The 4-Cylinder Engine Short Block High-Performance Manual: New Updated & Revised Edition (Speedpro) - Softcover

Hammill, Des

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1845844149 ISBN 13: 9781845844141

Publisher: Veloce, 2011

Synopsis

How to blueprint any 4-cylinder, 4-stroke engine's short block for maximum performance and reliability. Covers choosing components, crank and rod bearings, pistons, camshafts and much more. A complete practical guide on how to blueprint (optimize all aspects of specification) any 4-cylinder, four-stroke engine's short block to obtain maximum performance and reliability without wasting money on over-specced parts. Includes choosing components, crankshaft & conrod bearings, cylinder block, connecting rods, pistons, piston to valve clearances, camshaft, engine balancing, timing gear, lubrication system, professional check-build procedures and much more. Features: * Learn the secrets of the experts! * Applies to all 4-cylinder car engines (except diesel & two-stroke). * Essential reading for millions of car owners looking for more power. * Expert advice in non-technical English accompanied by clear photos & line illustrations. * Saves money by eliminating techniques that don't work and by maximising the use of modified standard components where possible. * Written by a professional competition engine builder.

About this title

Product Description

4-cylinder Engine Short Block High-performance Manual

About the Author

Des Hammill has a background in precision engineering and places great emphasis on accuracy. Des has vast experience of building all types of engine for many categories of motor racing. Having lived in many countries around the world, Des and his wife, Alison, currently live in Devon, England.

Edition details

• Publisher: Veloce
• Publication date: 2011
• ISBN 10: 1845844149
• ISBN 13: 9781845844141
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 112