Table of Contents
Introduction
Chapter 1: The Basics of Every Known Speed Secret
The Dynamometer
When Isn’t Bigger Better?
Chapter 2: Primary Point Induction
Air Temperature
Ram Air: the Basics
Practical Density Issues
Significant Pressures and Flow
Element Clogging
Chapter 3: Fuel Delivery Systems
Mixture Ratio
Exhaust Pollutants
Mixture Quality
Carb Function Basics
WOT Calibrations
The Boosters
Idle and Transition Circuits
Acceleration Enrichment
Carbs—How Big?
Carbs Versus Fuel Injection
Chapter 4: Intake Manifolds
Length and Volume
V-8 Intake Manifolds
Tunnel Ram Intakes
Chapter 5: Supercharging
Supercharger Types
Turbos and Centrifugal Turbine Superchargers
Boost Curve Shapes
Supercharger Selection
Superchargers and Built Motors
Getting the Cam Right
Turbo Cams
Fueling System
Chapter 6: Cylinder Heads
Optimizing Cylinder Head Airflow
Valve Shrouding
Practical De-shrouding
Ports
Port Evolution
Cross-Sectional Area
Applied Basic Porting
Wet-Flow Testing
Compression Ratio
Chapter 7: Porting and Flow Testing
Building a Really Trick Low-Cost Bench
Flowing the Exhaust
Porting
Results
Chapter 8: Ignition Systems
Number-One Ignition Goal
The First Step
Plug Cables
Coils
Ignition Timing and Curves
Modified Motor Timing Requirements
Modified Ignition Systems
Expected Results
Chapter 9: Real Camshaft Science
Mechanical Attributes Simplified
Our Hi-Perf Four-Cycle Engine
Airflow Dynamics
Choosing a Cam
Chapter 10: Cam Event Criteria
Overlap
Optimal LCA
Duration
Valve Lift: How Much?
Chapter 11: Valvetrain: The Physical Build
Reading Cam Spec Data
Valvesprings
Tappets
Timing Gears
Cam Timing
Rockers
Chapter 12: The Short-Block Engine
The Block
The Rotating Assembly
Connecting Rods
Pistons
Rings
Lubrication System
Chapter 13: Exhaust Manifolds
Pipe Diameter
Alternative Configurations
Using This Header Tech
Chapter 14: Mufflers to Tail Pipes
Simple Steps to Success
Cats and Mufflers
Muffler Flow: How Much is Needed?
Pressure Waves
Crossover and Balance Pipes
The Ultimate System?
Source Guide
Glossary
Appendices
