The Design And Tuning Of Competition Engines 6th Ed. Edition

Philip Hubert Smith (Author), David N. Wenner (Author)

ISBN 10: 0837601401 / ISBN 13: 9780837601403

Published by Bentley Publishers, 1977

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ISBN 0837601401. Hardback. Sixth Revised Edition from 1977 as stated on the copyright page. Very Small previous owners name on the first page in, otherwise book is a Tight sound unmarked copy in Very Good to Near Fine condition. Dustjacket is in Very Good condition with some edgewear. The dustjacket has been placed in a Brodart protective cover by us to protect it and it looks much better than described. . This does not affect the dustjacket in any way, as all taping is done on the outside of the protector. This book is The Design and Tuning of Competition Engines Sixth Revised Edition from 1977. Seller Inventory # 226612

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Title: The Design And Tuning Of Competition Engines...

Publisher: Bentley Publishers

Publication Date: 1977

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Very Good

Dust Jacket Condition: Dustjacket included

Signed: No Signature

Edition: Later Edition.

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Synopsis:

No other book gives you better insight into the expert preparation of engines for racing and high-performance road use, whether your interest lies in street, oval track, drag, or stock car racing. The first chapters explain the fundamentals that govern high-performance engines: thermodynamic laws, gasflow, mechanical efficiency, and engine materials and construction. Understanding these basic factors is crucial to making correct decisions when tuning or modifying your engine. Actual engine preparation techniques are described in the middle section, including cylinder head work and balancing and blueprinting. The final part of the book focuses on modifying specific engines: American V8s, Porsche 911, Volkswagen Air-cooled and Water-cooled, Cosworth BDA, Formula Ford 1600, Datsun 4- and 6-cylinder, and Mazda rotary engines. You'll learn proven techniques to increase performance and reliability, and, just as important, which modifications won't give you meaningful gains.