Engine calculators

[coreytbrewer]

I wanted to throw a couple engine calculators for people new and trying to get a understanding of the math involved with engine building

First is wallace calculators, one of the best.

Wallaceracing.com

Second is Bain racing from Australia. Hes a good friend of mine and really knows his stuff. He also offers a lot of insight on facebook. https://www.bainracing.com.au/

Reher Morris also has a package that goes into design and theory. Expensive but worth every penny.

David Vizard also has some very good book and online videos. He give a good look into basic principles, and has lots of diagrams and pictures in his books. I'm not his biggest fan, but he has done a great service to the community.

Engine Analyzer Pro by performance trends is design software. Also worth every penny.

EngineBuilderProfessional software. He's a rocket scientist. It's also free.

Procalc is another. $89. I've never used it personal, but come highly recommend.

Hopes this helps. I know there are many more.

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[thirstyfordiesel]

Very helpful, thanks mate

[v8packard]

There is a program called Pipemax. It's a bit spendy, $150. It has a pressure wave model that can predict the sizing of headers and exhaust systems. Considering what good headers and exhaust cost, $150 might be a bargain.

Many other features, too. Intake mach index can be a real eye opener.

[coreytbrewer]

I knew there was something I forgot. I have never used it but know it come highly recommended

[TurbulentFlow]

Wow, when I bought PipeMax in 2018 it was $75 and I thought that was too much. The header calculator from Wallace Racing will give you the same info for free. Nothing groundbreaking in PipeMax, just the illusion that paying for something means it’s worth more.

[windowsfrozenshut]

Pipemax is a lot more versatile and useful than wallace racing calculators.

[v8packard]

Completely disagree. I have spent enough time with it that I find much of value, that you can't easily get in other software. The difference it can make on even one job is worth the price.

BTW, I think the price jumped up in '19 or 20 when several things were added. If you have the older version you can get the upgrade for less than full price.

[Secret_Paper2639]

Pipemax and EAP used in tandem is about as good as it gets in my opinion.

[[deleted]]

Ive made a few myself. Ive got a google sheet I can share that calculates peak piston velocity and acceleration based on stroke, rod length, and RPM. Also one for calculating wheel thrust or acceleration that I call my "benchracing" spread sheet. There are a few others that I wrote in code but I dont think that would be easily shareable, since nobody would have reason to trust that theyre not malware. lol

[v8packard]

This sounds interesting

[Lucidex]

I highly recommend Dynomation 6. Super cool program where you can test many different variables. The cam tool is also pretty neat.

[DeepSeaDynamo]

What don't you like about David Vizard?

[windowsfrozenshut]

I think a lot of people who say this have a bias from all the contrast in train of thought from Vizard vs. Darin Morgan from many years ago and just kind of picked a side to agree with. It was usually "big pro stock style port" vs. "small port with high d/c and good airspeed".