Small-Block Chevy Performance 1955-1996
Published on 1. August 2006
Book
Paperback/Softback
162 pages
978-1-934709-80-1 (ISBN)
Description
The photos in this edition are black and white.
The small-block Chevy is widely known as the most popular engine of all time. Produced in staggering numbers and boasting huge aftermarket support, small blocks are the engine of choice for a large segment of the performance community.
Originally published as two separate volumes, Small Block Chevy Performance 1955-1996 now covers the latest information on all Gen I and Gen II Chevy small blocks, this time in one volume. This book continues to be the best power source book for small-block Chevy. The detailed text and photos deliver the best solutions for making your engine perform. Extensive chapters explain proven techniques for preparing blocks, crankshafts, connecting rods, pistons, cylinder heads, and much more. Other chapters include popular ignition, carburetor, camshaft, and valvetrain tips and tricks.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
North Branch
United States
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Illustrations
black & white illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 280 mm
Width: 216 mm
Thickness: 10 mm
Weight
426 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-934709-80-1 (9781934709801)
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Person
John Baechtel is a former editor of Car Craft and Hot Rod magazines and was a founding partner of the Westech Performance Group engine dyno-testing facility. With more than 34 years of high-performance engine and vehicle testing under his belt, he is a veteran author of many books, including Performance Automotive Engine Math and Competition Engine Building.