Author : Graham Hansen
Publisher : CarTech Inc
ISBN 13 : 1932494081
Total Pages : 146 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (324 download)
Book Synopsis How to Build High-Performance Chevy Small-Block Cams/Valvetrains by : Graham Hansen
Download or read book How to Build High-Performance Chevy Small-Block Cams/Valvetrains written by Graham Hansen and published by CarTech Inc. This book was released on 2005 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Graham Hansen, author of the best-selling SA Design title How To Build Big-Inch Chevy Small Blocks, takes the mystery out of camshaft and valvetrain function, selection, and design. He covers camshaft basics, including a thorough explanation of how a cam operates in conjunction with the rest of the engine and valvetrain. He discusses technical terms like overlap, lobe centerline, duration, lift, and cam profiling. Comparisons between roller and flat-tappet cams are addressed and analyzed. This book covers rocker arms, lifters, valves, valvesprings, retainers, guideplates, pushrods, and cam drives, as well as detailed information on how to degree a cam and choose the proper cam for your application. Finally, matching cams to cylinder heads, analyzing port flow, and proving it all through dyno tests round out this informative volume.