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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.

Author Steve Magnante is well known for his encyclopedia-like knowledge of automotive facts. There are 1001 well-researched muscle car facts in this book that even the most esteemed experts would be surprised to learn. Fans of these collectible cars will appreciate the technical and entertaining information shared on every page about all of the great American makes.

Starts with the basics and works into more in-depth concepts and features airflow basics, extensive flow bench tests, rebuilding and assembly, and basic porting techniques.

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.

In this Workbench series title, the focus is on the disassembly, inspection and step-by-step rebuild of the most popular Jeep, Dana and Chrysler high-performance differentials.

This book walks readers through the complete engine, showcasing the methodology required to define each specific parameter, and how to translate the engineering math to hard measurements reflected in various engine parts, and a successful build.

Author Richard Holdener has dyno tested virtually every modification and component available, from iced intake manifolds and throttle bodies to cams, cylinder heads, and blowers. Actual dyno test figures and details are provided.

This book teaches you how to select the proper tools, preparing and cleaning sheet metal, section fabrications and patches, welding options, forming fitting and smoothing, cutting metal, final metal finishing and more.

Author McCord provides a thorough process for trouble shooting problems, tracing a problem to its root, explaining why DTCs may not lead to the source of the underlying problem, and ultimately resolving the problem. Contains full DTC code chart.

Sheetmetal Forming & Fabrication instructs in most of the common processes and operations in sheetmetal fabrication work, the basic ones that you can accomplish with some work, and access to fairly modest tools and equipment.

Topics covered are the tools required to perform welding tasks, the types of welders available, basic welding techniques, various forms of sheetmetal work, frame repair and reinforcement, filling body holes and rust repair, tube steel, and more.

Automotive Wiring and Electrical Systems is the perfect book for wiring a hot rod from scratch, modifying muscle car electrical circuits for cooling fans and or power windows, or adding a big stereo and other conveniences to modern performance cars.

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.

Takes the guesswork out of modification and parts selection by showing you the types of horsepower and torque gains expected by each modification. Contains over 340 photos and 185 dyno graphs.

An essential book for anyone who wants to modify this affordable and popular sports car, covering everything from engine modification and performance to suspension and body mods.

Author Richard Holdener gives you a detailed description of the K-series engines, the various kinds of aftermarket performance parts available, and describes how these parts perform on the dyno.

Provides complete parts interchange information, allowing the hot rodder to custom build his own high performance version of the famous Chevrolet Rat motor from off-the-shelf factory parts.

Fitting a TPI system to an older engine isn't hard, but is does require a good deal of knowledge of basic induction systems and computerized controls. This manual takes the reader through the fuel injection system and the fitting of a TPI system.

This all-new edition of Vizard's top-selling book 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.

Tuning tips for street/strip use on each of the four Demon models are analyzed in detail along with the basics of combustion, air flow, emissions, fuel systems, and gasoline. Additionally, each chapter includes side bars and review questions.

Engineer and industry veteran Greg Banish, author of the best selling title "Engine Management" tackles this complex subject and explains it in an easy-to-read manner. Learn useful formulas, VE equation and airflow estimation, and more.

Author Richard Holdener has filled Dyno-Proven GM LS1 thru LS7 Performance Parts with over 135 dyno tests and 350 photos so you can separate the power-building parts from the fluff. Chapters cover both factory and aftermarket upgrades.

Takes engine-tuning techniques to the next level. It is a must-have for tuners and calibrators and a valuable resource for anyone who wants to make horsepower with a fuel-injected, electronically controlled engine.

Shows Focus owners what it takes to improve their car's performance, from simple modifications like installing a new air intake to radical mods like installing a turbocharger. It's a one-stop shop for those who want a faster Focus.

Ready to turn your Jeep Cherokee XJ into a trail-worthy machine? Why not? With two available 4-wheel-drive systems, solid axles, and a torquey 4.0-liter 6, the Cherokee is a very capable machine, especially when it's modified the right way.

Author Christian Lee explains how to upgrade your Wrangler's suspension, axles, differentials, engine, transfer case, wheels and tires, skid plates, and more.

Regardless of which '94-'04 Mustang you start with, the availability of high-performance parts is unparalleled. You can build your Mustang for racing or improved street performance - and High-Performance Mustang Builder's Guide will show you how!

Gives you the knowledge to upgrade your brakes the right way the first time. Author James Walker, Jr. doesn't just tell you what to do--he uses over 315 photos and plain English to show you.

Covers rockers, lifters, valves & springs, retainers, guides, pushrods, and cam drives, detailed information on how to degree a cam and choose the proper cam for your application. Matching cams to cylinder heads and analyzing port flow are included.