Description: Design and Tuning of Competition Engines 6TH EditionOne way you can tell the success and worthiness of a book is by how many times it has been reprinted; and in this case, we're talking at least 10 times. This book is that good. First published in 1954, Philip H. Smith's The Design and Tuning of Competition Engines has been revised and updated through the years; the latest version is 544 pages in length, with 300 photographs and diagrams. Measuring just 5.75 x 8 inches in size, this book packs all the information you need to know regarding the hows and whys of high-performance engine design and tuning. And it's written in a manner that is easy to read and understand, without being overly technical. 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. One way you can tell the success and worthiness of a book is by how many times it has been reprinted; and in this case, we're talking at least 10 times. This book is that good.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, Rover V-8, Triumph Stag and Spitfire, Aston Martin V-8, Ford V-8, Jaguar E-type, MGB, Mini-Cooper S, Ford Cortina, 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.The well-illustrated yet simple line drawings make understanding combustion efficiency, fuel mixture application, crankshaft design and balancing, and cylinder head design and modifications so easy to comprehend. SOFTCOVER. Unabridged. 8.26"L x 5.42"W (1.35 lbs) 544 pages. BRAND NEW.NOTE: THIS SIXTH EDITION IS NOT AVAILABLE IN HARDCOVER FORMAT PLEASE NOTE: PHOTO IN THIS AUCTION IS A STOCK PHOTO OF THE BOOK. YOUR BOOK IS BRAND NEW FROM THE PUBLISHER, NEVER READ, NEVER SHELVED. We ship all of our books in cardboard packaging/wrapping for protection in transit.
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Location: Houston, Texas
End Time: 2024-11-30T16:26:41.000Z
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Performance Part: Yes
Porsche 911, Volkswagen Air-cooled Water: Cosworth BDA, Formula Ford 1600, Datsun 4 6
Rover V-8: Triumph Stag and Spitfire
Aston Martin V-8, Ford V-8, Jaguar E-typ: Mini-Cooper S, Ford Cortina
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