Modern Engine

Haynes Publishing

--- TABLE DES MATIERES / CONTENTS --- Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter 10 Chapter 11 Chapter 12 Chapter 13 Chapter 14 Chapter 15 Chapter 16 Chapter 17 Chapter 18 © © -J D LU BR © D — Appendix Contents Preface Introduction The Cylinder Head Fuel and Compression Ratio ~ The Camshaft The Valve Train The Exhaust Carburation Fuel Injection The Ignition System Turbocharging and Intercooling The Bottom End Lubrication Cooling Pollution Control and the Law Dyno Tuning Gearing Suspension and Brakes Tall Tales, or True? Table of Useful Equivalents Index Preface FR stroke engines have entered a new era; an era of pollution controls, unleaded and low lead fuel, and electronic engine management systems. For the engine and car enthusiast the situation may appear perplexing and confusing, in fact some engine tuners pine for the “good old days”. They feel that high performance and engine tinkering is now on the way out. This couldn’t be further from the truth; performance is here. Modern engines offer a greater potential for performance and economy than those of previous times. Today’s engines feature better cylinder heads with large valves, and port…