To assure the precision of your rebuild, the book includes engine specifications for more than 225 engines from manufacturers such as General Motors, Ford, Chrysler, AMC, Datsun, Mazda, Subaru, Toyota, Fiat, Audi, BMW, and Volvo. It used to be that hot rodders had to build their own high performance engines. Now days, the automobile manufacturers themselves and aftermarket builders have gotten into the business of producing and selling race ready and high performance engines. This book explains these engines to the enthusiast, what components do and don't come with the engine, how the engines are built, power and torque outputs, which engines best fit which applications, costs, problems and shortcomings about which to be concerned, legal issues, etc. This is your guide to making your engine process air as effectively as possible for maximum power and performance.
Main focus is on intake manifolds, exhaust headers, pipes, and mufflers.
The top end of your engine, the cylinder heads, camshafts, and valvetrain, go a long way in determining your engine's power and performance. Without effective porting, efficient valvetrains, and the correct camshafts, your engine will be out of synch. It simply won't deliver peak power. It shows you what to look for in head design, how to assemble the best valvetrains, and how to select and install the proper camshafts. You'll end up with an engine that will satisfy your performance needs, whether you're looking for drag strip power or daily commuter fuel efficiency.