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shavedchevy · 02-23-2004, 07:29 PM

I'm gettin a new engine this winter and after I looked at the price of some crate engines and their prices I figured mabye I could do some of the stuff myself and build my own. I ordered a couple books from amazon called ...
1.John Lingenfelter on Modifying Small-Block Chevy Engines: High Performance Engine Building and Tuning for Street and Racing"
2"Engine Builder's Handbook: Inspection Machine Reconditioning Valvetrain Assembly Blueprinting Degreeing Cams Tools Engine Assembly"
3"How to Build Max Performance Chevy Small Blocks on a Budget (S-A Design)"
4"How to Build Horsepower"

Any suggestions on other books

bpmcgee · 02-23-2004, 07:35 PM

If you're interested in making big HP numbers, Chevy High Performance (I think) put out a book with 10 or 15 sample build-ups, complete with parts list and dyno results. These may, at least, give you a starting point.

Brian

8t5Silverado · 02-23-2004, 08:03 PM

I just got a book that lists GM part numbers for all of the heads, blocks, cranks, valves, intakes, etc. that work with small block chevys.

I think it is great. I will have to look to see who wrote it.

8t5Silverado · 02-24-2004, 02:54 PM

Found it!

I even brought it to work.

'Chevrolet Small Block Parts Interchange Manual'

by Ed Staffel

02-23-2004, 07:29 PM	#1
shavedchevy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Posts: 315	Good Engine books I'm gettin a new engine this winter and after I looked at the price of some crate engines and their prices I figured mabye I could do some of the stuff myself and build my own. I ordered a couple books from amazon called ... 1.John Lingenfelter on Modifying Small-Block Chevy Engines: High Performance Engine Building and Tuning for Street and Racing" 2"Engine Builder's Handbook: Inspection Machine Reconditioning Valvetrain Assembly Blueprinting Degreeing Cams Tools Engine Assembly" 3"How to Build Max Performance Chevy Small Blocks on a Budget (S-A Design)" 4"How to Build Horsepower" Any suggestions on other books __________________ Dennis

02-23-2004, 08:03 PM	#3
8t5Silverado Mudslides 'r my specialty Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: STL Posts: 1,106	I just got a book that lists GM part numbers for all of the heads, blocks, cranks, valves, intakes, etc. that work with small block chevys. I think it is great. I will have to look to see who wrote it. __________________ Always on the lookout for old cars and parts...(20s, 30s, 40s, 50s, 60s, etc.) http://www.cardomain.com/memberpage/500339

02-24-2004, 02:54 PM	#4
8t5Silverado Mudslides 'r my specialty Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: STL Posts: 1,106	Found it! I even brought it to work. 'Chevrolet Small Block Parts Interchange Manual' by Ed Staffel __________________ Always on the lookout for old cars and parts...(20s, 30s, 40s, 50s, 60s, etc.) http://www.cardomain.com/memberpage/500339

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02-23-2004, 07:35 PM	#2
bpmcgee Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Northern Illinois Posts: 2,181	If you're interested in making big HP numbers, Chevy High Performance (I think) put out a book with 10 or 15 sample build-ups, complete with parts list and dyno results. These may, at least, give you a starting point. Brian



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