Bücher von Mike Mavrigian

To extract maximum performance, an engine needs an efficient, well-designed, and properly tuned exhaust system. In fact, the exhaust system's design, components, and materials have a large impact on the overall performance of the engine. Engine builders and car owners need to carefully consider the exhaust layout, select the parts, and fabricate the exhaust system that delivers the best performance for car and particular application. <p>Master engine builder and award-winning writer Mike Mavrigian explains exhaust system principles, function, and components in clear and concise language. He then details how to design, fabricate, and fit exhaust systems to classic street cars as well as for special and racing applications. Air/exhaust-gas flow dynamics and exhaust system design are explained.  Cam duration and overlap are also analyzed to determine how an engine breathes in air/fuel, as the exhaust must efficiently manage this burned mixture. Pipe bending is a science as well as art and you're shown how to effectively crush and mandrel bend exhaust pipe to fit your header/manifold and chassis combination. Header tube diameter and length is taken into account, as well as the most efficient catalytic converters and resonators for achieving your performance goals. In addition, Mavrigian covers the special exhaust system requirements for supercharged and turbocharged systems. <p>When building a high-performance engine, you need a high-performance exhaust system that's tuned and fitted to that engine so you can realize maximum performance. This comprehensive book is your guide to achieving ultimate exhaust system performance. It shows you how to fabricate a system for custom applications and to fit the correct prefabricated system to your car. No other book on the market is solely dedicated to fabricating and fitting an exhaust system in high-performance applications. 

Hochleistung für alle!Selbermachen liegt im Trend, gerade bei Besitzern amerikanischer Klassiker. Dieses Buch leistet wertvolle Hilfestellung bei der Instandsetzung und Pflege von Holley-Vergasern, den am häufigsten an amerikanischen Fahrzeugen zu findenden Kraftstoffsystemen. Einfach nachzuvollziehende Schritt-für-Schrittanleitungen ermöglichen auch Schrauber-Neulingen die Arbeiten sicher und erfolgreich zu meistern.Die Grundkonstruktion der Holley-Vierfachvergaser hat sich in den letzten 60 Jahren kaum geändert - allerdings bietet der Hersteller verschiedene Serien wie 4150, 4160, Avenger und Dominator an, die wiederum viele verschiedene Modelle umfassen.Der erfahrere Motorbau-Experte und Automobilautor Mike Mavrigian will mit diesem Buch einer umfangreichen Vergaserüberholung ihren Schrecken nehmen. Mit zahlreichen Fotos und klar strukturiert zeigt er allen Hobby-Schraubern sämtliche Schritte der Instandsetzungs- und Tuningarbeiten an einem Holley-Vergaser: von der Zerlegung und richtigen Teileauswahl bis hin zu fehlerlosem Zusammenbau und optimalen Einstellen für die bestmögliche Leistung.- Double-Pumper-, Avenger, und Dominator-Vergaser von Holley- Ausführliche Erläuterungen zu Aufbau und Funktionsweise- Auswahl der richtigen Düsen und Teile- Tuningmaßnahmen für maximale Leistung und Kraftstoffeffizienz- Detailliertes Verzeichnis der verfügbaren Teile für die einzelnen VergasermodelleDieses Buch ist der ultimative Reparatur-Leitfaden!

<p>The photos in this edition are black and white. <p>Maximize the potential of your engine build by using the automotive machining procedures, including cylinder boring, align boring/honing, decking, valve seat cutting, cam tunnel boring, and much more.<p>A detailed, authoritative, and thorough automotive engine machining guide for the hard-core enthusiast has not been available until now. Mike Mavrigian, editor of <i>Engine Building Professional</i>, walks you through each important machining procedure. A stock 300-hp engine build has far different requirements than a 1,000-hp drag race engine, and Mavrigian reveals the different machining procedures and plans according to application and engine design. He also shows you how to inspect, measure, and evaluate components so you can make the best machine work choices. Multi-angle valve jobs, altering rocker arm ratios, re-conditioning connecting rods, and machining and matching valvetrain components are also covered.<p>Machining is an essential part of high-performance engine building and stock engine rebuilding. Although you may not own the expensive tooling and machining to perform all or any of the machining required for a quality build, understanding the principles, procedures, and goals for machining is vital so you can guide the machining process when outsourced. Classic and older engines typically require extensive machining and almost every major component of engine, including block, heads, intake, crankshaft, and pistons, requires some sort of machining and fitment. <p>Whether you''re an enthusiast engine builder or prospective machining student who wants to pursue a career as an automotive machinist, this book will provide insight and in-depth instruction for performing the most common and important machining procedures.