David Vizard's How to Build Horsepower

by David Vizard

Overview

Proven methods for increasing horsepower in any engine. Explains the latest and most effective engine building techniques and strategies. Vizard's unique and entertaining style of writing clearly explains the key principles and provides extreme detail.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781613252567
Publisher:	S-A Design
Publication date:	07/01/1990
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	144
File size:	43 MB
Note:	This product may take a few minutes to download.

About the Author

David Vizard is a revered engine builder and acknowledged Chevy big-block engine expert, which is why GM contracted him to develop several engine packages for the Chevy big-block crate program. He has authored more than 30 highly respected engine-building and automotive titles, penned about 4,000 magazine articles, and contributed scores of web articles to popular sites. Often referred to as "Vizard the Wizard," his work is often the subject of blogs and editorial pieces in popular automotive magazines. He currently owns and runs an engine research and development business in Charlotte, North Carolina.

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

Editorial Reviews

Product mention.

World of Rods

Product mention.

Street Trucks

Product mention.

HotRod & Restoration

Book mention.

LineChaser

Product mention.

Modified Mustangs and Fords

Book mention.

Auto Enthusiast