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Good Reads on Engine Theory?
beagley - 18/12/09 at 02:08 PM

I am really getting into engine theory and engine design. I'm looking for some reading material that goes into more depth on how/why an engine is set up a particular way.

I would consider myself an intermediate on engine knowledge so books that are about suck, squeeze, bang, blow can be skipped over. I'm looking more for piston speed, volumetric efficiency, manifold design, things like that if its any help.

Any of you guys have old text books that you're wanting to get rid of?

Thanks,

Beags

brianthemagical - 18/12/09 at 02:21 PM

advanced engine tech by hiesler
internal combustion engine fundamentals by heywood
pro engine blue printing by watson

GMPMotorsport - 18/12/09 at 02:36 PM

quote:
Originally posted by beagley
I am really getting into engine theory and engine design. I'm looking for some reading material that goes into more depth on how/why an engine is set up a particular way.

I would consider myself an intermediate on engine knowledge so books that are about suck, squeeze, bang, blow can be skipped over. I'm looking more for piston speed, volumetric efficiency, manifold design, things like that if its any help.

Any of you guys have old text books that you're wanting to get rid of?

Thanks,

Beags


Best bet is the old libary, that way you can have a read and if it's not what you want move on, then, find one you like and buy it for reference.

liam.mccaffrey - 18/12/09 at 02:57 PM

stick internal combustion into amazon, get the isbn #'s and order from the library

I have done this on a few subjects including IC engines and gearbox design.

The books all came from universities. iirc

beagley - 18/12/09 at 03:05 PM

Thanks all...... time to go hunting in the Amazon

britishtrident - 18/12/09 at 04:29 PM

If you ever find one the classic text is "The High Speed Internal Combustion Engine" By Sir Harry R. Ricardo written a long time ago and has been updated a dozen of times.

mark chandler - 18/12/09 at 06:33 PM

Four-Stroke Performance Tuning in Theory and Practice by Graham Bell

Lots of advice, I have an old one with carbs, think the later version covers EFI.

Really really good IMHO

beagley - 18/12/09 at 07:34 PM

Thanks much everyone. I've added all of these to my "wish list" on amazon. Hopefully Santa will be paying attention



Beags

Confused but excited. - 18/12/09 at 08:10 PM

Plus "The Scientific Design of Intake and Exhaust systems".
I remember that as being the Bible in my two stroke days.
Ah, that was sooo long ago... what was I talking about?

sebastiaan - 18/12/09 at 10:53 PM

quote:
Originally posted by brianthemagical
advanced engine tech by heisler
internal combustion engine fundamentals by heywood


These are good suggestions, although you might find the latter a bit more challenging than the former. I've got both and nowadays only use heywood though...

The one from that ricardo chap is s'posed to be a good one too

Chippy - 18/12/09 at 11:14 PM

You might like to try the attached link if looking for cheap books, they have loads of very interesting stuff. Cheers Ray
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The Black Flash - 18/12/09 at 11:16 PM

quote:
Originally posted by mark chandler
Four-Stroke Performance Tuning in Theory and Practice by Graham Bell

Lots of advice, I have an old one with carbs, think the later version covers EFI.

Really really good IMHO


Seconded that, good book.
I've recently got "The Engine Builder's Handbook", which has some very interesting stuff about the changing forces on bearings, pistons, rods etc.