The 4-Cylinder Engine Short Block High-Performance Manual

By: Des Hammill .

How to blueprint any 4-cylinder, 4-stroke engine's short block for maximum performance and reliability. Covers choosing components, crank and rod bearings, pistons, camshafts and much more.

A complete practical guide on how to blueprint (optimize all aspects of specification) any 4-cylinder, four-stroke engine's short block to obtain maximum performance and reliability without wasting money on over-specced parts. Includes choosing components, crankshaft & conrod bearings, cylinder block, connecting rods, pistons, piston to valve clearances, camshaft, engine balancing, timing gear, lubrication system, professional check-build procedures and much more.

Features

• Learn the secrets of the experts!
• Applies to all 4-cylinder car engines (except diesel & two-stroke).
• Essential reading for millions of car owners looking for more power.
• Expert advice in non-technical English accompanied by clear photos & line illustrations.
• Saves money by eliminating techniques that don't work and by maximising the use of modified standard components where possible.
• Written by a professional competition engine builder.

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