Secrets of Speed (eBook)

Today’s techniques for 4-stroke engine blueprinting & tuning

Nick Swager (Autor)

eBook Download: EPUB

2019
128 Seiten
Veloce (Verlag)
978-1-78711-570-5 (ISBN)

Infos

The process of building 4-stroke engines to a professional standard, from selecting materials and planning work, right through to methods of final assembly and testing, written for the DIY engine builder in an
easy-to-understand style, and supported by approximately 200 photographs and original drawings. Containing five engine inspection and build sheets, and the contact details of approximately 45 specialist manufacturers and motorsport suppliers, the book explains build methods common to all 4-stroke engines, rather than specific makes or models. An essential purchase for all engine-building enthusiasts.

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Since the inception of car and motorcycle racing, people have been fascinated by the engines that power high-performance vehicles. This book reveals and explains modifications from the secretive world of motorsport. It is written in an easy-to-read style, perfect for the DIY engine builder who wants increase the power and reliability of their engine. The book explains build methods common to all 4-stroke engines, rather than specific makes or models, making the information ideal for the builder of either a period or modern engine.

Opening with planning suggestions about the types of tuning and modifications that can be undertaken, and their possible consequences to drivability, it then moves on to define tuning and blueprinting, and the inspection and build processes involved right through to testing a completed engine. It also has sections on ignition, exhaust and fuel systems, all made clearer by 200 original drawings and photographs. Containing five engine inspection and build sheets, and the contact details of approximately 45 specialist manufacturers and motorsport suppliers, this book is an essential purchase for all engine-building enthusiasts.

Autor

Nick Swager's experience building motorsport engines spans more than thirty years and two countries: the USA and Britain. Amongst others, he has worked on the development of drag racing and endurance engines and built motors for the Winston Cup Historic, WRC, and Mille Millia Historic. He has served a City and Guilds apprenticeship and has a BA in English.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 6.9.2019
• Reihe/Serie: SpeedPro
• Verlagsort: Exeter
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Natur / Technik ► Fahrzeuge / Flugzeuge / Schiffe ► Allgemeines / Lexika
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Sport ► Motor- / Rad- / Flugsport
• Themenwelt: Geisteswissenschaften ► Psychologie
• ISBN-10: 1-78711-570-4 / 1787115704
• ISBN-13: 978-1-78711-570-5 / 9781787115705