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Proven methods for increasing horsepower in any engine. Explains the latest and most effective engine building techniques and strategies. Vizard's unique and entertaining style of writing clearly explains the key principles and provides extreme detail.

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. This book is an all-new color edition of a previous best seller.

The Ford FE engine is one of the most popular engines Ford ever produced. While high-performance build up principles and techniques will be discussed for all engines, author Barry Robotnick will focus on the most popular engines, the 390 and 428.

With the influx of aftermarket parts, especially excellent cylinder heads, the 351 Cleveland as well as the 351M and 400M cousins are now seen as great engines to build. This book will walk you through everything you need to know to build a great street or competition engine based on the 351 Cleveland platform.

Essential for the enthusiast who wants to get the most performance out of the LS engine design. Covered is engine removal and installation, bolt-ons, electronic controls, detailed engine builds and LS design history.

Investigates every component of these engines, discussing their strong and weak points and identifying characteristics. Upgrades and modifications for both improved power and enhanced durability are described and explained in full.

Covers the vast majority of Power Stroke Diesels on the road. Each part of the engine is described and discussed in detail, with full-color photos of every critical component. A complete step-by-step engine rebuild is also included.

Renowned engine builder and tuner Sean Hyland gives you a comprehensive guide to building and modifying Ford's 2- and 4-valve 4.6/5.4-liter engines. He also outlines eight recommended power packages and provides you with a step-by-step build.

This book expertly guides you through each step of rebuilding a 4.6/5.4-liter engine, providing essential information and insightful detail. It also covers how to properly plan a 4.6-liter build-up and choose the best equipment for your application.

The first performance engine book published on Buick engines. This book covers the Nailheads of the '50s to the later evolutions of the Buick V-8 through the '70s, through to the turbo V-6 models.

Clevelands, FEs and 385 series engines are covered in full detail in this Workbench series rebuild volume. Included are step-by-step heavily illustrated instructions, that walk you through the entire process of rebuilding your Ford engine.

Covers the basics of any engine rebuild in more than 400 photos of step-by-step instruction. Covered are tool requirements, engine removal, engine disassembly, and more.

Shows you how to fit LS engines into older GM F-Body cars, but also how to install these powerplants into non-GM muscle cars, sports cars, trucks, and of course, hot rods.

This Workbench book provides detailed step-by-step information for rebuilding the Ford 8.8- and 9-inch rear differentials, two of the most popular and best performing differentials on the market.

Author Stephen Kim covers the various models of LS engines, so if you're buying an engine you are able to select the best stroker platform. He also guides you through each crucial step of building a stroker or big-inch LS engine.

Chevy's W-series 348 and later the 409 became legends on the street. Recently, the 348s and 409s have enjoyed a high-performance renaissance and many speed manufacturers are making heads, blocks, and virtually every part for these engines.

Author Vizard covers blending the bowls, basic porting procedures, as well as pocket porting, porting the intake runners, and many advanced procedures. Advanced procedures include unshrouding valves and developing the ideal port area and angle.

In-depth chapters on design, engine prep, and assembly show you how to develop your own big-block Chevy to its full potential. Whether your big-block is destined for life in a street car, a race car, or even a boat, the wealth of information in this book will ensure you can design, build, and crush the competition with your own killer big-block Chevy!

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. This book gives guides you through both the easy and tricky procedures, showing you how to rebuild your engine and ensure it is working perfectly.

Subjects covered include tool requirements, engine removal and teardown, inspection, parts, machine work and clean-up, final engine assembly, and start-up. This book is essential for anyone looking to rebuild their Honda B-Series engine.

The definitive guide for building a stroker small block, complete with 4 engine buildups ranging from 331 to 408 cubic inches. Included is a complete guide to factory head and block castings, as well as aftermarket block and head guides.

Chock full of tips and tricks that will have your engine making more power than the competition. Readers will also benefit from the advice of top engine builder Keith Dorton, and will follow the builds from 3 famous engine builders.

Shows you how to modify your vintage Ford to accelerate, stop, corner, and ride as good as Detroit's best new cars. Don't subject your classic Ford to a life of garage time - build it to run hard.

Details how to extract even more horsepower out of these incredible engines. Blocks, heads, rotating assemblies, induction, exhaust-everything is covered in detail here.

If you're considering building a traditional Pontiac V-8 engine for increased power and performance or even competitive racing, How to Build Max Performance Pontiac V-8s is a critical component to achieving your goals.

Walks you, step-by-step, through a rebuild with detailed color photos along the entire way. Whether you're a first-time engine builder or a seasoned professional, this is the essential guide to rebuilding your small-block Ford.

Supercharger and turbocharger design and operation are covered in detail. Also covered in detail are the installation challenges, necessary tools, and the time required to do the job.

By building a big-cube small-block, you can have all the additional torque and horsepower of a big-block. In this all-new color edition, Graham Hansen takes a step-by-step approach to selecting the best parts for the perfect build.

Readers are shown how to get the optimal machining performed, select the ideal parts, and assemble the strongest big block engine for a budget of $1,500 to $15,000.