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Modern Engine Blueprinting Techniques : A Practical Guide to Precision Engine Building by Mike Mavrigian (2013, Trade Paperback)
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Product Code : SA251. For more than 50 years, balancing and blueprinting has been an accepted and common practice for maximizing performance. This book provides an unprecedented level of detail and instruction on the process of balancing and blueprinting your engine.
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Product Identifiers
PublisherCartech, Incorporated
ISBN-101613250479
ISBN-139781613250471
eBay Product ID (ePID)207798113
Product Key Features
Book TitleModern Engine Blueprinting Techniques : a Practical Guide to Precision Engine Building
Number of Pages192 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2013
TopicEngineering (General), Automotive / Repair & Maintenance, Automotive / General, Automotive
IllustratorYes
GenreTransportation, Technology & Engineering
AuthorMike Mavrigian
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.4 in
Item Weight22.4 Oz
Item Length11 in
Item Width8.5 in
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ReviewsIt is a good basic manual that works for the newbie amateur right up though the advanced engine builder., Modern Engine Blueprinting Techniques is a 'must' reference for any who would build high-performance engines blueprinted to exact tolerances, and comes from an expert engine builder who provides in-depth, step-by-step coverage of the topic. From measuring and machining within precise specifications to fitting parts together, optimizing designs and ordering and working with custom parts, this comes packed with color photos of parts and processes and is very specific in its instructions. Also included are insights on parts costs and their history and how affordability can be built into the process. The result is a powerful survey, highly recommended for any working with engines.
Dewey Edition23
Number of Volumes1 vol.
Dewey Decimal629.2504
Table Of ContentAcknowledgments Introduction Chapter 1: Flaw Detection Sonic Testers Hand-Held Magnetic Particle Testers Wet Mag Bench Testers Dye Penetrant Pressure Testing Chapter 2: Engine Blocks Flaw Checking the Block Decking the Block Correcting Cylinder Bores Oil Restrictors and Screens Lifter Valley Surface Rod and Crank Clearance Oil Hole Alignment Threaded Holes Chapter 3: Block Machining Main Bore Align Honing Deck Resurfacing Cylinder Honing Cylinder Boring Plateau Finishing Cylinder Bore Distortion Lifter Bores Hot Honing Camshaft Bore Chapter 4: Oiling Systems Wet Sump Systems Dry Sump Systems External Oil Coolers Oil Restrictors Oil Drainback Intermediate Shaft High-Pressure High-Volume Pumps Pre-Lube Before Initial Startup Chapter 5: Engine Math Bore and Stroke Connecting Rod Length Rod Ratio Piston Compression Height Compression Ratio (part 1) Combustion Chamber Volume Piston Dome Volume Head Gasket Volume Deck Height Volume Cylinder Swept Volume Compression Ratio (part 2) Chapter 6: Crankshafts Crankshaft Types Surface Hardening Reducing Rotating Mass Inspection Stroker Clearance Shot Peening Stress Relieving Counterweight Modifications Cross Drilling Chamfering Oil Holes Chapter 7: Connecting Rods Rod Types Center-to-Center Length Piston-to-Rod Clearance Rod-to-Block Clearance Rod-to-Camshaft Clearance Rod Bearing Clearance Rod Side Clearance Beam Design Rod Bolt Tightening Connecting Rod Inspection Chapter 8: Pistons Performance Pistons Piston-to-Wall Clearance Piston Diameter Piston Skirt to Crankshaft Clearance Coatings Piston Pins Ring Grooves Piston-to-Head Clearance Piston-to-Valve Clearance Piston Compression Distance Compression Ratio Deck Height Gasket Volume Piston Dome Volume Combustion Chamber Volume Valve Pockets Ordering Custom Pistons Chapter 9: Piston Rings Ring Types Tension and Gap Piston Ring Trends Determining Ring Depth Ring Installation Method Chapter 10: Camshafts Cam Types Protecting the Cam Cam Runout Cam Endplay Degreeing the Cam Adjusting Cam Timing Lobe Separation Angles GM LS Cam Lifters Special Firing Order Camshafts Camshaft Needle Bearings Distributor Gears Chapter 11: Cylinder Heads Cast Iron versus Aluminum Deck Surface Finish Deck Flatness Valves Ports and Runners Finishing Bare Cylinder Heads Inspection and Reconditioning Flow Bench Testing Cylinder Head Installation Chapter 12: Valves, Springs, Retainers and Locks Valve Inspection Valve Seats Performance Valve Technology Valvesprings Retainer Fit Valvespring Seats Retainers and Locks Chapter 13: Rocker Arms Rocker Arm Ratio Guideplates Roller Rockers Rocker Arm Materials OHC Followers Valve Cover Clearance Upgrading OEM LS Rocker Arm Trunnions Chapter 14: Pushrods Check for Runout Pushrod Length Guideplates Pushrod Diameter Pushrod Wall Thickness Pushrod End Types Clean the Pushrods Chapter 15: Intake Manifolds Manifold Types Port Matching Intake Plenum Intake Port Surface Manifold Bolts Converting LS to Carb Manifold Surface Protections Carb Spacers Chapter 16: Balancing Internal versus External Balance Weight Matching Bobweights Balancing Procedures Chapter 17: Timing Systems Chain Drive Belt Drive Gear Drive Chapter 18: Engine Performance Coatings and Treatments Coating Types Cryogenic Stress Relief Vibratory Stress Relief Hard Cylinder Coating Source Guide
SynopsisIn this book, expert engine builder and veteran author Mike Mavrigian explains and illustrates the most discriminating engine building techniques and performs detailed procedures, so the engine is perfectly balanced, matched, and optimized., Engines are built to fall within a wide set of standards and specifications, often not optimized to meet the original design. In short, cheap and fast engine production results in a sloppy final product. Of course, this is not idea for high-performance engines. To maximize the performance of any engine, it must be balanced and blueprinted to the exact tolerances that the factory should have adhered to in the first place. Four cylinder, V-8, American or import, the performance of all engines is greatly improved by balancing and blueprinting. Dedicated enthusiasts and professional racers balance and blueprint their engines because the engines will produce more horsepower and torque, more efficiently use fuel, run cooler and last longer. In this book, expert engine builder and veteran author Mike Mavrigian explains and illustrates the most discriminating engine building techniques, so the engine is perfectly balanced, matched, and optimized. Balancing and blueprinting is a time consuming and exacting process, but the investment in time pays off with superior performance. Through the process, you carefully measure, adjust, machine and fit each part together with precision tolerances, optimizing the design and maximizing performance. The book covers the block, crankshaft, connecting rods, pistons, cylinder heads, intake manifolds, camshaft, measuring tools and final assembly techniques. For more than 50 years, balancing and blueprinting has been an accepted and common practice for maximizing performance. An enthusiast or professional that invests the time to precisely build an engine in this fashion will be rewarded with an engine that will run strong and last for years. This book provides an unprecedented level of detail and instruction on the process of balancing and blueprinting your engine.
LC Classification NumberTL210.M345 2013
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