Vehicular Engine Design

Introduction to Reciprocating Piston Engines

This book provides an introduction to the design and mechanical development of reciprocating piston engines for vehicular applications. Beginning from the determination of required displacement and performance, coverage moves into engine configuration and architecture.

Engine Components and Design Trade-offs

Critical layout dimensions and design trade-offs are then presented for pistons, crankshafts, engine blocks, camshafts, valves, and manifolds.

Material Strength and Casting Processes

Coverage continues with material strength and casting process selection for the cylinder block and cylinder heads.

Major Engine Sub-systems

Each major engine component and sub-system is then taken up in turn, from lubrication system, to cooling system, to intake and exhaust systems, to NVH.

Latest Findings and Design Practices

For this second edition, latest findings and design practices are included, with the addition of over sixty new pictures and many new equations.