Modern Engine Blueprinting Techniques. Mike Mavrigian
Threaded Holes
High-Pressure High-Volume Pumps
Pre-Lube Before Initial Startup
Piston Compression Height
Compression Ratio (part 1)
Combustion Chamber Volume
Piston Dome Volume
Head Gasket Volume
Deck Height Volume
Cylinder Swept Volume
Compression Ratio (part 2)
Chapter 6: Crankshafts
Crankshaft Types
Surface Hardening
Reducing Rotating Mass
Inspection
Stroker Clearance
Shot Peening
Stress Relieving
Counterweight Modifications
Cross Drilling
Chamfering Oil Holes
Chapter 7: Connecting Rods
Rod Types
Center-to-Center Length
Piston-to-Rod Clearance
Rod-to-Block Clearance
Rod-to-Camshaft Clearance
Rod Bearing Clearance
Rod Side Clearance
Beam Design
Rod Bolt Tightening
Connecting Rod Inspection
Chapter 8: Pistons
Performance Pistons
Piston-to-Wall Clearance
Piston Diameter
Piston Skirt to Crankshaft Clearance
Coatings
Piston Pins
Ring Grooves
Piston-to-Head Clearance
Piston-to-Valve Clearance
Piston Compression Distance
Compression Ratio
Deck Height
Gasket Volume
Piston Dome Volume
Combustion Chamber Volume
Valve Pockets
Ordering Custom Pistons
Chapter 9: Piston Rings
Ring Types
Tension and Gap
Piston Ring Trends
Determining Ring Depth
Ring Installation Methods
Chapter 10: Camshafts
Cam Types
Protecting the Cam
Cam Runout
Cam Endplay
Degreeing the Cam
Adjusting Cam Timing
Lobe Separation Angles
GM LS Cam Lifters
Special Firing Order Camshafts
Camshaft Needle Bearings
Distributor Gears
Chapter 11: Cylinder Heads
Cast Iron versus Aluminum
Deck Surface Finish
Deck Flatness
Valves
Ports and Runners
Finishing Bare Cylinder Heads
Inspection and Reconditioning
Flow Bench Testing
Cylinder Head Installation
Chapter 12: Valves, Springs, Retainers and Locks
Valve Inspection
Valve Seats
Performance Valve Technology
Valvesprings
Retainer Fit
Valvespring Seats
Retainers and Locks
Chapter 13: Rocker Arms
Rocker Arm Ratio