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Im the engine and drivetrain design lead for my formula sae team so i have a lot of new members asking me how to learn more about engines so they can get involved with the technical parts of design. It includes many tips and tricks from the professionals, beginning with a careful disassembly and reconditioning of components like the block, cylinder heads, fuel injection system, and exhaust, and then follows up with a complete reassembly to factory specs. Computer program to record, organize, print, check and analyze engine specifications and part numbers. Rehermorrison rewrites the book of racing engine assembly. How to build max performance chevy lt1lt4 engines by. How to build and modify gm lsseries engines motorbooks.
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