Building an engine is one of the most rewarding projects for car lovers, but it can be a great source of stress if you don't have the right guide. That's where this engine-building manual comes in handy. It provides a handy how-to guide for building a Ford V8 engine that takes you through everything step-by-step. This is a guide that can be used by amateur and professional mechanics alike thanks to the easy-to-follow tutorials, diagrams and photos. It also includes helpful resources like engine math references, quick facts, engine build tests and engine building basics.
The book covers factory and aftermarket blocks, heads, camshafts, intake manifolds and exhaust systems. One quick look at this book will instantly get you back on track any time you're facing a roadblock in the engine-building process. It also includes detailed information on an astounding number of Ford engine models, including:
Subject: Engine building: Ford V8 engines. ISBN-10: 1613250789 | ISBN-13: 9781613250785 | CarTech SA69
The book covers factory and aftermarket blocks, heads, camshafts, intake manifolds and exhaust systems. One quick look at this book will instantly get you back on track any time you're facing a roadblock in the engine-building process. It also includes detailed information on an astounding number of Ford engine models, including:
- Ford Windsor
- Ford Cleveland
- Ford 221
- Ford 260
- Ford 289
- Ford 302
- Ford 351W
- Ford 335 Series
- Ford 351C
- Ford 351M
- Ford 400M
- Ford FE Series
- Ford 332
- Ford 352
- Ford 360
- Ford 361
- Ford 390
- Ford 406
- Ford 410
- Ford 427
- Ford 428
- Ford 429 Big Block
- Ford 460 Big Block
Subject: Engine building: Ford V8 engines. ISBN-10: 1613250789 | ISBN-13: 9781613250785 | CarTech SA69
TABLE of CONTENTS:
- Introduction
- Engine Building Basics
- Making Power
- Cylinder Block
- Rotating Assembly
- Cylinder Heads
- Camshaft and Valvetrain
- Induction Systems
- Exhaust Systems
- Ignition and Charging Systems
- On the Dyno: Ten Hot Engine Build Tests
- Engine Math/Quick Facts
