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.

 

Table of Contents:
Introduction
Displacement Basics

 

Chapter 1: Blocks

• Block Selection
• Inspecting a Used Block
• Block Preparation
• Align Boring
• Decking
• Cylinder Boring
• Cam Bearings
• Core (Freeze) Plugs
• Final Block Prep
• Factory Block Choices

 

Chapter 2: Crankshafts

• Crank Identification
• Inspection and Prep
• Balancing
• Bearings
• High-Performance Chevy Crankshafts
• Harmonic Balancers

 

Chapter 3: Connecting Rods

• Early Small-Journal Rods
• Large-Journal Rods
• Heavy-Duty Rods
• Aftermarket Rods
• Rod Preparation
• Side Clearance
• Rod Bore Sizing
• Pin Bushings
• Rod Bearings

 

Chapter 4: Pistons

• Factory Pistons
• Selecting Pistons
• Current Factory Pistons
• Forged Pistons
• Compression Ratio
• Valve Clearance
• Piston Pins
• Piston Rings

 

Chapter 5: Camshafts

• Cam Selection
• Cam Drive Basics
• Valve Events
• Lobe Centers
• Current Factory Camshaft Kits
• Lifter Types
• Valvesprings
• Degreeing the Cam

 

Chapter 6: Cylinder Heads

• HO Aluminum Head
• Cast-Iron Performance Heads
• Bow Tie Racing Heads
• Aftermarket Performance Heads
• Head Porting
• Valveguides and Seats

 

Chapter 7: Induction System

• Dual-Plane Manifolds
• Single-Plane Manifolds
• Factory Intake Manifolds
• Aftermarket Intake Manifolds
• Port Matching
• Carb Spacers
• Carb Selection
• Fine Tuning
• Electronic Fuel Injection

 

Chapter 8: Ignition System

• Ignition Basics
• HEI
• Aftermarket Ignitions
• Secondary Considerations
• Setting Ignition Timing

 

Chapter 9: Oiling System

• Production-Block Oiling
• Oil Pumps
• Oil Pans and Screens
• Oil Filters
• Cooling, Plumbing, & Gauges
• Dry-Sump Oiling Systems

 

Chapter 10: Exhaust System

• Aftermarket Headers
• The Complete System

 

Chapter 11: Gen II Small-Blocks: LT1 and LT4

• LT1/LT4 Features and Differences
• LT1 vs. LT4 Features
• Cylinder Blocks
• Crankshafts
• Connecting Rods
• Pistons
• Camshafts
• Oiling System
• Water Pump
• Intake Manifolds
• Engine Specs and Fasteners

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