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~ Philip H. Smith (Author), John C. Morrison (Author)
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This is one of the best-selling technical books in its field. For years, engineers, engine designers, high-performance tuners and racers have depended on this book to help maximize their engines' potential. 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. An outstanding, authoritative book.

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  • Paperback: 274 pages
  • Publisher: Bentley Publishers; 3 edition (June 1972)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0837603099
  • ISBN-13: 978-0837603094
  • Product Dimensions: 8.1 x 5.5 x 0.9 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 2.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #430,998 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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32 of 33 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars highly recommended if you..., May 9, 2000
I have designed race cars for years and I definitely recommend this book. I found information in this book that I have not seen published anywhere else. It explains how tri-y headers work. It explains the theory behind pulse tuning of exhaust and intakes. The intake pulse tuning is the basis of why Porsche created intake manifolds that effectively change between several intake runner lengths. These theories are even backed up by proven test results performed by engineers. There are even simple equations that are directly applicable to designing an intake or exhaust. This book is "old" but then so is the 4-stroke engine and although today's engines may seem "new" they are fundamentally the same as the "old" ones which makes the material in this book very worthwhile. If you want to know more than what intake or exhaust you should *buy* and are possibly thinking about creating your own intake or exhaust system, definitely buy this book. If you are looking for a book like this but even more technical, I suggest the 2 volumes titled "The Internal Combustion Engine in Theory and Practice" by Charles Fayette Taylor.
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9 of 11 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 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
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book, April 4, 2007
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.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book
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. Read more
Published on February 26, 2004 by sstonebreaker

1.0 out of 5 stars In desperate need of updating!
Very outdated. I regret not having read the reviews here prior to purchasing this book. The last time this book was updated was 1972! Read more
Published on July 26, 2003 by dragonht

2.0 out of 5 stars Stuck in the '60's
I read the book cover to cover. My impression is that this book contains exhaust and intake design information that was current in the 50's and '60s. Read more
Published on November 22, 1999 by Louis W. Ott

2.0 out of 5 stars Deja vu
When my copy ofScientific Design of Exhaust & Intake Systems by John C. Morrison(Contributor), Philip Hubert Smith arrived I was quite excited. Read more
Published on March 24, 1999 by clay@metashock.com

1.0 out of 5 stars an okay book
this is a very fundamental book on the subject, however, it's easy for a beginner to follow. it lacks the basic equations and theories that describe the intake and exhaust flows... Read more
Published on June 19, 1998

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