auto math book
01-13-2006, 01:05 AM
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I seem to remember a book mentioned with automotive math in it. Specifically, I need lots of math/theory on engines/power/ignition timing/etc. Does anyone know which book this is? I see "Auto Math Handbook" online by Lawlor. Is that the best one? Are there any others?
01-13-2006, 02:00 AM
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im not sure of books but arent there numerous engine calculators on line that do the math for you?
Gear ration, CR, injector sizing, airlfows..etc etc
Gaawd, i wish i could go back and do HS Algebra again today...id do pretty good
http://www.math.com/students/solvers/online_solvers.htm
perhaps a bit OT for you, but there is a book called Aircraft Powerplants by Bent McKinnely that i have kept from my college enignes class that is pretty good when it comes to some recip (gas) enigne stuff.
equations for BMEP...PSFC..Vol. eff...etc etc
Gear ration, CR, injector sizing, airlfows..etc etc
Gaawd, i wish i could go back and do HS Algebra again today...id do pretty good
http://www.math.com/students/solvers/online_solvers.htm
perhaps a bit OT for you, but there is a book called Aircraft Powerplants by Bent McKinnely that i have kept from my college enignes class that is pretty good when it comes to some recip (gas) enigne stuff.
equations for BMEP...PSFC..Vol. eff...etc etc
01-13-2006, 02:29 AM
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You only need one formula
Acceleration=HP/(mass x velocity)
Mk
PS, actually, the Carrol "Tune to win" book is quite good. it touches on most all automotive performance aspects, from aero to gearing and suspension set ups. basic formulas as well. couple that with Probst's book on Fuel injection, and you have all you may need. (except his incorrect chapter on Ljet, being "unsuited" for allowing for performance mods to work. other than that, its a great FI book!)
Acceleration=HP/(mass x velocity)
Mk
PS, actually, the Carrol "Tune to win" book is quite good. it touches on most all automotive performance aspects, from aero to gearing and suspension set ups. basic formulas as well. couple that with Probst's book on Fuel injection, and you have all you may need. (except his incorrect chapter on Ljet, being "unsuited" for allowing for performance mods to work. other than that, its a great FI book!)
Originally Posted by mspiegle
I seem to remember a book mentioned with automotive math in it. Specifically, I need lots of math/theory on engines/power/ignition timing/etc. Does anyone know which book this is? I see "Auto Math Handbook" online by Lawlor. Is that the best one? Are there any others?
01-13-2006, 03:45 PM
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Automath Handbook by John Lawlor. I have it. Looks very comprehensive by I must admit I have not yet used it. Got it for reference after seeing a recommendation in Road & Track.
