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THE READ FOR SPEED by Ned Erkman
CHAPTER 3


Basic Functions

The cylinder head is located on top of the engine, directly above the cylinders, therefore being referred to as the cylinder head.

The cylinder head performs three basic functions that affect power production and engine acceleration. The intake ports flow air and fuel into the cylinder, the combustion chamber promotes the combustion process within the cylinder and the exhaust port allows the exhaust to exit the cylinder.

When the intake and exhaust valves are closed, the cylinder head becomes the primary restriction for airflow in the engine. Since the intake and exhaust valves in the cylinder head create the biggest restriction for airflow when closed, modifications are necessary to improve the movement of air, fuel and exhaust through the cylinders and ports when the valves are open.

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Ned Erkman
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Power Of Knowledge
Principle Power
Performance Power of Cylinderheads
Basic Functions
Power Production Science
Intake and Exhaust Valves
Port Shape versus Port Volume
Proper Cylinder Head Modifications
Improper Cylinder Head Modifications
Cylinder Head Flow Rates
Cylinder Head Power Production
Intake Manifold Power Production
Camshaft Power Production
Mathmatical Formulas
Engine Development

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