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The Design and Tuning of Competition Engines 6th Edition

by Philip Hubert Smith (Author), David N. Wenner (Author)
5 out of 5 stars 9 customer reviews
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ISBN-10: 0837601401
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Product Details

  • Paperback: 544 pages
  • Publisher: Bentley Publishers; 6 edition (January 1, 1977)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0837601401
  • ISBN-13: 978-0837601403
  • Product Dimensions: 5.5 x 1.1 x 8.5 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #539,660 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 starsStill Educating the Young (or Old) for the Better
By A Customer on October 28, 2000
Format: Paperback
I bought this book back in 1979, a year after I got my driver's license, 4 months after I bought my 396 Chevy, and about a month after a buddy of mine dropped a Car Craft Magazine on my desk in open class in High School, thus starting a life-long passion with cars and motorsports.
At that time I was thirsty for "true" knowledge about engines, especially high-performance engines, and quickly came to the conclusion I wasn't going to get that from my buddies who inanely swore that their 2-barrel 350 Novas were turning 10-second 1/4-miles ("I'm certain of it man, I clocked it myself"). This book was reviewed in a Road & Track issue, I picked it up, and became truly educated about all facets of basic engine design and the physics and principles behind true horsepower production.
I found the text easy to read and understand, and the delivery of information, although technical, certainly not above anyone's understanding. This is not a "get out your slide rule" type of book; but it does lay things out in a clear, direct manner, making it easy to absorb and understand, even as a newby 17 year-old gearhead.
Even though we've seen a tremendous advance in engineering regarding the internal combustion engine since 1979, to this day the principles delivered in this book ring true. You cannot go wrong, nor do I think you can do better, than starting here on your quest for horsepower knowledge--learn the basics first, and go from there. (For real slide-rule stuff, consult the book Scientific Design of Exhaust and Intake Systems, to learn where the heart of any internal combustion engine resides.)
I still have guys my age swearing that they're doing truly unbelievable things with a certain engine and car; the crazy stories never fade, but you'll do better than tell stories after learning what this book has to say.
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5.0 out of 5 starsThe Design and Tuning of Competition Engines
By David Brumbeloe, Jr. on February 7, 2000
Format: Paperback
Absolutely awesome book! A book that is a must, for the library of every mechanic or racer. Even if you are just a enthusiast, the book is incredibly informing, whether you are a certified mechanic or just an everyday driver, that wants to know what's going on inside the engine. I've owned the book for years, and I plan on buying a new copy, to give to my son, when he hits the driving age. This book is a must, for any engine builder, from the weekeng warrior to Nascar or the IRL. This book is a must!
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5.0 out of 5 starsAlthough al old book, the information in it is ageless
By Amazon Customer on April 12, 2005
Format: Paperback
This book does an excellent job on how an engine works and all the theories behind them. I have never read a book like this. It explains things in plain English which a person can understand without an engineering degree but it goes enough into detail to allow how to extract more power from engines. In the last section of the book it gives examples of engines, although some of these engines out of date, they were kings at their time and still apply to today engines.
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5.0 out of 5 starsGood technical engine book
By jmoran on August 19, 2012
Format: Paperback Verified Purchase
I got exactly what I was looking for in this book. It contains both theory and practice of high performance engines. I enjoyed the writing style and found some tidbits that I have not seen in other books. The Design and Tuning of Competition Engines is a great addition to your automotive library (I've ready several of the HP and S-A Design books).
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5.0 out of 5 starsit's a classic book on racing engines tehory
By A Customer on January 1, 1999
Format: Paperback
It's a book necessary to any racing engineer- it's kind of a "Bible" for racing engine related technicians
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