LS Gen IV Engines 2005 – Present: How to Build Max Performance By: Mike Mavrigian Unlock the performance potential of your LS Gen IV engine with the best products and modification procedures for a variety of applications from engine-building and LS expert Mike Mavrigian.To make more horsepower, more air flow and fuel into the engine is needed; therefore, how to select the industry-leading aftermarket heads and port the stock heads for superior performance are comprehensively covered in LS Gen IV Engines 2005 – Present: How to Build Max Performance. The cam controls all major timing events in the engine, so determining the best cam for your engine package and performance goals is revealed. But these are just a few aspects of high-performance Gen IV engine building. Installing nitrous oxide or supercharger systems and bolting on cold-air intakes, aftermarket ignition controls, headers, and exhaust system parts are all covered in detail. The foundation of any engine build is the block, and crucial guidance for modifying stock blocks and aftermarket block upgrade advice is provided. Crankshafts, pistons and rods, valvetrain, oiling systems, intakes and fuel injection, and cooling systems are all covered so you can build a complete high-performance package.The GM LS Gen IV engine dominates the high-performance V-8 market and is the most popular powerplant for engine swap projects. In stock trim, the Gen IV engines produce class-leading horsepower. The Gen IV’s rectangular-port heads flow far more air/fuel than the Gen III cathedral-port heads. However, with the right combination of modification procedures and performance parts, you can reach almost any performance target.Muscle car owners, LS engine builders, and many enthusiasts have migrated to the Gen IV engine platform, so clear, concise, and informative content for transforming these stock engines into top performers for a variety of applications is essential. A massive amount of aftermarket parts is available and this provides guidance and instructions for extracting top-performance from these engines. If you’re searching for an authoritative source for the best components and modifications to create the ultimate high-performance packages, then you’ve found it.rPages : 144Size : 8.5 X 11 (inches)Format : Paperback / softbackIllustrations : 365 color photosPublisher : CarTechISBN : 9781613253908Product Code : SA413
SA554 Mopar Small-Block LA-Series Engines 1964-1992 How to Rebuild 318 340 360
Product Code : SA554. The Mopar LA-series engine is a small-block V-8 that powered various Chrysler, Plymouth, and Dodge vehicles from 1964 to 1992. This engine replaced the A-series engine (“LA” stands for “Light A”) in most models, as the original A-series engine was phased out in 1967.
SA511 How to Custom Car Painting on a Budget Bodywork Prep Sanding Equipment
Custom Car Painting on a Budget By: Rick Bacon & Dennis Parks Everyone wants a great-looking paint job on his or her car, but it’s not cheap. Since most of the expense of a custom paint job is labor, learning to do the work yourself using tips from the pros can save you money.Veteran author Dennis W. Parks joined body shop owner and TV personality Rick Bacon with Custom Car Painting on a Budget to show you how to paint your car. With the knowledge provided in this book and your willingness to learn, you can be driving a car with a custom paint job of which you can be proud. Step-by-step photos and easy-to-follow directions cover everything from paint removal and disassembly to final reassembly. This book includes chapters on ways to reduce cost, perform minor bodywork, strip old paint, install patch panels, do surface preparation, mask, paint, and maintain the finish.Bodywork, surface preparation, and buffing are all labor-intensive tasks that quickly add up at the local paint shop. With the knowledge provided in this book and your willingness to learn, you can be driving a car with a custom paint job that you can be proud of. Get professional results at a fraction of the cost with Custom Car Painting on a Budget.rPages : 176Size : 8.5 X 11 (inches)Format : Paperback / softbackIllustrations : 603 color photosPublisher : CarTechISBN : 9781613256930Product Code : SA511
SA104P How to Build Big Inch Mopar Small Blocks Engines Stroker Dyno HP Combos
Product Code : SA104P. Author Jim Szilagyi is a Performance Specialist for Dodge Motorsports and Mopar Performance Parts. If you want to make big power from your Mopar small-block, this is the book for you.
SA553 Ford Coyote Engines How to Rebuild Gen I, Gen II & Gen III Assembly Parts
Product Code : SA553. Now, the Coyote engine is nearly 15 years old. While they are very durable engines, the older units have accumulated a significant number of miles and are starting to wear out.
SA115P Building 4.6 & 5.4L Ford Horsepower on the Dyno 2, 3 & 4 Valve Engines
Product Code : SA115P. Unlike sources that only give you peak numbers and gains,Building 4.6/5.4L Ford Horsepower on the Dyno includes complete before-and-after dyno graphs, so you can see where in the RPM range these parts make (or lose) the most horsepower and torque.
Ford 429/460 Engines: How To Build Max Performance – Smart, NFine, First Ed 2021
Ford 429/460 Engines: How To Build Max Performance by Jim Smart. In Near Fine, splendid condition. Illustrated with a profusion of photos. Published in 2021 by Car Tech, this is the First Edition.
SA430 How to Ford Fox Body Mustang Restoration 1979-1993 Body Paint Interior
Fox Body Mustang Restoration 1979-1993 By: Jim Smart Forty years after its introduction, the FoxBody Mustang has come of age, and this new book chronicles all the best procedures for restoring these affordable yet appreciating classics!In this new Restoration series title from CarTech, all the procedures and best practices for restoring your Fox-Body will be covered. Chapter subjects include a history of the cars, tools, and equipment required; body repair; interior refurbishment; the climate control system; wheels; engine and driveline rebuilding; electrical troubleshooting and repair; and finally a large index of Fox Mustang facts, including paint codes, production numbers, option codes, data plate decoding, and more.Never before has Fox Body Mustang restoration been covered in a full-color instructional format. If you are considering a full-blown restoration, or would just like some good advice on how to repair certain sections of your car, this restoration guide is a valuable tool in your toolbox. rnPages : 192Size : 8.5 X 11 (inches)Format : Paperback / softbackIllustrations : 626 color photosPublisher : CarTechISBN : 9781613254363Product Code : SA430
SA504 AMC V-8 Engines 1966-91 How to Rebuild & Modify Stock Performance 360 401
AMC V-8 Engines 1966–1991: How to Rebuild & Modify By: Tony Pontillo Rebuild your American Motors Corporation (AMC) V-8 engine with help and guidance from Don’s Auto Parts & Machine Shop, which is located in Kenosha, Wisconsin, the home of American Motors! The AMC Gen II and Gen III V-8 family consists of 290-, 304-, 343-, 360-, 390-, and 401-ci engines. Manufactured in Kenosha, Wisconsin, these engines reside between the fenders of classic cars (such as the AMC Javelin, AMX, Gremlin, AMC Rebel Machine, Matador, and Rambler and SC/Rambler) as well as Jeep CJs and full-size Jeeps. If this is your first time rebuilding an AMC engine, this book contains detailed photos and instructions beginning with disassembling your engine and determining the machining that will be needed. All of the fine details about boring and honing, crankshaft grinding, balancing, cylinder head rebuilding, engine assembly, oil modifications, and performance upgrades are detailed with photos. Many of the specialized machining steps that are needed for a performance build that your local machine shop might not know about are included in this book. AMC V-8 Engines: Rebuild & Modify not only shows the steps of a rebuild in detail but also helps you determine what kind of build is right for your project. It will assist you in making the correct decisions on compression ratio, camshaft selection, and which performance parts are needed. Many engine replacement parts are getting hard to find, so this book reveals some of the aftermarket and restoration companies that specialize in remaking AMC engine parts. Items such as camshafts, forged pistons, connecting rods, and cylinder head manufacturers are covered. Get ready to rebuild your AMC V-8. We look forward to helping you along the way!rr Pages : 144 Size : 8.5 X 11 (inches) Format : Paperback / softback Illustrations : 423 color photos Publisher : CarTech ISBN : 9781613255995 Product Code : SA504
SA471 Chevy & GMC Trucks 1973-1987 How to Build & Modify Performance LS Swap
Chevy/GMC Trucks 1973-1987: How to Build & Modify By: Jim Pickering Build and modify your 1973-1987 GMC or Chevrolet truck in your garage with step-by-step processes to boost power, add curb appeal, and improve stopping ability, handling, safety, and more.GM’s squarebody trucks are a solid, simple, and easy-to-find rig–and that makes them perfect for modification. They’re American classics, and they’ve become the hot rods of a new generation.Veteran magazine editor Jim Pickering brings these trucks into focus, taking you through the aspects that make them so popular and modifications you can perform to put a modern spin on their classic looks. He takes an in-depth look at all the major systems in your Chevy truck and covers what can be done to them to turn your classic hauler into the modern hot rod that you want: a truck that’s fast, safe, full of curb appeal, and reliable enough to drive whenever and wherever you want.Built in massive numbers during an 18-year production run, these trucks aren’t hard to source, but finding a good starting point and mapping out your plan are important. This book covers a lot of territory: how to find a good starter truck, LS-power builds and installs, slammed air suspension and coilover systems, automatic and manual transmission choices (including a 6-speed manual conversion), cooling system upgrades, safely adding a modern alternator to factory GM wiring, modifying a mechanical clutch pedal to use a hydraulic master and slave cylinder, making new fuel lines and brake lines to support fuel injection and big brakes, installing a 4-link rear suspension system, fabricating an under-bed mount to hide air suspension components, building exhaust, adding LED lighting, interior restoration, and more.If you’re building a squarebody truck that you’d actually like to drive regularly, you’ve come to the right place. There hasn’t ever been a more comprehensive, authoritative look at building a complete truck for street use that includes all the steps required to make it work.Pages : 176Size : 8.5 X 11 (inches)Format : Paperback / softbackIllustrations : 487 color photosPublisher : CarTechISBN : 9781613255162Product Code : SA471