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General Information

Course ID (CB01A and CB01B)
APRND64HP
Course Title (CB02)
High Performance Engine Preparation
Course Credit Status
Credit - Degree Applicable
Effective Term
Fall 2024
Course Description
This course covers precision and performance engine preparation, including the selection and matching of engine and valve train components for maximum efficiency and output.
Faculty Requirements
Discipline 1
[Automotive Technology]
FSA
[FHDA FSA - AUTO TECH]
Course Family
Not Applicable

Course Justification

This CSU transferable apprenticeship course is only offered to a target population of students who have been approved for the Automotive Technologies Apprenticeship Program. It is a stand-alone course. It is also intended to better prepare students for work in the automotive industry in the areas of performance and vehicle efficiency, as advised by our industry advisory committee.

Foothill Equivalency

Does the course have a Foothill equivalent?
No
Foothill Course ID

Course Philosophy

Formerly Statement

Course Development Options

Basic Skill Status (CB08)
Course is not a basic skills course.
Grade Options
  • Letter Grade
  • Pass/No Pass
Repeat Limit
0

Transferability & Gen. Ed. Options

Transferability
Transferable to CSU only

Units and Hours

Summary

Minimum Credit Units
9.0
Maximum Credit Units
9.0

Weekly Student Hours

TypeIn ClassOut of Class
Lecture Hours9.018.0
Laboratory Hours0.00.0

Course Student Hours

Course Duration (Weeks)
12.0
Hours per unit divisor
36.0
Course In-Class (Contact) Hours
Lecture
108.0
Laboratory
0.0
Total
108.0
Course Out-of-Class Hours
Lecture
216.0
Laboratory
0.0
NA
0.0
Total
216.0

Prerequisite(s)

Corequisite(s)

Advisory(ies)

  • ESL D272. and ESL D273., or ESL D472. and ESL D473., or eligibility for EWRT D001A or EWRT D01AH or ESL D005.
  • Elementary algebra or equivalent (or higher), or appropriate placement beyond elementary algebra

APRN D064.

Limitation(s) on Enrollment

(Open only to apprentices in the Automotive Technologies Apprenticeship Program (an approved program by the Division of Apprenticeship Standards).)

Entrance Skill(s)

General Course Statement(s)

Methods of Instruction

Lecture and visual aids

Discussion and problem solving performed in class

Homework and extended projects

Guest speakers

Collaborative learning and small group exercises

Assignments

  1. Reading from texts and handouts
  2. Performance research paper

Methods of Evaluation

  1. Eight multiple choice examinations, each focused on the areas of blueprinting, engine reliability, lubrication,

    fuels, engine preparation, camshaft selection, engine simulation and tuning to be evaluated for correctness.
  2. A comprehensive, multiple choice examination to be evaluated for correctness.
  3. Performance research assignment paper focusing on an area of interest related to one of the course objectives to be evaluated for the comprehensive understanding of performance engines.

Essential Student Materials/Essential College Facilities

Essential Student Materials: 
  • Safety glasses for shop demonstrations
Essential College Facilities:
  • Automotive machine shop laboratory
  • Computers and required software

Examples of Primary Texts and References

AuthorTitlePublisherDate/EditionISBN
Lewis, W. G.Automotive Machining and Engine RepairEngine Books2020

Examples of Supporting Texts and References

None.

Learning Outcomes and Objectives

Course Objectives

  • State the techniques used in the blueprint planning of a performance engine
  • Examine the techniques used for improving reliability in performance engines
  • Analyze the properties of engine oils and how they relate to the entire lubrication system
  • List properties and fuel types that help improve combustion
  • Analyze the required steps to preparing a performance engine
  • Develop camshaft specifications based on engine performance data to aid in camshaft selection
  • Develop engine design criteria based on a computer model
  • Develop ignition and fuel settings in order to tune performance engines for optimum performance and economy
  • Select bolt-on performance parts
  • Analyze current machining techniques

CSLOs

  • Demonstrate understanding of blueprinting operations, four stroke cycle theory, parts reliability, and camshaft design.

Outline

  1. State the techniques used in the blueprint planning of a performance engine
    1. Blueprint specifications
    2. Maximizing efficiency within blueprint specifications
    3. Blueprinting for total performance
    4. Parts selection; OE and after-market
  2. Examine the techniques used for improving reliability in performance engines
    1. Limits of production cooling systems
    2. Limits of production lubricating systems
    3. Improving the margin of safety in cooling systems
    4. Improving the margin of safety in lubricating systems
    5. Balancing performance engines
    6. Selecting cylinder heads and valve train components
    7. Piston speeds and the selection of bearings, fasteners, connecting rods and pistons
  3. Analyze the properties of engine oils and how they relate to the entire lubrication system
    1. Petroleum based oils
    2. Synthetic oils
    3. Wet sump systems
    4. Dry sump systems
  4. List properties and fuel types that help improve combustion
    1. Pump gasoline
    2. Aviation gasoline
    3. Racing gasoline
    4. Alcohol; methanol, ethanol
    5. Nitro-methane
    6. Nitrous oxide
  5. Analyze the required steps to preparing a performance engine
    1. Improving efficiency
    2. Improving flow through ports
    3. Reducing restriction at the valves
    4. Synchronizing valve opening with piston travel
    5. Maximizing cylinder pressure
    6. Matching intake systems to the engine
    7. Matching exhaust systems to the engine
  6. Develop camshaft specifications based on engine performance data to aid in camshaft selection
    1. Lift requirements
    2. Duration limits
    3. RPM requirements
    4. Area under the curve
    5. Ramps and valve train behavior
    6. Valve spring requirements
    7. Valve spring analysis
  7. Develop engine design criteria based on a computer model
    1. Computer simulations
    2. Dynamometer testing
  8. Develop ignition and fuel settings in order to tune performance engines for optimum performance and economy
    1. Ignition
    2. Fuel mixtures
    3. Normal and abnormal combustion
  9. Select bolt-on performance parts
    1. Parts and accessories for domestic engines
    2. Parts and accessories for popular import engines
    3. Selecting and upgrading forced induction systems
  10. Analyze current machining techniques
    1. CNC engine block machining practices
    2. CNC engine cylinder head machining practices
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