Extracting maximum torque and horsepower from engines is an art as well as a science. Vizard goes into extreme depth and detail for drawing maximum performance from any automotive engine. From the air entering the intake all the way to spent gasses leaving through the exhaust.
These books contain the best information and latest technology from Reher-Morrison's staff of expert head porters, machinists, and assemblers. We are convinced that these are the best "how-to" racing engine books ever written! This is the book that several colleges recently selected to feature in their race engine technology programs, yet you'll find it easy to read with simple terminology in carefully organized steps.
This book and the formulas in it apply to all piston powered engines. Walks readers through the complete engine, showcasing methology requiredto define each specific parameter, and how to translate the engineering math to hard measurements reflected in various engine parts.
This book is a quality, step-by-step Workbench Book that shows you how to rebuild a street or racing small block Chevy in your own garage. It includes more than 600 color photos and easy to read text that explains every procedure a professional builder uses to assemble an engine, from crankshaft to carburetor. Detailed sections show how to disassemble an engine, inspect for signs of damage, select replacement parts, buy machine work, check critical component fit, and more!
Step-by-step workbench book and DVD combination shows you how to build a street or racing small-block Chevy. Includes more than 650 photos and easy-to-read text that explains every procedure a professional builder uses to assemble an engine from crankshaft to carburetor. The DVD includes over two hours of coverage showing all the procedures that the book describes.
Renowned engine builder and technical writer David Vizard turns his attention to extracting serious horsepower from small block Chevy engines while doing it on a budget. Included are details of the desirable factory part numbers, easy do-it-yourself cylinder head modifications, inexpensive but effective aftermarket parts, the best blocks, rotating assembly (cranks, rods, and pistons), camshaft selection, lubrication, induction, ignition, exhaust systems and more.
More than 600 photos, charts, and illustrations to give simple step-by-step instructions on disassembly, cleaning, machining tips, pre-assembly fitting, and final assembly. Stock and performance rebuilds. Guides you through the easy and tricky procedures, showing you how to rebuild your engine and ensure it works perfectly.
The engine everyone wants to know about. This book contains everything you need to know about these engines, including the difficult engine removal and installation, simple engine bolt-ons, electronic controls for the Gen III engine, and detailed engine builds at four different power levels. Provides step-by-step instructions and details not found anywhere else.
Shows how to fit these powerhouse engines into GM F-Body cars, such as the Camaro and Firebird, and also non-GM muscle cars, sports cars, trucks, and of course, hot rods. This book includes a historical review, complete specs, and detailed information so you can select and fit the best LS engine for a particular vehicle and application. A section on mounting kits explains how to install these engines into a variety of cars using readily available motor mount kits, universal engine mounts, or fabricated mounts.
Covers all big block Chevy engines 366 to 454, from 1965 to 1991. Tells how to do a complete overhaul or a simple parts swap with sections on inspection, engine removal, parts I.D., interchange, disassembly, troubleshooting, parts reconditioning, engine assembly, installation, and tune-up.
Master engine builder and veteran author David Vizard imparts his 50 years of engine building experience and unique insight, so the reader can invest wisely and build a maximum-performance Chevy big block. Includes eight affordable and powerful engine builds.
Guides the reader through the entire rebuild process. Drawing on the vast experience, long time Pontiac expert and magazine writer Rocky Rotella uses detailed captions and explanatory photos to show how each crucial step of disassembly, inspection, machine work, parts selection, assembly, and break-in process.
