Author: Hot Rod Magazine Publisher: Motorbooks ISBN: 9780760318140 Category : Transportation Languages : en Pages : 159
Book Description
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 ISBN: 9780760327838 Category : Transportation Languages : en Pages : 160
Book Description
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: Frank Oddo Publisher: Penguin ISBN: 9781557884091 Category : Transportation Languages : en Pages : 276
Book Description
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: Larry Shepard Publisher: Penguin ISBN: 1101142375 Category : Transportation Languages : en Pages : 240
Book Description
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: Scott Parkhurst Publisher: Motorbooks International ISBN: 0760335524 Category : Transportation Languages : en Pages : 0
Book Description
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.
Author: Jim Richardson Publisher: Penguin ISBN: 1101014911 Category : Transportation Languages : en Pages : 160
Book Description
This essential guide for owners of Chevy trucks built from 1955 through 1960 provides step-by-step instruction on frame and chassis cleaning, suspension rebuilding and upgrades, rebuilding steering, upgrading brakes to front discs, rebuilding the engine, cooling system upgrades, transmission choices, electrical rewiring, and much more.
Author: Tom Monroe Publisher: Penguin ISBN: 9781557882455 Category : Transportation Languages : en Pages : 180
Book Description
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: Jeff Tann Publisher: CarTech Inc ISBN: 1934709182 Category : Transportation Languages : en Pages : 146
Book Description
In How to Build Hot Rod Chassis, highly regarded hot rodding author Jeff Tann covers everything enthusiasts need to know about designing and building their new chassis and suspension system. It thoroughly explores both factory and aftermarket frames, modified factory solid-axle suspensions, and aftermarket independent front and rear suspension setups. No matter what design a reader may be considering for his own car, How to Build Hot Rod Chassis delivers a wealth of information on the pros and cons of all systems available.
Author: Hot Rod Magazine
Author: David Freiburger
Author: Jeff Hartman
Author: Dennis W. Parks
Author: Frank Oddo
Author: Larry Shepard
Author: Scott Parkhurst
Author: Jim Richardson
Author: Tom Monroe
Author: Jeff Tann