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  • Duke W.
    Beyond Control Poster
    • December 31, 1992
    • 15633

    Corvette SAE paper collection

    A few weeks ago Jerry Gollnick and I were discussing the SAE paper on the Rochester Fuel Injection system, originally published in 1957. I thought I had a digital copy, but it turns out I only had an old, faded photocopy, so I started a Google search and found out that SAE recently published a 50-year compilation of Corvette-related SAE papers in a single 370 page soft cover book:

    The Chevrolet Corvette: New Vehicle Engineering and Technical History (PT-118)
    Edited by Daniel J. Holt.
    $19.99 (non-SAE member price) plus shipping

    Starting with a 1953 paper by Maurice Olley (who is the father of modern suspension design) highlights include the 1957 Fuel Injection paper and the 1963 paper on the design and development of the 1963 Corvette.

    The modern era is well represented with several papers on the design and development of the C5 and aerodynamic development of the C6 Z06.

    A paper on the LS1 is included. Unfortunately the 1992 paper on the LT1 is not, but it's available separately - 920673

    What's amazing to me are the advances in engineering technology that are evident when you compare the design and development of the C2 with the C5.

    You don't have to be an engineer to understand these papers, but you will find them more interesting if you have at least an interest in vehicle design and production or you will get an education on the subject.

    A few of the papers have a little math, but it's not beyond what a junior high kid taking algebra can understand.

    Go to www.sae.org hit the publications button and search for PT-118. If you do a little more searching you may find some other publications of interest. I also added, among others, Paul Van Valkenberg's, "Chevrolet Racing: Fourteen Years of Raucious Silence". It has recently been reprinted after a 30 year hiatus. It was a very interesting read and great addition to my library.

    Duke
    Last edited by Duke W.; March 21, 2012, 08:39 PM.
  • Joseph T.
    Expired
    • April 30, 1976
    • 2074

    #2
    Re: Corvette SAE paper collection

    Duke

    Thanks..the SAE report can be revealing. Every Corvette guy should have Paul Van Valkenbergs book.

    Joe

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    • Stuart F.
      Expired
      • August 31, 1996
      • 4676

      #3
      Re: Corvette SAE paper collection

      Great stuff Duke. Thanks.

      Stu Fox

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      • Jerry G.
        Extremely Frequent Poster
        • March 31, 1985
        • 1022

        #4
        Re: Corvette SAE paper collection

        It's amazing how helpful these old papers have been when working out FI problems or handling problems with the race car. These guys are really good. I agree with Duke. I highly recommend using the SAE papers. Jerry

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        • Terry M.
          Beyond Control Poster
          • September 30, 1980
          • 15583

          #5
          Re: Corvette SAE paper collection

          That SAE book is amazingly inexpensive for SAE material, and your review makes it sound real interesting. Thanks for the heads-up Duke.
          Terry

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          • Don C.
            Expired
            • October 31, 2003
            • 34

            #6
            Re: Corvette SAE paper collection

            Duke
            Thanks for this SAE website reference. This technical stuff really intriques me and I'm amazed what is on this site.
            Don

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            • Duke W.
              Beyond Control Poster
              • December 31, 1992
              • 15633

              #7
              Re: Corvette SAE paper collection

              Originally posted by Terry McManmon (3966)
              That SAE book is amazingly inexpensive for SAE material, and your review makes it sound real interesting. Thanks for the heads-up Duke.
              You're so right, Terry. Even the SAE member prices can be jaw dropping. The "original" price of the Corvette SAE paper book was over $100, so it's definitely a bargain. I bought photo copies of some individual papers, and they were $23 each!!!

              So this book is quite a deal, and well worth the twenty bucks plus shipping. BTW, the Van Valkenberg book, the Allied Aircraft Engines of WW II book and the handful of individual papers I included with my order only increased the shipping cost a couple of bucks over the shipping cost of the Corvette SAE paper book alone.

              Duke

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              • Thomas H.
                Extremely Frequent Poster
                • August 31, 2005
                • 1057

                #8
                Re: Corvette SAE paper collection

                Duke,

                Thanks for the info.

                That publication will now be in my collection as well as ones I found on racecar data aquisition and automotive microprocessors. Good stuff.

                Tom
                1958, 283/245, White/red - Top Flight, October 2016
                1960, Black/black, 283/230 4sp
                1966, Black/Red, 327/350 4sp w/AC
                1967, 427/390, 4sp, Goodwood Green, Coupe
                1971 LS5, 4sp, coupe, Bridgehampton Blue
                2007 Z06, Lemans Blue

                Newsletter Editor, Delaware Valley Chapter

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                • Scott O.
                  Expired
                  • December 8, 2009
                  • 100

                  #9
                  Re: Corvette SAE paper collection

                  Duke,
                  Just bought both books
                  Thanks for the heads up, Scott

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                  • George J.
                    Very Frequent User
                    • February 28, 1999
                    • 775

                    #10
                    Re: Corvette SAE paper collection

                    The compilation is no longer available from SAE.

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                    • George J.
                      Very Frequent User
                      • February 28, 1999
                      • 775

                      #11
                      Re: Corvette SAE paper collection

                      I was able to order a hard copy on Amazon for about $80. Still a bargain, in my opinion. The girl at SAE said they wouldn't be printing any more. The racing book is still available though. I think there is a chapter on Smokey that I can't wait to read.

                      George

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                      • John M.
                        Expired
                        • December 31, 1997
                        • 813

                        #12
                        Re: Corvette SAE paper collection

                        Duke,
                        Thanks for this post. I've been working on this 65 FI car for about 1 1/2 years now and have to admit that I know practically zero about Rochester Fuel Injection. Getting close to fire it up time and asked John Degregory for some technical stuff on this thing and bought the ST12 Corvette Service guide (John restored the FI unit). I'll get this publication and study it too so I can become an FI "expert" (ha ha, yeah sure) This engine is bone stock 65 FI.
                        John McRae

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                        • Duke W.
                          Beyond Control Poster
                          • December 31, 1992
                          • 15633

                          #13
                          Re: Corvette SAE paper collection

                          Originally posted by George Jerome (31887)
                          I was able to order a hard copy on Amazon for about $80. Still a bargain, in my opinion. The girl at SAE said they wouldn't be printing any more. The racing book is still available though. I think there is a chapter on Smokey that I can't wait to read.

                          George
                          I just went through a mock order, and I was able to add both the SAE paper collection book (PT-118) and Van Valkenberg's book (R-271) to the shopping cart.

                          Duke

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                          • Terry M.
                            Beyond Control Poster
                            • September 30, 1980
                            • 15583

                            #14
                            Re: Corvette SAE paper collection

                            I guess I better hurry up. I'll let you know how I do when I get home from work.
                            Terry

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                            • Bill M.
                              Extremely Frequent Poster
                              • March 31, 1977
                              • 1386

                              #15
                              Re: Corvette SAE paper collection

                              Originally posted by Duke Williams (22045)
                              Starting with a 1953 paper by Maurice Olley (who is the father of modern suspension design) Duke
                              If you're VERY interested in suspension, Maurice (pronunced Morris please, he's English) Olley's monographs have been published by the SAE in Chassis Design, SAE R206, $80. You will be reading Maurice's actual words and seeing his actual drawings...a thrill for those of us who respect his accomplishments. Thanks go to the Millikens and Frank Winchell for the book. The book covers suspensions up through the C3 design level.

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