Small Block Chevy Performance: Volume 1 is widely acclaimed as the best power source book for the most popular engine of all time: the small-block Chevy. The detailed text and photos explore every important aspect of this legendary performance engine. Extensive chapters highlight the proven technologies in preparing blocks, crankshafts, connecting rods, pistons, cylinder heads, and much more! Numerous photos show popular ignition, carburetor, camshaft, and valvetrain tricks. Anyone who wants to find out more about the small Chevy workhorse will find this book worth its weight in gold! Table of Contents: � Introduction: Displacement Basics / Building to Size. � Cylinder Block: Basic Blocks / Block Selection / Block Inspection / Block Preparation / Align Boring / Decking / Cylinder Boring / Cam Bearings / Core Plugs / Block Prep Checklist. � Crankshaft: Crank Identification / Inspection and Prep / Balancing / Bearings / Harmonic Balancers / Crankshaft Prep Checklist. � Connecting Rods: Small Journal Rods / Large Journal Rods / Heavy Duty Rods / Specialty Rods / Rod Preparation / Side Clearance / Sizing / Pin Bushings / Rod Bearings / Rod Prep Checklist. � Pistons and Rings: Factory Pistons / Forged Pistons / Compression Ratio / Valve Clearance / Piston Pin / Piston Rings / Piston Prep Checklist. � Cylinder Head: Head Selection / Head Porting / Valveguides / The Manley Valveguide Kit / Valve Seats & Faces / CC'ing Combustion Chambers / Calculating Compression Ratio / Cylinder Head Prep Checklist. � Camshaft & Valvetrain: Cam Selection / Valve Events / Lobe Centers / Lifter Type / Valve Springs / Degreeing the Cam / Installing Screw-In Rocker Studs / Valvelash / Adjusting Valves / Valvetrain Prep Checklist. � Induction System: Choosing a Manifold / Dual-Plane Manifold / Single-Plane Manifold / Port Matching / Carb Spacers / Carb Selection / Holley Carburetor Tune-Up Tips / Fine Tuning / Air Cleaners / Manifold Installation Tips / Induction System Checklist. � Exhaust System: Headers / Disadvantages / Other Considerations / The Complete System / Exhaust System Prep Checklist. � Ignition System: Ignition Basics / How Ignition Advance Works / Specialty Ignitions / Hi-Output Coils/Hi-Tension Points / Ignition Prep Checklist. � Oiling System: Stock Oiling / Oil Pumps / Pil Pan/Screens / Oil Filters / Plumbing. � 327/350CI Bracket Racing Engine. � 383CI Small Block for Street/Strip. � Chevy High-Performance Parts. Published by S-A Design. Softcover. 128 pages.

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