Scientific Design of Exhaust and Intake Systems (Engineering and Performance) 3rd Edition

by Philip Hubert Smith (Author),‎ Phillip H. Smith (Author),‎ John C. Morrison (Author)

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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.

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Series: Engineering and Performance
Paperback: 298 pages
Publisher: Bentley Publishers; 3 edition (January 1, 1971)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0837603099
ISBN-13: 978-0837603094
Product Dimensions: 5.5 x 0.6 x 8.5 inches
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Average Customer Review: 22 customer reviews
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ozone

A hard read.

December 13, 2013

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I bought this book to try to learn some basic principles about designing my own exhaust system. As an RF engineer, the principles were very similar and I did get some good information out of this book. A lot of research went into this and unfortunately there is little solid information on the topic, otherwise. Conjecture on the other hand is easy to find.

The problem is, this book is horribly outdated and presumably early 1900's English is hard to follow (the first book was published in 1962). I think most people would give the book 2 stars.

When the data was being taken, there were no catalytic converters, no multi-valve cylinder heads, no variable valve timing, no oxygen sensors, etc. Each of these things has an effect on how a modern exhaust system should be designed.

There also seems to be some contradictions. The reflections of the wave in the exhaust are caused by every perturbation, especially openings, like where two pipes join or a pipe expands into a muffler. The strongest effect comes from the very first opening, which is where the primary pipes join. This means that primary length is the single most important part of the exhaust system tuning. Yet they provide an equation that has nothing to do with the speed of the engine or how many cylinders are employed and later, they flat out state, that the primaries should be made 18" on a four cylinder engine and then the same for a six cylinder engine, without even using their calculation.

Bottom line: If you try to design your own exhaust system using only this book, you will have a very hard time of it and will likely achieve very little improvement in performance over just running it any way that fits. On the other hand, if you try to design your own exhaust system without reading this book, you will have no chance at all of improving exhaust performance. It's your choice, but beware, it is a very hard read.

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A Classic

March 24, 2017

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What else can I say. Still a great reference to understand exhaust and intake dynamics and start the design of your systems.

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Adam Smith

Oldie but goodie

June 15, 2013

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Apparently this is standard reading for anyone interested in internal combustion technology, whether that is hot-rodders, motorcycle customizers, etc. Most of the information has been established for decades, but then IC engines have been around awhile, and there aren't many mysteries left. This is good, applicable information, that works just as well now as it did in the '50s. I found it informative, and came away with a better understanding of things such as exhaust reversion and scavenging, Helmholtz resonance, and all the other fun stuff involved in making an engine breathe properly.

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Happy now

Five Stars

April 19, 2017

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Arrived on time and as advertised.

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Theodore A.

Five Stars

February 25, 2016

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All the minute details of exhaust systems and then some.

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robert j bask

Five Stars

January 28, 2017

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A must have if you fabricate headers and exhaust systems from scratch.

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Jon Padilla

I love fast cars.

August 1, 2014

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Very informative and easy reading.....recommended.

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KeithB

Five Stars

October 18, 2014

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All good.

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Alan. J. Reynolds

OK as background reading.

A very elderly book, first published in 1962, and not blessed with any updates to reflect subsequent deveopments, this book as OK as background reading, but doesn't acquaint the...Read more

Published on January 21, 2016

Antonio Valdes

Five Stars

I was blown away by the information this little book has.

Published on May 8, 2015

Ken

Clear and easy to understand theory and working concepts

Clear and easy to understand theory and working concepts. Although the book is 50 years out of date, a lot of the content still holds true. I wish they had an update

Published on August 29, 2014

Liana

The best

I used to have this book, i miss it. I had to buy it again.

Published on August 4, 2014

Frederico Falcão Weissinger

Very good.

I was studying the behavior of the air in Otto cycle engines and this book help to understand it. There is more than I expected, for example, emissions.

Published on December 20, 2013

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