Editing Porting cylinder heads
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==Preamble== | ==Preamble== | ||
− | The purpose of this article is to acquaint engine builders | + | The purpose of this article is to acquaint engine builders on the tangible benefits of cylinder head porting and making more power through the porting process. Cylinder head porting or 'porting' as it is known in the hot rod circles, is classed by some as '''black magic''' in the engine building process. Proper porting procedures will result in getting the largest volume of air/fuel mix to the combustion chamber in the shortest amount of time. Porting works hand in hand with valve grinding and seat cutting. |
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==Areas to work on== | ==Areas to work on== | ||
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During the manufacturing and machining processes of a cylinder head, there are areas that are left unfinished. This is due to cost/time restraints imposed on the manufacturers. | During the manufacturing and machining processes of a cylinder head, there are areas that are left unfinished. This is due to cost/time restraints imposed on the manufacturers. | ||
When a port is machined for a seat, often a lip is left below the seat. This lip is sometimes semi-removed using a type of tapered reamer that helps smooth the transition from the seat into the pocket portion of the port. But because this is done quickly and by machine and not carefully and by hand, there is still almost always places where improvements can be made. | When a port is machined for a seat, often a lip is left below the seat. This lip is sometimes semi-removed using a type of tapered reamer that helps smooth the transition from the seat into the pocket portion of the port. But because this is done quickly and by machine and not carefully and by hand, there is still almost always places where improvements can be made. | ||
− | [[File:EXH PORT.jpg|thumb|400px|left| Arrows indicate lip left after the machining process. This needs to | + | [[File:EXH PORT.jpg|thumb|400px|left| Arrows indicate lip left after the machining process. This needs to me carefully removed so the transition from the seat to the pocket is smooth.]] <br style="clear:both"/> |
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===Gasket matching=== | ===Gasket matching=== | ||
− | This is a simple process whereby we will match thermostat housing to an intake manifold for better flow of coolant from the engine to the radiator. Begin by cleaning off the surface of both housing and intake mating surfaces. Remove all gasket material and glue with acetone and a gasket scraper. True the surface of slight imperfections by using a mill/bastard file place flat on the gasket surface working the file back and forth. The shiny | + | This is a simple process whereby we will match thermostat housing to an intake manifold for better flow of coolant from the engine to the radiator. Begin by cleaning off the surface of both housing and intake mating surfaces. Remove all gasket material and glue with acetone and a gasket scraper. True the surface of slight imperfections by using a mill/bastard file place flat on the gasket surface working the file back and forth. The shiny sports are the highs and the dull ones are the lows, true these surfaces. When a flat surface is obtained,paint the surface with Dykem dye, lay a new gasket on the surface and insert the bolts in the holes of the intake to center the gasket over the openings. With a scribe, scratch along the gasket edge around the opening. When complete, remove bolts and gasket. This will reveal a scribed line in the purple dye that you will be enlarging up the opening to. |
*If this is an aluminum intake, chuck up a open cut burr that is used for aluminum, and spray it with WD40 or similar lubricant. This will make cleaning the tool easier, reduce friction and heat. | *If this is an aluminum intake, chuck up a open cut burr that is used for aluminum, and spray it with WD40 or similar lubricant. This will make cleaning the tool easier, reduce friction and heat. | ||
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==Installing screw in rocker arm studs== | ==Installing screw in rocker arm studs== | ||
[[File:POW351300.jpg|thumb|400px|left|Stud puller/tap guide for SBC]] <br style="clear:both"/> | [[File:POW351300.jpg|thumb|400px|left|Stud puller/tap guide for SBC]] <br style="clear:both"/> | ||
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==Milling the deck== | ==Milling the deck== | ||
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See '''[[Milling cylinder heads]]''' for more info. | See '''[[Milling cylinder heads]]''' for more info. | ||
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==Photos== | ==Photos== | ||
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*[http://www.empirenet.com/pkelley2/DynamicCR.html Dynamic compression calculator] by Kelly | *[http://www.empirenet.com/pkelley2/DynamicCR.html Dynamic compression calculator] by Kelly | ||
*[http://www.kb-silvolite.com/calc.php?action=comp2 Dynamic compression calculator] by KB | *[http://www.kb-silvolite.com/calc.php?action=comp2 Dynamic compression calculator] by KB | ||
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==Related links== | ==Related links== | ||
− | *[http://www.centroidcnc.com/cnc_porting_machine.html CNC | + | *Check out the videos of CNC porting here: [http://www.centroidcnc.com/cnc_porting_machine.html CNC Cylinder Head Porting and Engine Block Machines] |
− | *[http://www.ruffstuff.com/ Cylinder | + | *Looking for tools and abrasives, try here: [http://www.ruffstuff.com/ Cylinder Head Abrasives] |
− | *[http://hubpages.com/hub/Cylinder-Head-Porting-101 Cylinder Head Porting 101] | + | *A more technical approach: [http://hubpages.com/hub/Cylinder-Head-Porting-101 Cylinder Head Porting 101] |
− | *[http://www.diyporting.com/Shrouding.html Valve | + | *A great article on valve shrouding: [http://www.diyporting.com/Shrouding.html Valve Shrouding] from diyPorting.com |
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[[Category:Engine]] | [[Category:Engine]] | ||
[[Category:Cylinder head]] | [[Category:Cylinder head]] |