through all the aspects of power production and high-performance engine building. His proven high-performance engine building methods and techniques are revealed in this all-new edition of How to Build Horsepower. Vizard goes into extreme depth and detail for drawing maximum performance from any automotive engine. The production of power is covered from the most logical point from the air entering the engine all the way to spent gasses leaving through the exhaust. Explained is how to optimize all the components in between, such as selecting heads for maximum flow or port heads for superior power output, ideal valvetrain components, realizing the ideal rocker arm ratios for a particular application, secrets for selecting the best cam, and giving unique insight into all facets of cam performance. In addition, he covers how to select and setup superchargers, nitrous oxide, ignition and other vital aspects of high-performance engine building.
Download or read book Donny S Unauthorized Technical Guide to Harley Davidson 1936 to Present written by Donny Petersen and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2014-07-01 with total page 747 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Do you want to make your Harley-Davidson run faster? Author Donny Petersen, with more than forty years of experience working on and designing Harleys, shows you how to make anything from mild to wild enhancements to your bike. He progresses from inexpensive power increases to every level of increased torque and horsepower. With graphics, pictures, and charts, Donnys Unauthorized Technical Guide to Harley-Davidson, 1936 to Present offers the real deal in performancing your Harley-Davidson Evolution and guides you on a sure-footed journey to a thorough H-D Evolution performance understanding. This volume examines the theory, design, and practical aspects of Evolution performance; provides insight into technical issues; and explains what works and what doesnt in performancing the Evolution. He walks you through detailed procedures such as headwork, turbo-supercharging, nitrous, big-inch Harleys, and completing simple hop-up procedures like air breathers, exhausts, and ignition modifications. In easy-to-understand terms, Donnys Unauthorized Technical Guide to Harley-Davidson, 1936 to Present shares performance secrets and provides clear guidance into what works, what does not, and whats just okay with performancing the Harley Evolution power train.
Download or read book How to Rebuild the Small Block Ford written by George Reid and published by CarTech Inc. This book was released on 2008 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This revised and updated color edition of How to Rebuild the Small-Block Ford walks you step by step through a rebuild, including: planning your rebuild, disassembly and inspection, choosing the right parts, machine work, assembling your engine, and first firing and break-in.
Download or read book Maximum Performance written by James J. Schild Jim Schild and published by . This book was released on with total page 170 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book 101 Harley Davidson Performand Projects written by Kenna Love and published by Motorbooks. This book was released on 1998 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Put a veteran mechanic on your bookshelf. From simple 15-minute jobs such as lubing cables and bolting on new air cleaners to more advanced tasks such as cam changes and swapping heads, this how-to guide offers carefully selected projects you can do in a weekend. Color photographs guide you step-by-step through each performance project. Explains why each project should be done and what performance gains you can expect.
Download or read book Subaru Impreza written by Brian Long and published by Veloce. This book was released on 2006 with total page 238 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Perceived as a replacement for the long running Leone, the Impreza quickly gained a great reputation through Subaru's successful WRC program. This book covers the full story of the Impreza, from concept through to the current production car, looking at the rally machines along the way, and illustrated throughout with contemporary material. Now with over 400 mainly color pictures and significant additional text, this is a fantastic warts and all account of an amazing car.
Download or read book Oldsmobile V 8 Engines written by Bill Trovato and published by CarTech Inc. This book was released on 2015-09-15 with total page 145 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The traditional Oldsmobile V-8 powered some of the most memorable cars of the muscle car era, from the 442s of the 1960s and early 1970s to the Trans Ams of the late 1970s. These powerful V-8s were also popular in ski boats. They have found a new lease on life with the recent development of improved aftermarket cylinder heads, aggressive roller camshafts, and electronic fuel injection. Author Bill Trovato is recognized as being one of the most successful Oldsmobile engine experts, and he openly shares all of his proven tricks, tips, and techniques for this venerable power plant. In this revised edition of Oldsmobile V-8 Engines: How to Build Max Performance, he provides additional information for extracting the best performance. In particular, he goes into greater detail on ignition systems and other areas of performance. His many years of winning with the Olds V-8 in heads-up, street-legal cars proves he knows how to extract maximum power from the design without sacrificing durability. A complete review of factory blocks, cranks, heads, and more is teamed with a thorough review of available aftermarket equipment. Whether mild or wild, the important information on cam selection and Olds-specific engine building techniques are all here. Fans of the traditional Olds V-8 will appreciate the level of detail and completeness Trovato brings to the table, and his frank, to-the-point writing style is as efficient and effective as the engines he designs, builds, and races. Anyone considering an Oldsmobile V-8 to power their ride will save time, money, and headaches by following the clear and honest advice offered in Oldsmobile V-8 Engines: How to Build Max Performance. Plenty of full-color photos and step-by-step engine builds showcase exactly how these engines should be built to deliver the most power per dollar.
Download or read book Big Block Chevy Performance written by Dave Emanuel and published by Penguin. This book was released on 1995 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book High Performance Chevy Small Block Cylinder Heads written by Graham Hansen and published by CarTech Inc. This book was released on 2007 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book shows you how to choose the best cylinder head for your application. It covers both Gen I and Gen II small-block Chevy versions, occasionally touching on the Gen III and Gen IV production versions. This book taps into some of the best small-block Chevy cylinder head resources this country has to offer with a combination of insight and best guesstimates, because much of what we know about port design and airflow management falls under the category of art rather than science.
Download or read book Mazda Miata Enthusiasts Manual written by Rod Grainger and published by Veloce Publishing. This book was released on 1995-06 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rod set out to create a new kind of owner's workshop manual--friendly, easy to understand, yet more detailed than any other manual: this book is the result, Rod stripped down an MX-5 ('Miata' USA/'Eunos' Japan) in a domestic garage using ordinary tools and, in the process, took over 1500 step-by-step photographs. The result is a superbly detailed text which passes on to the reader every detail of important jobs, including how problems can be overcome without resorting to special tools.
