How to Build, Modify & Power Tune Cylinder Heads

by Peter Burgess, David Gollan

Overview

The complete practical guide to successfully modifying classic/retro 2-valve per combustion chamber cylinder heads for maximum power, economy and reliability. Understandable language and step-by-step instruction. Topics include horsepower and torque; equipment and tools; airflow, building a flow bench; porting; valves; valve seats and inserts; valve guides; valve springs; unleaded fuel conversion.
Written by two expert engineers, who share their extensive knowledge and experience to explain everything you need to know about building, modifying and power tuning cylinder heads.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781903706763
Publisher:	Veloce Publishing
Publication date:	01/10/2003
Series:	SpeedPro Series
Edition description:	Updated and Revised Edition
Pages:	112
Product dimensions:	8.27(w) x 9.52(h) x 0.40(d)

About the Author

Peter Burgess is a self-taught engineer. His background in psychology laid the groundwork for a scientific method approach, and gave him the ability to harness his intuition in making engines work. He works holistically to modify engines, and runs a small, friendly tuning business in Derbyshire, which enjoys worldwide recognition and distribution.

Editorial Reviews

"An excellent practical guide to what is often regarded as something of a 'black art' in the field of engine building ... All the practical aspects of cylinder head modification ... are covered in full in an easy, readable yet eminently practical style with numerous illustrations and diagrams." - Speedscene

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