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2022-2023 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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AUTI 254 - High Performance Engines/Systems I
PROGRAM: Automotive Technology
CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
LECTURE HOURS MIN: 2
LAB HOURS MIN: 2
DATE OF LAST REVISION: Fall 2019
This course covers the fundamentals, construction, components and design of high performance engines/systems for various racing venues. The course will also cover related systems; cooling, lubrication, suspension and braking. Students will study the theory, design, and requirements of high performance engines/systems and then design their own modified engine, which they will run and evaluate using the computer dyno simulation program. Emphasis in this course is placed on bolt on performance modifications/power adders.
MAJOR COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Upon completion of this course the student will be expected to:
- Demonstrate proper shop safety practices while working with engines, lifts and tools.
- Describe engine dynamics, volumetric efficiency, and 4-stroke theory of operation.
- Understand how to calculate: compression ratios, chamber volumes, rod ratios, displacement, deck clearance, stroke, piston pin height, piston-to-valve clearances, rocker arm ratios, valve lift and duration.
- Describe the function and basic design of modern bolt on high performance engine modifications.
- Describe the various HP engine components and their functions.
- Describe HP engine lubricants and sealing systems.
- Demonstrate use of precision measuring equipment.
- Describe/identify the different types of forced induction systems.
- Describe the differences between torque and horsepower.
- Be able to explain how various changes to an engine affect the power output.
COURSE CONTENT: Topical areas of study include -
- 4 stroke engines cycles
- Engine block and components
- Exhaust systems
- Engine head and components
- Cooling systems
- Intake and induction systems
- Lubrication systems
- Mathematics and calculations relates to engine design
- Torque and horsepower
GRADING POLICY
A……………90-100
B…………….80-89
C…………….70-79
D……………60-69
F…………….0-59
Course Addendum - Syllabus
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