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ОглавлениеCONTENTS
Dedication
Acknowledgments
Introduction
Chapter 1: Airflow Basics
Chapter 2: Relevant Properties of Air
The MSA and the Air Density Index
Fuel Properties to Consider
Octane Rating
Gasoline Variables
Conclusion
Chapter 3: Engine Airflow Components
Fundamentals of Air Motion
Cross Sections and Path Lengths
Carburetors and Throttle Bodies
Air Velocity and Boundary Layers
Obstructions and Pressure Changes
Wave Tuning
Torque Peak RPM
Chapter 4: Intake Manifold
Intake Manifold Types
Plenum Characteristics
Mixture Conditioning
Surface Texturing
Reversion
Additional Intake Considerations
Extrude Honing
Flow Testing Intake Manifolds
Chapter 5: Cylinder Heads
Component Compatibility
Airflow Control Point
Street versus Race Heads
Where the Power Comes From
Best Racing Combo
Flow Factors
Valves and Valve Sizes
Evaluating Cylinder Head Potential
Piston CFM Demand
Critical Valve Transitions
Bore Size
Port Taper
Chapter 6: Combustion Chambers
Cylinder Filling and Pressure Recovery
Combustion Power and Efficiency
Chamber Types
Chamber Flow Concerns
Chamber Texture
Valve Shrouding
Chapter 7: Exhaust System
Pressure Wave Tuning
Flow Path Disruptions
Exhaust Flow Tuning
Power Adders
Exhaust Port Surface Texture
Valve Shape and Angle
Chapter 8: Flow-Bench Testing
What Is a Flow Bench?
Consider Application Differences
Flow-Bench Information
Flow-Bench Limitations
Calculating Lift-to-Diameter Ratios
Calculating Valve Curtain Area
Flow-Bench Tools
Chapter 9: Practical Applications
Begin with a Software Program
Air Filters
Carburetors and Throttle Bodies
Intake Manifolds
Cylinder Heads
The Exhaust Side
Conclusion
Source Guide
