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CONTENTS

Acknowledgments

Chapter 1: The Small-Block Chevy

OEM Crankshaft Journal Size

Today’s Options

Chapter 2: The Block: Where It All Begins

Cast Iron Versus Aluminum

OEM Blocks

Advantages of an Aftermarket Block

Dart

Brodix

Donovan

Chevy Performance Blocks

World Products

Chapter 3: Crankshafts

Crankshaft Stroke

Factory Stock Crankshaft Stroke

Popular Aftermarket Bore/Stroke Combinations

Bore and Stroke Combinations

Selecting Crankshaft Stroke

Forgings and Billet

Crankshaft Durability Treatments

REM Finishing

Chapter 4: Connecting Rods

Rod Ratio

Types of Rods

Connecting Rod Length

Rod to Block Clearance

Rod Side Clearance

Beam Design

Rod and Cap Numbering

Rod Bolt Tips

Tightening Rod Bolts by Monitoring Stretch

REM Finishing

Chapter 5: Today’s Performance Cylinder Heads

Edelbrock

Trick Flow Specialties (TFS)

Dart

Brodix

Air Flow Research

World Products

Racing Head Service

Chapter 6: Advancements in Camshaft Design and Technology

Roller Cam Advantages

Camshaft Patterns to Compensate for Intake Manifold Runners

Symmetrical Versus Asymmetrical Camshafts

Surface Finishing Technology

Lobe Separation Angles

Base Circle Diameter

Special Firing-Order Camshafts

Camshaft Needle Bearings

Choosing the Correct Distributor Gear

Check for Runout

Chapter 7: Induction

Manifolds

Selecting Carburetor Size

E85 Fuel

EFI

Fuel Pressure

Fuel Injectors: Low Impedance Versus High Impedance

Choosing Injector Size

Forced Induction

Supercharger Basics

Fuel System

Compression Ratio

Upgrading the Engine to Accommodate the New-Found Power

Fuel Injection Tech

Injector Impedance

Injector Harness Adapters

Injector Physical Dimensions

Chapter 8: Rockers and Lifters

Roller Rockers

Shaft-Mounted Rockers

Rocker Arm Materials

Rocker Arm Ratio

Lifters

Chapter 9: Pistons

Piston Skirts and Major/Minor Thrust

Offset Pin

Match the Valve Angle

Examples of Piston Choices

Piston Dome Shape

Coatings

Piston Features and Options

Piston CD and the Oil Ring

Piston Dome Volume

Combustion Chamber Volume

Chapter 10: Sample Engine Build: 422 CI

Block Prep and Modifications

Crankshaft Balancing

Block Plugs

Cam and Bearings

Crankshaft Installation

Dry Belt Care

Crank Balancer Installation

Piston and Rod Installation

Oil Filter Adapter

Wet Sump Oil Pumps

Cam Timing

Roller Lifters

Timing Pointer

Crank Trigger

Cylinder Heads

Rockers

Pushrods

Intake Manifold

Carburetor

Distributor

Valve Covers

Oil Pan

Vacuum Pump

Racing Alternator

Water Pump

Dyno Run

Parts Used in This Build

Source Guide


How to Build Killer Chevy Small-Block Engines

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