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Acknowledgments Chapter Connecting Rods

6: 72
Introduction Rod Length as a Tuning Component 73

Connecting Rod Materials 75

Chapter 1: Race Engine Planning 8 Characteristics of Rod Activity 78
Consider the Limitations 9 Rod-to-Piston Clearance 78
Performance Objectives 15

Unlocking Hidden Power 17

Chapter Engine Bearings
7: 80
How Cylinders Influence Each Other IS
Characteristics of Engine Bearings 81
Roller Cam Bearings 83
Chapter 2: Torque and Horsepower 20
Clearances 83
Volumetric Efficiency 22
Bearing Failures 84
Understanding BSFC 22
Where Power Comes From 23
Chapter 8: Cylinder Heads 87
What Influences Power? 24
Choosing a Cylinder Head 89
Valves and Valve Sizes 90
Chapter 3: Cylinder Blocks 25

Grooming the Short Block 26

Block Type 26
Chapter 9: Induction Systems 95

Block
Dual-Plane Intakes 96
Inspection 33
Machine Shop Processes 35 Single-Plane Intakes 98
Tunnel Ram Intakes 100
Plenum Characteristics 102
Chapter 4: Crankshafts 45
Crankshaft Mixture Conditioning 104
Types 46

Strength Treatments 49 Surface Texturing 105

Counterweights 49 Reversion 106

Operating Conditions 51 Secondary Intake Considerations 106

Crankshaft Oiling 51 Flow Testing 107

Engine Balancing 53 Electronic Fuel Injection 108

Crankshaft Dampening 54

Chapter 10: Carburetors 110

Chapter 5: Piston Technology 56 Carburetor Selection 112
Piston Speed 56 F^xit Air Speed 113
Acceleration 57 Tuning Elements 114
Piston Speed Issues 58 Basic and Maintenance
Tuning 116
Selection Factors 58 Final Thoughts 117
Race Piston
Terminology 64
Rings 65
Chapter 11: Camshafts 118
Piston Ring Terminology 68
Understanding Cam Specs 119
Ring Installation 69
Calculating Valve Lift 120
Micro-Welding 69
Finding TDC 121
 Degreeing the Cam 121 Chapter 14: Exhaust Systems 148

Calculating Valve Overlap 126 PipeMax Header Software 150

Camshaft Terminology 126 Step Headers 150

Rocker Ratio Tuning 127 Header Design Kit 152

Duration 128

Camshaft Selection Criteria 129 Chapter 15: Engine Build Tips 153

Firing Order Swaps 129 Assembly Procedure 154

Chapter Sumps and Oiling

12: 131 Chapter 16: Engine Startup and Maintenance 166
Wet Sump Systems 133 Startup and Break-In 166

Dry Sump Systems 136 Maintenance Program 170

Oil Accumulators for Racing Engines 141 Recommended Maintenance 172

Common Modifications 141 Engine Dyno Testing 173

Chapter 13: Ignition Systems 143 Source Guide 175

Ignition Choices 144

Race Engine Ignition Tips 147