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High-Performance Diesel Builder's Guide is the first book to explain how modern diesel engines work and how to safely enhance power and performance.

The book covers all aspects of the modern turbocharged diesel engine: intake system, camshaft, cylinder heads, fuel system, combustion chambers, transmissions, and gearing. In addition, this book provides advice on many aspects of tuning your diesel engine from Gale Banks. Author Joe Pettitt, Banks, and other industry experts guide novice and expert diesel enthusiasts alike. The book covers airflow components, including the turbocharger and intercooler, using electronic tuners, and choosing between nitrous oxide and propane injection. An in-depth chapter focuses on engine thermodynamics, using simple terms, diagrams, and charts to explain and illustrate the concepts and principles.

Popular turbo diesel engines are covered including Ford Power Stroke, GM Duramax, and Dodge Cummins B and ISB.

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The photos in this edition are black and white.

High-Performance Diesel Builder's Guide is the first book to explain how modern diesel engines work and how to safely enhance power and performance.

The book covers all aspects of the modern turbocharged diesel engine: intake system, camshaft, cylinder heads, fuel system, combustion chambers, transmissions, and gearing. In addition, this book provides advice on many aspects of tuning your diesel engine from Gale Banks. Author Joe Pettitt, Banks, and other industry experts guide novice and expert diesel enthusiasts alike. The book covers airflow components, including the turbocharger and intercooler, using electronic tuners, and choosing between nitrous oxide and propane injection. An in-depth chapter focuses on engine thermodynamics, using simple terms, diagrams, and charts to explain and illustrate the concepts and principles.

Popular turbo diesel engines are covered including Ford Power Stroke, GM Duramax, and Dodge Cummins B and ISB.

Pages : 144
Size : 8.5 X 11 (inches)
Format : Paperback / softback
Illustrations : 325 b/w
Publisher : CarTech
ISBN : 9781613250624
Product Code : SA129P

About the Author

Acknowledgments 

Introduction

 

Chapter 1: Diesel Theory 

Diesel vs. Gas Engines

How Diesel Engines Work

Thermodynamics 

Work Done During

Volume Change 

Throttling Process

Types of Diesel Engines 

Common Rail Injection

Engine and Exhaust Brakes

 

Chapter 2: Introduction to Diesel Performance 

The Diesel Power Stroke

Gale Banks on Mass Flow

The Turbocharger was Invented for Diesel 

Defining the Limits

Combustion Basics

Electronic Engine Controls 

Factory Derating Tactics 

Summary

 

Chapter 3: Induction and Combustion

Tuning the Airflow Path 

Volumetric Efficiency

Laminar Airflow 

Swirl and Flow

Gale Banks on Airflow and Combustion

Airflow After the Compressor 

Cummins and Duramax Intake Manifolds 

Air Distribution and Power Balancing

Porting for Flow and Swirl 

Camshafts and Valvetrain

 

Chapter 4: The Turbocharger 

The Basics 

The Gas Law 

Heat and Adiabatic Efficiency

The Air Density Ratio

Choosing a Turbo

Compressor Maps

Estimate Mass Flow at Torque Peak

Blow-Off and Bypass Valves

Intercooling Theory

Turbine Basics 

Wastegates

Housing Aspect Ratio 

Turbine Tech: How it Works

Turbine Maps

EGTs: What’s too Hot?

 

Chapter 5: The Fuel System

Diesel Fuel 

Diesel Fuel Contamination

Biodiesel

Cetane Number

Flash Point

Injection Systems 

Electronically Controlled Common Rail Injection

Talking Fuel Injection with Bosch

Gale Banks on Fuel System Tech 

Tuning the Fuel Injection Cycle 

 

Chapter 6: Exhaust 

Exhaust Manifolds 

After the Turbo

Exhaust Brakes

 

Chapter 7: Nitrous and Propane

Nitrous Oxide 

Nitrous and Diesel

Jetting Nitrous for Diesel

Tuning Tactics

Fuel, Air and Nitrous Mass Flow

Nitrous System Components 

Propane: Is it worth the effort?

 

Chapter 8: Driveline

Manual Transmissions 

Automatic Transmissions 

Sensing Slip

Gearing

Fluid Cooling

Driveline Alignment and Balance 

 

Advice from Around the Industry

 

Chapter 9: GM Diesel Engines

1982–2000: 6.2- and 6.5L Turbo Diesel

2001–2004: Duramax LB7

2004–2006: Duramax LLY 

2006–Mid-’07: Duramax LBZ

Mid-’07–On: Duramax LMM

 

Chapter 10: Ford Diesel Engines 

1983–1994: 6.9/7.3L IDI

1994–2003: 7.3L Power Stroke

2003–2006: 6.0L Power Stroke

2008–On: 6.4L

 

Chapter 11: Dodge Cummins Diesel Engines 

1989–1993: First Generation

1994–1998: Second Generation

1998.5–2002: ISB Upgrade

2003–2007: Common Rail Era 

2007.5–On: 6.7L

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