How to Build, Modify & Power Tune Cylinder Heads - (Speedpro) 2nd Edition by David Gollan & Peter Burgess (Paperback)

About the Book

The complete practical guide to successfully modifying classic/retro 2-valve cylinder heads for maximum power, economy and reliability. Applies to almost every car/motorcycle (not 2-stroke) and to all road and track applications.

Book Synopsis

The complete practical guide to successfully modifying classic/retro 2-valve per combustion chamber cylinder heads for maximum power, economy and reliability.? Understandable language and step-by-step instruction. Topics include horsepower and torque; equipment and tools; airflow, building a flow bench; porting; valves; valve seats and inserts; valve guides; valve springs; unleaded fuel conversion.
Written by two expert engineers, who share their extensive knowledge and experience to explain everything you need to know about building, modifying and power tuning cylinder heads.

Review Quotes

"An excellent practical guide to what is often regarded as something of a 'black art' in the field of engine building ... All the practical aspects of cylinder head modification ... are covered in full in an easy, readable yet eminently practical style with numerous illustrations and diagrams." - Speedscene

About the Author

Peter Burgess is a self-taught engineer. His background in psychology laid the groundwork for a scientific method approach, and gave him the ability to harness his intuition in making engines work. He works holistically to modify engines, and runs a small, friendly tuning business in Derbyshire, which enjoys worldwide recognition and distribution.