Some of the first book
How much power can I expect to get from my engine?
Siamese (shared) intake and exhaust ports: how do they affect the engine?
Valve train
; how the parts function, comparison between G.M.C. and Chevrolet engines.
Heads; design, combustion chambers, port shapes and sizes, valves, dimensions, flaws.
Milled and filled? Ported and relieved?; what does that mean?
Speed equipment; aftermarket parts (both obsolete and current), cams, split exhaust manifolds
Aftermarket manifolds; why are there so many types? How are they different? 2 carbs vs. 3 carbs:
which is best, and why?
Carburetors; 1 bbl. vs. 2 bbl. vs. 4 bbl.? How large should the carburetor be, and why?
Nitrous oxide; can it be used? Should it be used? What needs to be done (2,400 words)?
Modern overdrive automatic transmissions; differences between models, shift controls, converter stall speed selection, ratio choices
Modifications
; what you can do yourself, including:
» Diagnosing and correcting multi-carburetor linkage problems (useful on V8 tri-power engines as well)
» Adapting an Eaton supercharger from a late model V6
» Making your own multi-carburetor intake manifold
» Planning a stroker crankshaft using 292 rods
» Alternate connecting rod choices
» Aftermarket 12-port heads, differences and advantages
» What is a hybrid head, and how to determine what must be done
» Improved piston design
» Calculating compression distance and ratio
» Up-grading the ignition and tuning the advance curve
» Choosing and installing big valves
» Modifying the head for better breathing
» Improving the original intake and exhaust manifolds
» Making or adapting headers
» Splitting the original cast-iron exhaust manifolds
» Fabricating a cast header out of common industrial supplies
» Analyze, compare, and select a new or re-ground high-performance cam
» Correcting the rocker arm geometry for hot cams, head milling, longer valves
» Improving the oil system
» How to predict a safe RPM limit
Data Tables
; showing both motor families, bore, stroke, rod length.
Sources
; listing suppliers of parts & services, etc. both mail and internet.
TRW Part Numbers
; lists many potentially useful obsolete numbers and applications.
Work Sheet sample
; to help you keep records and plan changes to your motor.
Please note: this is not a coffee table book, it is intended to be a research tool for those who seriously want to improve their stovebolt motors. It is not a repair manual. If your car wont start, spark plugs foul, low oil pressure etc. my booklet will not help you. It does not contain information on tune-ups, or explain how to remove, disassemble, clean or restore the engine. If you do not already have this information do not buy this booklet. If your engine is stock and youre pleased with how it runs now, this booklet is not going to be of much use, although you might find it interesting.
That's a lot for a few bucks.
