Hot Rod Horsepower Handbook

Author : Hot Rod Magazine
Publisher : Motorbooks
ISBN 13 : 9780760318140
Total Pages : 159 pages
Book Rating : 4.4X/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Hot Rod Horsepower Handbook written by Hot Rod Magazine and published by Motorbooks. This book was released on 2004 with total page 159 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For the editors of HOT ROD Magazine, there's no such thing as too much horsepower, but the editors are certainly willing to look for that limit! This collection of technical articles delves into the quest for more torque and screaming power from the most basic mill to the ubiquitous small-block Chevy and Ford V-8s.

Author : David Freiburger
Publisher : Motorbooks
ISBN 13 : 9780760327838
Total Pages : 160 pages
Book Rating : 4.31/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Hot Rod Horsepower Handbook written by David Freiburger and published by Motorbooks. This book was released on 2006-12-15 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The heart of every hot rod and muscle car is its engine - and the one to have, the most powerful performance engine on the planet, is the big-block Chevy V-8. Tapping into the know-how at Hot Rod magazine, this book offers illustrated, step-by-step instructions for building a big-block Chevy V-8-from grinding valves and selecting headers to shot-peening pistons and putting together winning head and intake combinations. At Hot Rod magazine, there is no such thing as too much horsepower, but the editors and experts are willing to test that limit - and, with this book, to take big-block Chevy fans along for the ride.

Author : Frank Oddo
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 9781557884091
Total Pages : 276 pages
Book Rating : 4.99/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Street Rodder's Handbook written by Frank Oddo and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2003 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A comprehensive guide to designing and building street rods, customs, and lead sleds. Includes hundreds of photographs and practical tips, plus safe working and design factors. It covers all areas of the car, including chassis, suspension, frame, engine, bodywork, paint, and drivetrain. This guide also details how to choose a car and make critical planning decisions. It shows how to properly equip a workshop and lists tool and parts suppliers.

Author : Scott Parkhurst
Publisher : Motorbooks International
ISBN 13 : 0760335524
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.29/5 ( download)

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Download or read book V-8 Horsepower Performance Handbook written by Scott Parkhurst and published by Motorbooks International. This book was released on 2009-11-07 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Approaching the high-performance engine as a whole-system of interdependent components-this book provides the know-how for keeping your V-8 in top form.

Author : Jeff Tann
Publisher : CarTech Inc
ISBN 13 : 1934709182
Total Pages : 146 pages
Book Rating : 4.84/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Complete Builder's Guide to Hot Rod Chassis and Suspensions written by Jeff Tann and published by CarTech Inc. This book was released on 2010 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In How to Build Hot Rod Chassis, highly regarded hot rodding author Jeff Tann covers everything enthusiasts need to know about designing and building their new chassis and suspension system. It thoroughly explores both factory and aftermarket frames, modified factory solid-axle suspensions, and aftermarket independent front and rear suspension setups. No matter what design a reader may be considering for his own car, How to Build Hot Rod Chassis delivers a wealth of information on the pros and cons of all systems available.

Author : Larry Shepard
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 9781557884053
Total Pages : 244 pages
Book Rating : 4.56/5 ( download)

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Download or read book How to Hot Rod Small-Block Mopar Engines written by Larry Shepard and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2003-03-04 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How to Hot Rod Small-Block Mopar Engines is a completely revised, updated edition of Larry Shepard’s classic, first published in 1989. Inside you’ll find the latest, updated information to help modify your small-block A series Mopar for high performance, street, circle track, or drag racing. Also included are updated parts information and techniques for: - Block, cranks, pistons and rods - Cylinder heads - Camshafts and valvetrain - Blueprinting techniques - Step-by-step engine assembly guide - Oil, cooling, ignition and induction systems - Engine swapping guide - Engine installation and break-in tips - Casting numbers and torque specs New part numbers, photos, parts combinations and illustrations highlight this classic handbook on how to build the ultimate small-block Mopar engine.

Author : Larry Shepard
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 1101142375
Total Pages : 240 pages
Book Rating : 4.70/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Hot Rod Small Block Mopar Engines HP1405 written by Larry Shepard and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2003-03-04 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How to Hot Rod Small-Block Mopar Engines is a completely revised, updated edition of Larry Shepard’s classic, first published in 1989. Inside you’ll find the latest, updated information to help modify your small-block A series Mopar for high performance, street, circle track, or drag racing. Also included are updated parts information and techniques for: - Block, cranks, pistons and rods - Cylinder heads - Camshafts and valvetrain - Blueprinting techniques - Step-by-step engine assembly guide - Oil, cooling, ignition and induction systems - Engine swapping guide - Engine installation and break-in tips - Casting numbers and torque specs New part numbers, photos, parts combinations and illustrations highlight this classic handbook on how to build the ultimate small-block Mopar engine.

Author : Tom Monroe
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 9781557882455
Total Pages : 180 pages
Book Rating : 4.52/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Engine Builder's Handbook HP1245 written by Tom Monroe and published by Penguin. This book was released on 1996-08-01 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: All of the information in this valuable companion guide is presented in terms easy to understand. Packed with general tips, techniques, and procedures that can be applied to all types of engine building, whether for musclecars, classics, hot rods, powerboats or all-out race cars. Sections covered include: · Blueprinting · Machining · Reconditioning short blocks · Degreeing camshafts · Reconditioning cylinder heads · Vavetrain assembly · Measuring tools · Engine assembly

Author : Dennis W. Parks
Publisher : Motorbooks
ISBN 13 : 9780760335321
Total Pages : 176 pages
Book Rating : 4.2X/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Hot Rod Body and Chassis Builder's Guide written by Dennis W. Parks and published by Motorbooks. This book was released on 2009-10-28 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: You’re building a hot rod. The first step is the chassis. If it’s not right, the car won’t handle well. If it’s really not right, the car might destroy itself. There are choices to be made, from frame rails to suspension components, and some combinations will work better than others. Next is the body. This is what everyone sees first. It’s what makes a hot rod a hot rod. This book is a sure-fire guide to the best approach. Veteran builder and writer Dennis Parks walks you through the whole process, from finding and using existing panels to choosing New Old Stock panels from the aftermarket. The Hot Rod Body and Chassis Builder's Guide offers fool-proof advice for building the hot rod of your dreams.

Author : Peter Hunn
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781610592178
Total Pages : 150 pages
Book Rating : 4.74/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Small-Engine Handbook written by Peter Hunn and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 150 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Peter Hunn. It's common for homeowners to have 2- or 4-cycle small engines in their lawn and garden equipment, utility vehicles, recreational vehicles, generators and other machines. With this easy-to-follow, richly illustrated handbook, homeowners will be able to understanding small engines, troubleshooting them and working on them. The book has a brief history of significant and popular small engines and a guide to setting up a home workshop in which to work on them. It also includes case studies on the disassembly, maintenance, repair and/or rebuilding of: a 2-stroke lawnmower engine, a 4-stroke utility motor, a 2-stroke chainsaw engine, and a curbside junker. The writing is lively and entertaining and the color photos clearly show how to work on these useful engines.