The FE engines are an excellent platform for stroking, and this book provides an insightful, easy to follow approach for selecting the right crank, connecting rods, pistons, and making the necessary block modifications.
Guides you through each important stage of the rebuilding process, so you have the best operating carburetor for a particular engine and application. In addition, explains carb identification as well as idle, mid-range and high-speed circuit operation, specialty tools, and available parts.
David Vizard explains the science, the function, and most importantly, the tuning expertise required to get your Holley carburetor to perform its best for your performance application.
A complete guide to selecting, rebuilding, and modifying the Q- Jet, aimed at both muscle car restorers and racers. It includes a history of the Q-Jet, an explanation of how the carb works, a guide to selecting and finding the right carb, instructions on how to rebuild the carb, and extensive descriptions of high-performance modifications that will help anyone with a Q-Jet car crush the competition.
A completely updated guide to understanding automotive ignition systems, from old-school points and condensers to modern computer-controlled distributorless systems, and from bone-stock systems to highly modified.
Explains how to add new circuits, installing aftermarket electronics, repairing existing circuits, building your own wiring harness, and troubleshooting. Author Tony Candela explains how to add late-model electronic accessories and convenience items to earlier-model cars, installing relays, designing and assembling multi-function circuits and harnesses, and much more.
Color photos and explanatory step-by-step captions detail the installation of the most popular, functional, and beneficial upgrades for enthusiasts of varying skill levels. Just a few of the projects included are: maximizing performance of electirc fans; installing electronic gauges; upgrading charging systems; and installing a complete aftermarket wiring harness. Each facet is covered in amazing detail.
Enthusiasts have embraced the GM Turbo 400 automatics for years, and the popularity of these transmissions is not slowing down. Ruggles walks through the step-by-step rebuild and performance upgrade procedures in a series of full-color photos.
Walks readers through the process step-by-step, from removing the transmission from the vehicle, to complete disassembly and cleaning, to careful reassembly, to proper re-installation and road testing.
This book explains each rebuilding phase for these engines, providing crucial step-by-step information and instruction. Covers all 4.6L and 5.4L engines, including the two and three valve SOHC and the four valve DOHC versions.
