HIGH-PERFORMANCE AUTOMOTIVE COOLING SYSTEMS
modern cars even have coolant. The temp needle moves to where it is supposed to be and never moves again until you shut the car off. For drivers of vintage cars, this level of reliability is also attainable.Muscle cars and hot rod engines today are pushed to the limit with stroker kits and power adders straining the capabilities of your cooling system to extremes never seen before. Whether you are a fan of modern performance cars or a fan of more modern performance in vintage cars, this book will help you build a robust cooling system to complement your engine.
Tabel Of Contents:
Acknowledgments
Preface
Chapter 1: Engine Cooling System Basic Operation
Thermodynamics
Thermodynamic Laws
Thermal Expansion
Pressure
Heat Transfer
Cooling System Operation
Cooling System Components
Chapter 2: Coolant Selection
Coolant Is Antifreeze and Water
Antifreeze Types
Antifreeze Components
Waterless Glycerol-Based Coolant
BeCool Coolant
Coolant Service
Chapter 3: Radiators
Radiator Design
Radiator Materials
Radiators Types
Pressurized Cooling System
Closed Cooling System
Aftermarket Overflow Tank
OEM Radiator Design and Testing
Radiator Selection
Radiator Inefficiency
Chapter 4: Coolant Flow
Centrifugal Water Pump Components
Centrifugal Water Pump Operation
Hydraulics
Water Pump Design Issues
Water Pump Construction
High-Performance Water Pumps
Electric Water Pumps
Thermostats
Thermostat Selection
Coolant Hoses
Chapter 5: Radiator Airflow
Airflow
Airflow to Remove Heat
Radiator Shrouds
Chapter 6: Cooling Fans
General Cooling Fan Information
Modified Stock and Race Car Cooling Fan Issues
Viscous Clutch
Electric Fans
Electric Cooling Fan Control
Cooling Fan Selection
Chapter 7: Basic System Diagnosis
Information Gathering
Inspections
Diagnostic System Checks
Intermittent Electrical Conditions
Isolate Root Cause, Repair, and Verify Fix
Engine Overheating Diagnostics
Pressure Testing a Cooling System
Thermostat Diagnosis
Thermostat Service
Checking Coolant Protection
Hose Service
Water Pump Service
Drive Belt Tension and Replacement
Radiator Replacement
Head Gasket Replacement
Heater Core Replacement
Cooling System Design and Service Issues
Chapter 8: Installation
Coolant System Flow Review
Wiring Harness
Water Pump Selection
Water Pump Installation
Thermostat, Inlet, and Outlet Selection
Coolant Hoses
Radiator Selection
Electric Cooling Fans
Expansion and Overflow Tanks
Coolant
Specifications:
Pages: 128
Size: 8.5 X 11 (inches)
Format: Paperback
Illustrations: 349 color photos & illustrations
Publisher: CarTech
ISBN: 9781613255049
Product Code: SA462
