Scientific Design of Exhaust and Intake Systems

by Philip Hubert Smith, John C. Morrison

For years, engineers, engine designers, high-performance tuners and racers have depended on the Scientific Design of Exhaust and Intake Systems to develop maximum potential from their engines. Dr. John C. Morrison is one of the foremost authorities on the analysis of the induction and exhaust processes of high-speed engines. Together with Philip Smith, he gives a thorough explanation of the physics that govern the behavior of gases as they pass through an engine, and the theories and practical research methods used in designing more efficient induction manifolds and exhaust systems, for both competition and street use. Chapter topics range from Simple Flow Problems and Sound and its Energy to Designing a System for Racing. This authoritative book will lead you through the complex theory to an understanding of how to design high-performance exhaust and intake systems for your own particular application.

274 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1971

About the author

Philip Hubert Smith also goes by
Philip H. Smith
and by the pseudonym "Calculus."

Reviews

[Abdelrahman Frouk]

design intake system

[Dhruv Chauhan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent book you can get for design of intake and exhaust systems of an IC Engine. Data is very much relatable and much useful for basic design problem solving.

[Ants · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ok, so you have a BSA motorcycle that was built in 1950. Being somewhat of a historical buff, you wonder how to size one of the Brooklands-style exhaust systems to fit the era.

Well, this book is your salvation. Or, it was mine. The details of exhaust systems are provided with the scientific background. The sizing information is given as well as the design objectives. So, it can be properly built according to the best theory at the time.

Does anyone else care? I certainly hope so!

Automotive tinkerers - proceed with guidance!

[Peer Jones · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have the later 1998 re-print.
It's a textbook with some interesting historical facts and a lot of information.
Still the only book published specifically on exhaust and intake systems, later research is proprietary by manufacturers and specialists although David Vizard does touch on design in sone of his tuning books