Aspiring automotive engineer looking for advanced information.

[Spinspin]

Hello there, (Sorry, I hope not to come on here too forward or over anyone's head).

I am 25 years old (Junior), I seek information and am super hungry for it. I seek how to design cars, and all aspects thereof. I have decided to pursue establishing my own automotive engineering firm, and have dedicated most of my spare time since I was 12 and most of my working life in a field related to automobiles.

I have already read many books, magazines, watched many MIT, UCBerkeley, Standford, Texas A&M youtube videos about engineering, physics, chemistry, robotics, and much more. Recently I have googled almost daily for new subjects to study and read up for hours at a time whenever I have time off. I have done this for about 5-6 years now, so, I am about as google literate as possible. However, now I am completely stuck. I can not find the more advanced info I search for.

I want to know if there is a specific source where I can find engineering principles and theory regarding engines themselves? I have many books already (from rebuilding to modifying), and have read so many articles and magazines, but I can't find a "Holy Bible" of engine design theory. Like, if I were to make an engine out of a block of metal kind of thing.

All information is greatly appreciated.

Thank you!

 

[TonyG]

Hello there,

I am excited to hear about your passion for automotive engineering and your goal of establishing your own firm. It takes a lot of dedication and hard work to pursue such a path, so kudos to you for that.

I can understand your hunger for knowledge and the frustration of not being able to find the information you are looking for. While there may not be a "Holy Bible" of engine design theory, there are definitely some reliable sources for advanced information on engines.

One resource I would recommend is the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE). They have a vast collection of technical papers and journals on various aspects of automotive engineering, including engine design. You can access their publications through their website or through a university library that has a subscription to their database.

Another source I would suggest is academic journals in the field of mechanical engineering. These journals often publish research articles on engine design and mechanics, and you can access them through a university library or online databases such as JSTOR or ScienceDirect.

Additionally, universities often have open access repositories where researchers publish their work for free. You can search for specific topics related to engine design and find relevant research articles and studies.

I hope these suggestions help in your search for advanced information on engine design. Keep up the hard work and never stop learning! Best of luck in your future endeavors.