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The photos in this edition are black and white.

Mopar B-Body Chrysler muscle cars built from the mid 60s to the late 70s include classic models such as the Charger, Road Runner, GTX, Super Bee, and Coronet. Automotive technology has vastly improved since these cars were manufactured, and therefore owners can now enjoy the muscle car experience with a comfortable ride, sharp handling, an efficient transmission, and many creature comforts.

This book explains how to choose the ideal heads, cams, intake, and carb for a complete top-end performance package. In addition, the author discusses and explains the building of a stroker engine. When going fast, you must be able to stop, so substantial brake upgrades are a necessity. All the stock disc upgrades and aftermarket offerings are included, including Baer and Wilwood systems.

Author Andrew Finkbeiner explains how to fabricate, as well as install, subframe connectors and upgrade K-frame members.

A number of weight-saving techniques that vastly improve handling and performance are revealed. Finkbeiner also goes into detail on how to select proper performance components, upgraded steering boxes, overdrive transmissions, clutch, exhaust, electrical system upgrades, and so much more. This B-Body performance guide is a must-have for Mopar aficionados.

Acknowledgments

About the Author

Preface 

Introduction

 

Chapter 1: Aluminum Cylinder Heads

Lighter Weight

Porting

Conversion Complications

Small-Block Heads

Big-Block Heads

Hemi Engines

Project: Installing Aluminum Cylinder Heads

 

Chapter 2: Upgrade to a Roller Camshaft

Alignment

End Play

Oil Pressure Control

Valvetrain Components

Gear Compatibility

Project: Installing Roller Cams

 

Chapter 3: Engine Stroking or Swapping

Small-Blocks

Big-Blocks

Aftermarket Blocks

Drivetrain Considerations

Matching Top End 

Project: Building a 427-ci Small-Block

Engine Swap Guide

1962 to 1965

1966 to 1972 

1973 to 1978

Support Systems for Engine Swaps

Modern Engine Swaps

 

Chapter 4: Engine System Upgrades

Performance Intake Manifolds

Carburetor Choices

Wide-Band Essentials

Cooling System Fundamentals

Oiling System Modifications

Oil Coolers and Remote Filters

Oil Pump Pickups

Windage Trays and Scrapers

Steering Linkage Clearance

Dry Sump Systems

Electrical System

 

Chapter 5: Brake System Fundamentals

Master Cylinder Bore Size

Caliper Design, Fixed or Floating

Rotor Size

Piston Area

Matching Brake System Parts

Bias

Proportioning Valves

 

Chapter 6: Brake Upgrades with Factory Parts

Factory Brake System

Knuckle Interchange

Calipers

Master Cylinders

Brake Pads

Rotors

Stainless Steel Brake Hoses

Power vs. Manual Brakes

Summary

 

Chapter 7: Aftermarket Brake Systems

Street Kits

Drag Racing Kits

Caliper Upgrades for Factory Rotors

Big Brakes for High Speed and Road Racing

Building a Custom Brake Kit

Project: Installing a Custom Brake Kit

Baer Builder Series

 

Chapter 8: Rear Disc Brakes

Design Considerations

Axle Shaft Bearings

Bias

Tuning a Rear Disc Brake System

Master Cylinder Selection

Drag Race Kits

Road Race Kits

Street Driving

Project: Installing a Rear Disc on a Track Car

 

Chapter 9: Front Suspension Upgrades

Torsion Bars

Shock Absorbers

Ride Height

Upper Control Arms

Lower Control Arms

Strut Rods

Sway Bars

Frame Isolators for Late B-Body Cars

Coil-Over Front Suspensions

Rack-and-Pinion Steering

 

Chapter 10: Rear Suspension Upgrades

Leaf Springs

Shock Absorbers

Sway Bars

Advanced Modifications

 

Chapter 11: Performance Steering Systems

Power Steering

Manual Steering

Quick-Ratio Pitman Arm

Factory Steering System Upgrades

 

Chapter 12: Unibody Chassis Upgrades

Frame Connectors

Torque Boxes

Bracing Systems

Seam Welding

Roll Cages

Race Car Techniques

K-member Modifications

 

Chapter 13: Weight Reduction and Distribution

Front End Weight Reduction

Drivetrain Weight Reduction

Interior Weight Reduction

Weight Distribution

 

Chapter 14: Ride Height, Wheels and Tires

Ride Height

Wheels

Retrofitting Modern Wheels

Tire Considerations

 

Chapter 15: Drivetrain Upgrades

Flywheels

Clutches

Driveshafts

Rear Ends

 

Chapter 16: Automatic and Manual

Transmission Swaps

5-Speed Options

6-Speed Options

Gear Vendors Overdrive

Automatic Overdrives

 

Source Guide

The photos in this edition are black and white.

Mopar B-Body Chrysler muscle cars built from the mid 60s to the late 70s include classic models such as the Charger, Road Runner, GTX, Super Bee, and Coronet. Automotive technology has vastly improved since these cars were manufactured, and therefore owners can now enjoy the muscle car experience with a comfortable ride, sharp handling, an efficient transmission, and many creature comforts.

This book explains how to choose the ideal heads, cams, intake, and carb for a complete top-end performance package. In addition, the author discusses and explains the building of a stroker engine. When going fast, you must be able to stop, so substantial brake upgrades are a necessity. All the stock disc upgrades and aftermarket offerings are included, including Baer and Wilwood systems.

Author Andrew Finkbeiner explains how to fabricate, as well as install, subframe connectors and upgrade K-frame members.

A number of weight-saving techniques that vastly improve handling and performance are revealed. Finkbeiner also goes into detail on how to select proper performance components, upgraded steering boxes, overdrive transmissions, clutch, exhaust, electrical system upgrades, and so much more. This B-Body performance guide is a must-have for Mopar aficionados.

Pages : 144
Size : 8.5 X 11 (inches)
Format : Paperback / softback
Illustrations : 400 B/W Photos
Publisher : CarTech
ISBN : 9781613252505
Product Code : SA191P

Acknowledgments

About the Author

Preface 

Introduction

 

Chapter 1: Aluminum Cylinder Heads

Lighter Weight

Porting

Conversion Complications

Small-Block Heads

Big-Block Heads

Hemi Engines

Project: Installing Aluminum Cylinder Heads

 

Chapter 2: Upgrade to a Roller Camshaft

Alignment

End Play

Oil Pressure Control

Valvetrain Components

Gear Compatibility

Project: Installing Roller Cams

 

Chapter 3: Engine Stroking or Swapping

Small-Blocks

Big-Blocks

Aftermarket Blocks

Drivetrain Considerations

Matching Top End 

Project: Building a 427-ci Small-Block

Engine Swap Guide

1962 to 1965

1966 to 1972 

1973 to 1978

Support Systems for Engine Swaps

Modern Engine Swaps

 

Chapter 4: Engine System Upgrades

Performance Intake Manifolds

Carburetor Choices

Wide-Band Essentials

Cooling System Fundamentals

Oiling System Modifications

Oil Coolers and Remote Filters

Oil Pump Pickups

Windage Trays and Scrapers

Steering Linkage Clearance

Dry Sump Systems

Electrical System

 

Chapter 5: Brake System Fundamentals

Master Cylinder Bore Size

Caliper Design, Fixed or Floating

Rotor Size

Piston Area

Matching Brake System Parts

Bias

Proportioning Valves

 

Chapter 6: Brake Upgrades with Factory Parts

Factory Brake System

Knuckle Interchange

Calipers

Master Cylinders

Brake Pads

Rotors

Stainless Steel Brake Hoses

Power vs. Manual Brakes

Summary

 

Chapter 7: Aftermarket Brake Systems

Street Kits

Drag Racing Kits

Caliper Upgrades for Factory Rotors

Big Brakes for High Speed and Road Racing

Building a Custom Brake Kit

Project: Installing a Custom Brake Kit

Baer Builder Series

 

Chapter 8: Rear Disc Brakes

Design Considerations

Axle Shaft Bearings

Bias

Tuning a Rear Disc Brake System

Master Cylinder Selection

Drag Race Kits

Road Race Kits

Street Driving

Project: Installing a Rear Disc on a Track Car

 

Chapter 9: Front Suspension Upgrades

Torsion Bars

Shock Absorbers

Ride Height

Upper Control Arms

Lower Control Arms

Strut Rods

Sway Bars

Frame Isolators for Late B-Body Cars

Coil-Over Front Suspensions

Rack-and-Pinion Steering

 

Chapter 10: Rear Suspension Upgrades

Leaf Springs

Shock Absorbers

Sway Bars

Advanced Modifications

 

Chapter 11: Performance Steering Systems

Power Steering

Manual Steering

Quick-Ratio Pitman Arm

Factory Steering System Upgrades

 

Chapter 12: Unibody Chassis Upgrades

Frame Connectors

Torque Boxes

Bracing Systems

Seam Welding

Roll Cages

Race Car Techniques

K-member Modifications

 

Chapter 13: Weight Reduction and Distribution

Front End Weight Reduction

Drivetrain Weight Reduction

Interior Weight Reduction

Weight Distribution

 

Chapter 14: Ride Height, Wheels and Tires

Ride Height

Wheels

Retrofitting Modern Wheels

Tire Considerations

 

Chapter 15: Drivetrain Upgrades

Flywheels

Clutches

Driveshafts

Rear Ends

 

Chapter 16: Automatic and Manual

Transmission Swaps

5-Speed Options

6-Speed Options

Gear Vendors Overdrive

Automatic Overdrives

 

Source Guide

Mopar B-Body Performance Upgrades 1962-1979

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