Author : Hot Rod Magazine
Publisher : Motorbooks
Page : 159 pages
File Size : 28,11 MB
Release : 2004
Category : Transportation
ISBN : 9780760318140
For the editors of HOT ROD Magazine, there's no such thing as too much horsepower, but the editors are certainly willing to look for that limit! This collection of technical articles delves into the quest for more torque and screaming power from the most basic mill to the ubiquitous small-block Chevy and Ford V-8s.
Author : David Freiburger
Publisher : Motorbooks
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 25,78 MB
Release : 2006-12-15
Category : Transportation
ISBN : 9780760327838
The heart of every hot rod and muscle car is its engine - and the one to have, the most powerful performance engine on the planet, is the big-block Chevy V-8. Tapping into the know-how at Hot Rod magazine, this book offers illustrated, step-by-step instructions for building a big-block Chevy V-8-from grinding valves and selecting headers to shot-peening pistons and putting together winning head and intake combinations. At Hot Rod magazine, there is no such thing as too much horsepower, but the editors and experts are willing to test that limit - and, with this book, to take big-block Chevy fans along for the ride.
Author : Tom Monroe
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 180 pages
File Size : 29,17 MB
Release : 1996-08-01
Category : Transportation
ISBN : 9781557882455
All of the information in this valuable companion guide is presented in terms easy to understand. Packed with general tips, techniques, and procedures that can be applied to all types of engine building, whether for musclecars, classics, hot rods, powerboats or all-out race cars. Sections covered include: · Blueprinting · Machining · Reconditioning short blocks · Degreeing camshafts · Reconditioning cylinder heads · Vavetrain assembly · Measuring tools · Engine assembly
Author : Dennis W. Parks
Publisher :
Page : 178 pages
File Size : 11,18 MB
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ISBN : 1616730900
Author : Mike Bishop Vern Tardel
Publisher :
Page : 102 pages
File Size : 10,51 MB
Release : 2000
Category : Ford Model A automobile
ISBN : 9781610609777
Author : Larry Shepard
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 25,67 MB
Release : 2003-03-04
Category : Transportation
ISBN : 1101142375
How to Hot Rod Small-Block Mopar Engines is a completely revised, updated edition of Larry Shepard’s classic, first published in 1989. Inside you’ll find the latest, updated information to help modify your small-block A series Mopar for high performance, street, circle track, or drag racing. Also included are updated parts information and techniques for: - Block, cranks, pistons and rods - Cylinder heads - Camshafts and valvetrain - Blueprinting techniques - Step-by-step engine assembly guide - Oil, cooling, ignition and induction systems - Engine swapping guide - Engine installation and break-in tips - Casting numbers and torque specs New part numbers, photos, parts combinations and illustrations highlight this classic handbook on how to build the ultimate small-block Mopar engine.
Author : Dennis W. Parks, John Kimbrough
Publisher :
Page : 146 pages
File Size : 10,22 MB
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ISBN : 1610597966
Author : Frank Oddo
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 276 pages
File Size : 44,60 MB
Release : 2003
Category : Transportation
ISBN : 9781557884091
A comprehensive guide to designing and building street rods, customs, and lead sleds. Includes hundreds of photographs and practical tips, plus safe working and design factors. It covers all areas of the car, including chassis, suspension, frame, engine, bodywork, paint, and drivetrain. This guide also details how to choose a car and make critical planning decisions. It shows how to properly equip a workshop and lists tool and parts suppliers.
Author : Street Rodder Editor
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 180 pages
File Size : 43,9 MB
Release : 2000-11-01
Category : Transportation
ISBN : 9781557883469
Street Rodder magazine has been the leading resource for street rod enthusiasts for decades. The experts at Street Rodder have now compiled a comprehensive handbook on the most critical areas of street rodding—the chassis. Proper chassis building is complex—an area where many enthusiasts make mistakes. By learning the fundamentals of chassis building and suspension design, you may avoid costly errors. The information in this book will give you some of the knowledge to help you properly design and build your chassis and hang your suspension. Sections covered include: · Frame design & building · Hanging suspensions · Independent front ends vs. solid · Independent rear ends vs. solid · All about steering systems · All about driveshafts · Brakes, shocks & springs · And much more!
Author : Scott Parkhurst
Publisher : Motorbooks International
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 30,51 MB
Release : 2009-11-07
Category : Transportation
ISBN : 0760335524
Approaching the high-performance engine as a whole-system of interdependent components-this book provides the know-how for keeping your V-8 in top form.
