How to Build, Modify & Power Tune Cylinder Heads

David Gollan

ISBN 10: 1903706769 / ISBN 13: 9781903706763

Published by David & Charles Apr 2019, 2019

About this Item

Neuware - New revised and updated edition, complete with extra illustrations, of this best-selling SpeedPro title features expert advice on building and modifying classic/retro 2-valve per combustion chamber cylinder heads for maximum power, economy and reliability. Topics include:- Horsepower and torque- Equipment and tools- Airflow- Building a flowbench- Valves- Unleaded fuel conversion- Camshafts- Exhaust system- Ignition- Cylinder heads, except 2-stroke.Written by two expert engineers, who share their extensive knowledge and experience, How to Build, Modify & Power Tune Cylinder Heads is acomplete practical guide to successfully modifying cylinder heads for maximum power, economy and reliability. Using understandable language and clear illustrations, they explain everything you need to know about building, modifying and power tuning cylinder heads. The content applies to almost every car/motorcycle with a 4-stroke engine. Also applies to road and track applications.

Seller Inventory # 9781903706763

Bibliographic Details

• Title: How to Build, Modify & Power Tune Cylinder Heads
• Publisher: David & Charles Apr 2019
• Publication Date: 2019
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1903706769
• ISBN 13: 9781903706763
• Binding: Taschenbuch
• Edition: 3rd Edition
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 247W x 207H x 8D millimeters 247 millimeters width by 207 millimeters height by 8 millimeters depth
• Weight: 463 grams

About this title

Synopsis

The complete practical guide to successfully modifying classic/retro 2-valve per combustion chamber cylinder heads for maximum power, economy and reliability.? Understandable language and step-by-step instruction. Topics include horsepower and torque; equipment and tools; airflow, building a flow bench; porting; valves; valve seats and inserts; valve guides; valve springs; unleaded fuel conversion.
Written by two expert engineers, who share their extensive knowledge and experience to explain everything you need to know about building, modifying and power tuning cylinder heads.

About the Author

Peter Burgess is a self-taught engineer. His background in psychology laid the groundwork for a scientific method approach, and gave him the ability to harness his intuition in making engines work. He works holistically to modify engines, and runs a small, friendly tuning business in Derbyshire, which enjoys worldwide recognition and distribution.