This completely revised and updated edition of HP’s bestselling book on how to build high performance 5.0/5.8L Ford small-block engines—the second most popular engine modified in the aftermarket—contains five new chapters on the latest technology for modifying the cylinder block, heads, camshafts, valvetrain, exhaust system, and more.
In this comprehensive guide, the author provides detailed step-by-step instructions for installing an LS powerplant into a Chevelle, Buick GS, Oldsmobile Cutlass, and Pontiac GTO.
Covers reconditioning blocks, degreeing in camshafts, reconditioning cylinder heads, valvetrain assembly, and engine assembly. Provides general tips, techniques, and procedures that form the basis of all engine building. Easy to understand and fully illustrated with hundreds of photos and drawings.
Covers electrical theory, wiring techniques and equipment, custom wiring harnesses for racing, hot rods and restorations, premade wiring harnesses, special electrical systems, troubleshooting, and more.
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.
The author shows you how to rebuild the Ford FE engine. Step-by-step instructions through the entire rebuilding process. Identification and selection, disassembly, cleaning, parts analysis and assessment, etc. Added tips and tricks are included throughout the book.
