Modern Engine Blueprinting Techniques. Mike Mavrigian

Threaded Holes

Chapter 3: Block Machining

Main Bore Align Honing

Deck Resurfacing

Cylinder Honing

Cylinder Boring

Plateau Finishing

Cylinder Bore Distortion

Lifter Bores

Hot Honing

Camshaft Bore

Chapter 4: Oiling Systems

Wet Sump Systems

Dry Sump Systems

External Oil Coolers

Oil Restrictors

Oil Drainback

Intermediate Shaft

High-Pressure High-Volume Pumps

Pre-Lube Before Initial Startup

Chapter 5: Engine Math

Bore and Stroke

Connecting Rod Length

Rod Ratio

       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