Pro Engine Builds

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.

All important preparation techniques are clearly illustrated and explained in this easy-to-read text. Shows the reader how to use precision measuring tools, calculate compression ratios, degree a camshaft, and much more!

Authored by veteran author John Baechtel, Competition Engine Building stands alone as a premier guide for enthusiasts and students of the racing engine. It will also find favor as a reference guide for experienced professionals for years to come.

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.

This book is all about induction, including Carter, Holley, Predator, Weber, Dellorto, and Mikuni carbs, and dozens of manifolds. Also covers carb calibration methods, analysis of different designs, mixture ration, and more.