How do you tell if an engine is on the compression stroke?
At this point, there are a few ways to confirm the compression stroke:
- Vacuum Pressure Gauge. Use a vacuum/pressure gauge. Hook up the gauge to your hose. Again turn the engine over by hand until you see pressure.
- Keep going until you see the pressure change to vacuum. Move on to STEP FOUR.
What benefits do we get in a valve adjust?
Eliminating valve clatter is one benefit of having properly adjusted valves, but the engine will also likely become smoother and more responsive. In addition, proper adjustment can extend the life of the valve train.
Is it possible to upgrade intake and exhaust?
Most people are looking to upgrade their daily driver—meaning, having their ride laid up for an extended period of time just isn’t an option. Luckily, intake and exhaust upgrades can be installed quickly and still increase performance. Remember, restricted air flow equals restricted power.
How does the damper work on the intake manifold?
The damper is controlled thermostatically to deflect the exhaust gases around the intake manifold. When the engine is cold, all the exhaust gases pass around the intake manifold.
How long does it take to change intake manifolds?
Swapping intake manifolds, cylinder heads, and rotating assemblies can take days to install. Most people are looking to upgrade their daily driver—meaning, having their ride laid up for an extended period of time just isn’t an option. Luckily, intake and exhaust upgrades can be installed quickly and still increase performance.
Where is the intake manifold on a V-8 engine?
The intake manifold has mounted a side of the cylinder block in L-head engines and on the side of the cylinder head in I-head engines. It is situated between the two cylinder banks on V-8 engines.
Most people are looking to upgrade their daily driver—meaning, having their ride laid up for an extended period of time just isn’t an option. Luckily, intake and exhaust upgrades can be installed quickly and still increase performance. Remember, restricted air flow equals restricted power.
Swapping intake manifolds, cylinder heads, and rotating assemblies can take days to install. Most people are looking to upgrade their daily driver—meaning, having their ride laid up for an extended period of time just isn’t an option. Luckily, intake and exhaust upgrades can be installed quickly and still increase performance.
What happens when intake valve is opened too early?
The amount of overlap, or the area between the intake opening and the exhaust closing, and where it occurs, is one of the most critical points in the engine cycle. If the intake valve opens too early, it will push the new charge into the intake manifold.
When does the intake valve reach its maximum lift?
The intake valve reaches its maximum lift at some defined point (usually about 106 degrees) after top dead center. This is called the intake centerline, which refers to where the cam has been installed in the engine in relation to the crankshaft. This is commonly called “degreeing”. We will talk about this later also.