Forced Induction Performance Tuning

Subtitle:
A Practical Guide to Supercharging and Turbocharging
Author:
A. Graham Bell
Format:
Hardcover

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Forced Induction Performance Tuning

Short description

Founded on the author's many years of experience in building, tuning and modifying high-performance engines, it sets out in accessible language the principles involved in forced induction, supported by tables and numerous illustrations. From basic theory through to building a rugged engine, all the important aspects of supercharging and turbocharging are explained and analyzed.

Long description

This work is aimed at the enthusiast engine tuner and race engine builder. Founded on the author's many years of experience in building, tuning and modifying high-performance engines, it sets out the principles involved in forced induction, supported by tables and numerous illustrations. From basic theory through to building a rugged engine, all the important aspects of supercharging and turbocharging are explained and analysed.

Product details

Publisher:
Haynes Publishing
ISBN:
9781859606919
Publication date:
January 2003
Length:
223mm
Width:
186mm
Thickness:
34mm
Weight:
1198g
Edition:
Twenty-Eighth a
Pages:
480
Illustrations:
Illustrated
Readership:
General; Professional & scholarly
Illustrated:
Illustrated

Table of contents

  • How supercharges and turbochargers work, and the pros and cons of using them
  • Supercharger and turbocharger size matching, efficiency, turbocharger life, lubrication, cooling and maintenance
  • Turbo boost control and anti
  • lag strategy
  • Commonly used designs of supercharger
  • An examination of the various types of intercooling and their effect on power
  • Fuel types, fuel delivery systems, air inlet systems, exhaust systems, ignition systems and engine management systems
  • Water injection and alternatives, and nitrous oxide injection
  • Modifying factory supercharged and turbocharged engines

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