An edition of Practical engine airflow
(2015)
Practical engine airflow
performance theory & application
by John Baechtel
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Practical engine airflow: performance theory & application
2015, CarTech
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Table of Contents
Airflow basics
Airflow path
The seven cycles to max power
Torque and horsepower
Volumetric efficiency
Theoretical CFM
Understanding BSFC
Contributing engine systems
Relevant properties of air physical composition of air
Mass and weight
Density
Coping with variables
The ideal gas laws
Correction factors
The MSA and the air density index
Density altitude
Fuel properties to consider
Octane rating, gasoline variables
Conclusion
Through the engine 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
Intake manifold intake manifold types
Plenum characteristics
Mixture conditioning
Surface texturing
Reversion
Additional intake considerations
Extrude honing
Flow testing intake manifolds
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
Combustion chambers
Cylinder filling and pressure recovery
Combustion power and efficiency
Chamber types
Chamber flow concerns
Chamber texture
Valve shrouding
Exhaust system
Pressure wave tuning
Flow path disruptions
Exhaust flow tuning
Power adders
Exhaust port surface texture
Valve shape and angle
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
Practical applications
Begin with a software program
Air filters
Carburetors and throttle bodies
Intake manifolds
Cylinder heads
The exhaust side.
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