Chevy Small-Block V-8 Interchange Manual, 2nd Edition

Chevy Small-Block V-8 Interchange Manual, 2nd Edition
Author: David Lewis
Publisher: Motorbooks
Total Pages: 178
Release: 2009
Genre: Chevrolet automobile
ISBN: 1616730676

The small-block Chevrolet engine is the most popular engine in the world among performance enthusiasts and racers. But with its popularity come certain problems, and this book is your step-by-step go-to manual.

Chevrolet Small Block V-8 Interchange Manual

Chevrolet Small Block V-8 Interchange Manual
Author: David Lewis
Publisher:
Total Pages: 152
Release:
Genre: Transportation
ISBN: 9781610608602

In production for over 20 years, nearly every Chevrolet V-8 passenger sedan is powered by this engine. This comprehensive manual is packed with photos and detailed information.

Jeep 4X4 Performance Handbook

Jeep 4X4 Performance Handbook
Author: Jim Allen
Publisher:
Total Pages: 228
Release:
Genre: Transportation
ISBN: 9781616730536

The world of high-performance Jeeping can be a challenge. With the used Jeep market growing, new models appearing, and an aftermarket constantly offering new and better bolt-on parts and accessories, there have never been so many options for the off-road Jeep lover. Now in a new second edition, Jeep 4x4 Performance Handbook debunks the myths and eliminates the mystery of getting the most out of your Jeep through the thorough research and expertise of author and Jeep expert Jim Allen. He explains the bolt-on parts, swaps, and modifications that will give the most bang for the buck, whether you hit the trail in a CJ or a Wrangler (TJ and YJ), a Cherokee, or a Liberty, or one of the many classic and vintage Jeeps available. From bumper to bumper, this book covers it all, improving street performance and off-road toughness, towing ability and suspension, brakes and electrical systems, and the all-important safety equipment and modifications. Jeep 4x4 Performance Handbook will get you on the road and off without breaking the bank of wasting time in the garage.

How to Build Max-Performance Chevy LT1/LT4 Engines

How to Build Max-Performance Chevy LT1/LT4 Engines
Author: Myron Cottrell
Publisher: CarTech Inc
Total Pages: 138
Release: 2012
Genre: Transportation
ISBN: 1934709506

GM's LT1/LT4 engines represented the highest level of small-block V-8 develop-ment for the period between the legendary small-block Chevrolet and the introduction of the LS-series V-8. They powered all of the hottest production vehicles of the 1990s, including the Corvette, Camaro/Firebird, and Caprice/Impala SS. These enhanced small-blocks were reliable and strong, and can be built to impressive performance levels on a relatively small budget, with the right upgrades. This book guides you through the factory and aftermarket components of the LT1/LT4 engines, offering sound performance advice and recommendations. Additionally, complete engine buildup recipes are provided, along with their respective horsepower and torque levels. You can follow the advice of experts and achieve targeted results for your own project.

Chevrolet Small Block Parts Interchange Manual - Revised Edition

Chevrolet Small Block Parts Interchange Manual - Revised Edition
Author: Ed Staffel
Publisher: CarTech Inc
Total Pages: 145
Release: 2019-08-15
Genre: Transportation
ISBN: 1613254989

If you're building a salvage yard stroker motor, looking to make a numbers-matching engine, saving money on repurposing factory parts, or simply looking to see which parts work together, this book is a must-have addition to your library! This updated edition provides detailed interchange information on cranks, rods, pistons, cylinder heads, intake manifolds, exhaust manifolds, ignitions, carburetors, and more. Casting and serial number identification guides are included to help you through the myriad of available parts in salvage yards, at swap meets, and on the internet. Learn what parts can be combined to create various displacements, which parts match well with others, where factory parts are best, and where the aftermarket is the better alternative. Solid information on performance modifications is included where applicable. The first and second generation of small-block Chevy engines have been around for more than 60 years, and a byproduct of the design’s extremely long production run is that there is a confusing array of configurations that this engine family has seen. Chevy expert Ed Staffel delivers this revised edition on everything you need to know about parts interchangeability for the small-block Chevy. Build your Chevy on a budget today!

GM LS-Series Engines

GM LS-Series Engines
Author: Joseph Potak
Publisher: Quarto Publishing Group USA
Total Pages: 193
Release: 2011-05-15
Genre: Transportation
ISBN: 1610602005

In this illustrated guide, an LS-series expert takes you step-by-step through the process of installing GM’s high-power engines in any automobile. First underhood in the 1997 Corvette, GM’s LS engines have proven powerful, reliable, and amazingly fuel efficient. Since that time, more than a dozen variants have been produced, ranging from bulletproof, iron-block 4.8-liter workhorses to the supercharged 7.0-liter LS7. Among performance enthusiasts, these remarkable V-8 engines have become a favorite for engine swaps, owing to their fantastic power, compact design, and modification possibilities. In GM LS-Series Engines: The Complete Swap Manual, professional LS-series engine specialist and technician Joseph Potak details all the considerations involved in performing this swap into any vehicle. With clear instructions, color photos, diagrams, and specification tables, Potak guides you through: Mounting your new engine Configuring the EFI system Designing fuel and exhaust systems Sourcing the correct accessories for your application Transmission, torque converters, and clutches Performance upgrades and power-adders Troubleshooting, should problems arise