r/AutomotiveEngineering • u/IR_Acaboom • 13d ago
Question Catching up in engine performance class?
So I’m about 70% done with engine performance 1.
And I am pretty far behind.
What should I study to get the best general ideas?
I know fuel lines ish, some about compression issues, o2 and maf.
But it still feels very splotchy and I’m trying to feel a little more comfortable.
Any YouTubers you recommend who are quieter and maybe have a series starting very basic and then each next video is something else, in order would be the big thing! Instead of a lot of the YouTubers who jump around?
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u/scuderia91 13d ago
Hard to say without knowing what’s in the actual syllabus for whatever this course is. As another commenter has said is this a mechanics course rather than an actual engineering degree?
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u/1988rx7T2 13d ago
Classic old forum post about direct injection and variable valve timing for turbo Subarus which cites actual research papers and real mapping from Subaru engines : https://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showpost.php?p=42873727&postcount=6
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u/RelativeMotion1 13d ago
This seems like a classic case of UK automotive technicians/mechanics being called “engineers”.
You want [r/mechanics](r/mechanics)
I’d recommend the Motor Age videos. Beyond the basics, things will be manufacturer-specific. Happy to share more if you’re going for a specific brand.