beagley
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| posted on 18/12/09 at 02:08 PM |
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Good Reads on Engine Theory?
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
I'm not scared!!! I'm just marking my territory.
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brianthemagical
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| posted on 18/12/09 at 02:21 PM |
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advanced engine tech by hiesler
internal combustion engine fundamentals by heywood
pro engine blue printing by watson
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GMPMotorsport
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| posted on 18/12/09 at 02:36 PM |
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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.
www.gmpdevelopments.co.uk
www.gmpmotorsport.co.uk
ARDS Instructer.
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liam.mccaffrey
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| posted on 18/12/09 at 02:57 PM |
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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
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beagley
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| posted on 18/12/09 at 03:05 PM |
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Thanks all...... time to go hunting in the Amazon
I'm not scared!!! I'm just marking my territory.
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britishtrident
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| posted on 18/12/09 at 04:29 PM |
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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.
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mark chandler
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| posted on 18/12/09 at 06:33 PM |
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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
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beagley
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| posted on 18/12/09 at 07:34 PM |
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Thanks much everyone. I've added all of these to my "wish list" on amazon. Hopefully Santa will be paying attention
Beags
I'm not scared!!! I'm just marking my territory.
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Confused but excited.
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| posted on 18/12/09 at 08:10 PM |
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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?
Tell them about the bent treacle edges!
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sebastiaan
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| posted on 18/12/09 at 10:53 PM |
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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 
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Chippy
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| posted on 18/12/09 at 11:14 PM |
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You might like to try the attached link if looking for cheap books, they have loads of very interesting stuff. Cheers Ray
Click for books
To make a car go faster, just add lightness. Colin Chapman - OR - fit a bigger engine. Chippy
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The Black Flash
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| posted on 18/12/09 at 11:16 PM |
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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.
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