In the previous chapters, we’ve laid a foundation covering the tools, skills and knowledge you needed to paint your own vehicle in your own garage. By now—or the second time you read this when you’re ready to do the job—you have taken care of any … [Click here to read more...]
The Tools and Equipment Guide for Engine Math Procedures and Measurements
Many of the formulas in this book require precision measurements to ensure accuracy. This chapter familiarizes you with the tools required to gather these measurements and some strategies for organizing and storing them for future reference. Most of … [Click here to read more...]
Perfecting the Combustion Process for More Power – Part 11
I really wanted to title this chapter “In-Cylinder Turbulence and Combustion Dynamics,” but it wouldn’t quite fit. Nonetheless, it is where we are going here, because cramming a cylinder full of air is just one aspect of making power. Exactly how it … [Click here to read more...]
How to Build a Wiring Harness
This chapter covers the last major topic—harness basics. In addition, I’m going to present a number of examples that tie together what you’ve learned in the first eight chapters of the book. I chose examples that I feel most readers of this book will … [Click here to read more...]
Carburetor to Fuel Injection: Choosing the Right EFI System
Now that you’re convinced that converting to EFI is right for you, the legwork begins. Converting to EFI isn’t quite as simple as purchasing a system, unpacking it, and bolting it on. Furthermore, no system that I’m aware of is designed to work in … [Click here to read more...]
Engine Tuning: The Ignition Guide
Knowing that engines produce power by harnessing the dramatic pressure increases resulting from the ignition of the air/fuel mix, let’s take a look at how that pressure plays into the calibration requirements. Cylinder pressure is directly related to … [Click here to read more...]
The Complete Guide to Engine Displacement
Engine displacement is the most common math calculation. Displacement is the size or volumetric capacity of an engine expressed in cubic inches, cubic centimeters, or liters. Here in America we typically work in cubic inches while the rest of the … [Click here to read more...]
How to Build Racing Engines: Camshafts Guide
Camshafts are the command center of the engine. As a primary contributor to VE they govern the precise valve action that controls the intake and exhaust system and thus exert enormous influence on an engine’s power potential. Choosing a camshaft … [Click here to read more...]
The Rise of Performance Diesels: Turbocharging Your Diesel
Diesel engines are going through a dramatic and rapid change in technology and for this reason they are becoming quieter and more responsive and are quickly becoming popular among consumers. This is why an entire chapter has been dedicated to the … [Click here to read more...]
Powder Coating: Chemical Parts Cleaning Guide
When you set out to create any kind of finish, you learn that your prep work is the most important factor in getting good results. When it comes to powder coating, extreme cleanliness is absolutely critical. It’s easy to understand: If there’s any … [Click here to read more...]