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ОглавлениеCONTENTS
Factory Small-Block Crank Identification and Application
Factory Big-Block Crank Identification and Application
Engine Bearings
Anti-Friction Coatings
Crankshaft Balancing
Harmonic Balancers
Rear Main Bearing Seals
Chapter 3: Camshafts and Valvetrain
Rocker Arms
Pushrods
Timing Chains
Roller-Bearing Cam Bolt and Camshaft Walk
Camshafts and Camshaft Selection
Camshaft Specifications
Lifters
Valvesprings, Retainers and Locks
Chapter 4: Connecting Rods
Factory Connecting Rods
Aftermarket Steel Connecting Rods
Aluminum Connecting Rods
Connecting-Rod Side Clearance
Rod-to-Stroke Ratio
Chapter 5: Pistons, Rings and Pins
Factory Cast Pistons
Aftermarket Forged Pistons
Off-the-Shelf Pistons
Custom Pistons
Piston Domes and Compression Ratio
Piston Rings
Gapless Rings
Piston Clearances
Piston Pins
Coatings
Ring Gaps
Chapter 6: Oiling System
Oiling-System Flow Path
Oil Restrictors
Main-Bearing Modifications
Lifter Gallery Plugs
Oil Pumps
Oil-Filter Adapters and Oil Filters
Oil Pans
Windage Trays
Engine Oils
Vacuum Pumps
Chapter 7: Cylinder Heads and Induction
Factory Small-Block Cylinder Heads
Factory Big-Block Cylinder Heads
Head Gaskets
The Milling Process
Aftermarket Cylinder Heads
Porting Tips and Tricks
Valveguides
The Valve Job
The Flow Bench
CNC-Ported Cylinder Heads
Valves
Intake Manifolds
Carburetors
Chapter 8: Exhaust System
Factory Cast-Iron Manifolds
Center Divider on Factory Heads
Header Sizing
Full-Size Headers
Low-Cost Headers
Merge Collectors
Painted versus Coated versus Stainless
Crank Case Evacuation
Exhaust Gaskets
Mufflers and Exhaust Pipes
Chapter 9: Ignition System
Ignition Boxes
Advance Curves
Crank Triggers and Magnetic Pickups
Distributors
Distributor Gears
Ignition Coils
Spark Plugs
Spark Plug Wires
Setting Ignition Timing
Appendix A: Assembly Tips and Techniques
Appendix B: Popular BTR Performance Combinations
Source Guide
