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Subject: Product News/Updates, May 2024

Engine Analyzer v3.4B, New Features and Bug Fix
Cam Analyzer FAQ for Creating a Manufacturing File
Last April's Newsletter

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1) Engine Analyzer v3.4B, New Features and Bug Fix In April's newsletter we released a major update to the standard Engine Analyzer, v3.4B. It's the popular "little brothers" to our Engine Analyzer Pro engine simulation.

Since last month, we have just added some new features, which include:

More Vortech (tm) superchargers added to the example component library.
A new Centrifugal Supercharger "Peak Efficiency" of 80% to represent the newer, modern superchargers.
Tweeks to most all Centrifugal Supercharger simulations to be slightly more accurate over a wider range of conditions, especially at higher supercharger RPMs.

We have also discovered and fixed a major bug, so you can add your own engine components to the component libraries.

If you have the Engine Analyzer v3.4 B with a version number lower than v3.4 B.014, we strongly recommend you install this free update. To see your version number, click on Help (at the top of the main screen), and then select About Engine Analyzer. The complete version number (written in blue) will be shown, something like v3.4 B.006. If you install the new version over the top of your existing version to get your free update, when asked, select to do a Refresh installation instead of a Complete (typical) installation.

click here to install the latest v3.4B. DO NOT install this version if you have the older v3.4A unless you want to update to v3.4B.

If it is version 3.4 A..., you still have the older v3.4A. Read the content below to see what the new v3.4 B has to offer.

Most of the v3.4B improvements are tweeks to the performance calculations to be a little more accurate. Plus we've added many other features to improve the program's overall ease of use, and updates to take advantage of newer computers. Enhancements include:

Several refinements to the performance calculations have been made to be more accurate.
The program has added Direct Injection option for Combustion Chamber design, and Roots Supercharger types of Modern Screw Type and Modern 2000+ Screw Type, similar to Engine Analyzer Pro.
The program has about 100 more example Complete Engine files. click here for a list of new and old engine files.
The program has hundreds more example components, like Heads and Camshafts. GM LS Cams and Heads are now separate categories.
Several new Preferences have been added to allow the screens and fonts to be enlarged and repositioned for better viewing on newer, high resolution computer screens.
The Program now checks the configuration file after it is written and makes a backup copy. If a problem is sensed in the configuration file the next time the program starts, the backup configuration file is used.
The method for displaying a PDF file (like the User Manual) has been updated to be more compatible with more operating systems.
Several changes to the Optimize feature have been made, so that more accurate answers can be found for more possible combinations. For example, the program now assumes the optimum cam durations are larger if the RPM range for the calculations is high.

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click here for a PDF describing all the new features

click here for the Engine Analyzer v3.4B web page, with shopping cart and shipping options at the bottom

click here for the Engine Analyzer Plus v3.4B web page, with shopping cart and shipping options at the bottom

If you have one of our older Engine Analyzers and would like to purchase this v3.4B update, send us an email requesting it. As with all our programs, you are able to download the latest version over the top of your existing version using the "Refresh" installation option. This way you can always have the latest version of 3.4B as we make minor updates through the years.

The update from standard v3.4A to standard v3.4B is $75, from Plus v3.4A to Plus v3.4B is $95, from standard v3.4A to Plus v3.4B is $140. If you have something older than v3.4A, send us an email for pricing.

click here to send us an email describing what you want. We can find your info and let you know how much it will be and how to pay.

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2) Cam Analyzer FAQ for Creating a Manufacturing File We have added new documentation describing more options for creating manufacturing files for grinding cam profiles, in particular .iges files. It is listed on our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) page, which is an excellent resource for more advanced features on all our products.

click here check out this FAQ.

click here check out FAQs on all our products.

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3) Last April's Newsletter Here are the topics covered in our previous newsletter. If you would like another copy of April 2024's newsletter (or any previous newsletter) for detail on these topics, visit our website at: Performance Trends Newsletters

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Last February's Newsletter

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