The Engine Cooling System

This book is the most comprehensive source of information and basic understanding on the engine cooling system available to the general public. It discusses the cooling system and its components, functional aspects, performance, heat transfer from the combustion gas to the engine mass for different and engine speed and load conditions, heat rejection vs. load and displacement, and the manner in which the system manages the heat rejection to the cooling air to maintain engine operating temperatures for all weather and operating conditions. It will give you a complete perspective on the engine cooling systems in a few hours.The book has 147 easy to read pages, with 175 graphs, illustrations and photographs, many in color. For those with deeper interests, a CD is included, with 3 Handbooks covering the Fundamentals of Fluid Flow, Heat Transfer and Thermodynamics.

The ultimate guide to engine cooling systems for peak performance.Covers basic theory and modifications; individual components such as water pump, radiator, and thermostatic control systems; and information on designing a cooling system.

Through numerous line sketches and 150 photos, readers will find it easy to learn and understand the way the parts function in a cooling system. Also included are tech tips and simple project ideas that will help readers identify and solve their cooling system problems, or perhaps build a cooling system from scratch.

When considering how well modern cars perform in many areas, it is easy to forget some of the issues motorists had on a regular basis 40+ years ago. Cars needed maintenance regularly: plugs and points had to be replaced on a frequent basis, the expected engine life was 100,000 miles rather than double and triple the expectation that you see today, and an everyday hassle, especially in warm climates, was being the victim of an overheating car. It was not uncommon on a hot day to see cars stuck in traffic, spewing coolant onto the ground with the hoods up in a desperate attempt to cool off. Fast-forward to today, and it’s easy to forget that 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. In High-Performance Automotive Cooling Systems, author Dr. John Kershaw explains the basics of a cooling system operation, provides an examination of coolant and radiator options, explains how to manage coolant speed through your engine and why it is important, examines how to manage airflow through your radiator, takes a thorough look at cooling fans, and finally uses all this information in the testing and installation of all these components. 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 match today’s horsepower demands and help you keep your cool.