Scientific Design of Exhaust and Intake Systems (Engineering and Performance) [Paperback]

Philip H Smith (Author), John C Morrison (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0837603099 | ISBN-13: 978-0837603094 | Publication Date: January 1, 1971 | Edition: 3

For years, engineers, engine designers, high-performance tuners and racers have depended on the Scientific Design of Exhaust and Intake Systems to develop maximum potential from their engines. Dr. John C. Morrison is one of the foremost authorities on the analysis of the induction and exhaust processes of high-speed engines. Together with Philip Smith, he gives a thorough explanation of the physics that govern the behavior of gases as they pass through an engine, and the theories and practical research methods used in designing more efficient induction manifolds and exhaust systems, for both competition and street use. Chapter topics range from Simple Flow Problems and Sound and its Energy to Designing a System for Racing. This authoritative book will lead you through the complex theory to an understanding of how to design high-performance exhaust and intake systems for your own particular application.

Product Details

• Paperback: 298 pages
• Publisher: Bentley Publishers; 3 edition (January 1, 1971)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0837603099
• ISBN-13: 978-0837603094
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.5 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 2.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #550,172 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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12 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars A bit dated, and there are others which are better, December 14, 1996

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This review is from: Scientific Design of Exhaust and Intake Systems (Engineering and Performance) (Paperback)

This book is one of only a few in this field, and for that reason, it is worth reading. it is however showing signs of age, and doesn't provide a lot of hands-on info for those who want to modify their own engines. As a starting point, I would recommend AG Bell's books or Dalton's "Practical gas flow" if your interests are in this area. Geoff

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book, February 26, 2004

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"sstonebreaker" (St. Louis, MO) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Scientific Design of Exhaust and Intake Systems (Engineering and Performance) (Paperback)

The information in this book is just as relavant now as it was when it was written back in 1972. Physics is physics, after all. The book gave me a much clearer understanding of header theory. My only complaint is that Smith and Morrison obviously wrote this book for engineers, and I'm not one. I had to struggle to understand some of the concepts, particularly on tri-y header design; but in the end, it was definitely worth it. The exhaust concepts are equally applicable to carbs and fuel injection. The only things lacking were crossovers and merge collectors, but I guess those things weren't invented in 1972. This book will give you a basic grounding in header design theory, and will enable you to discern a set of well-designed headers from a useless tangle of pipes. If you plan on building a set of custom headers, this book is definitely required reading.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book, April 4, 2007

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This review is from: Scientific Design of Exhaust and Intake Systems (Engineering and Performance) (Paperback)

This book is an excellent read, but keep in mind it was written by mechanical engineers, I am a an electrical engineer and never got heavy into fluid flows so this book did me great justice. Someone mentioned that it does not mention forced induction in the text. With forced induction you are not particularly concerned about intake side, for exhaust side all you have to do is adjust the pressures to how ever many bar you are running, or as this book writes it into lbs/in squared, these equations are based off of perfect afr so figuring out the exhaust output pressure is not all that tough.
All in all I gave this a book a 4 because it is exactly what it says it is, but supplemental reading on fluid flows is a really good idea, if not a must... this book is more of highlights the fluids theories in intake and exhaust systems for you.