How to Build Max Performance Mopar Small-Block Engines

Mopar engine expert and author Larry Shepard covers heads, cams, and valvetrain products and modifications that will give you more power. In addition, he provides exquisite details and in-depth buildup instruction for other essential components: blocks, cranks, pistons, rods, ignition systems, intakes, carburetors, and exhaust. If you own an LA small-block-powered Mopar car or truck, this invaluable guidance and instruction will allow you to optimize performance and maintain reliability


Acknowledgments

Introduction

Chapter 1:

• Blocks
• Block Design
• Identification
• Basic Features
• Block Oiling
• Motor Mounts
• Core Shift
• Machining
• Main Caps
• Special Features and Operations

Chapter 2:

• Crankshafts and Connecting Rods
• Production Cranks
• High-Performance Street Cranks
• Race Cranks
• Material
• Full-Radius Journals
• Crank Prep
• Bearings
• Vibration Dampeners
• Connecting Rods

Chapter 3:

• Pistons and Rings
• Production Pistons
• Aftermarket Pistons
• Piston Profile
• Compression Ratio
• Piston Design
• Piston Pins
• Piston Rings

Chapter 4:

• Camshaft, Lifters and Cam Drive
• Production Cams
• Aftermarket Cams
• Camshaft Technology
• High-Performance and Race Cams
• Cam Selection Process
• Cam Installation
• Tappets
• Cam Drive
• Timing Sets
• Oil Pump Drive

Chapter 5:

• Cylinder Heads
• Identification
• Production Cylinder Heads
• Head Spec Comparison
• Aluminum Heads
• Cast-Iron Heads
• Bare Heads
• Cylinder Head Selection and Prep
• High-Performance Valve Job
• Special Head Considerations
• Valves
• Head Gaskets

Chapter 6:

• Valvetrain
• Oiling System
• Pushrods
• Rocker Arms
• Valvesprings
• Valvetrain Parts

Chapter 7:

• Intake Manifolds
• Production Intakes
• Aftermarket Intakes
• Fuel Distribution
• Manifold Selection
• Manifold Prep
• Porting Matching
• Carburetors
• Throttle Body
• Fuel Pump
• Fuel Injection
• Nitrous
• Superchargers and Turbos
• Final Installation and Prep

Chapter 8:

• Oiling System
• Oiling Hardware
• Oil Pump
• Breathers and the PCV
• Oil
• Oil Filter
• Windage Tray
• Oil Pan
• Oil Pump Drive
• Dry Sump

Chapter 9:

• Ignition System
• Spark Advance
• Distributors
• Aftermarket Ignition Systems
• Advance Curve
• Ignition Timing
• Spark Plugs
• Distributor Drive
• Coil and Ballast Resistor
• The ECU/ECM
• Wiring

Chapter 10:

• Fuel System and Tuning
• 4-Barrel Carb System
• Fuel Injection System
• Fuel Magnum MPI
• Fuel Injectors
• Fuel Lines
• Airflow
• Carb Tuning
• Magnum MPI Upgrade
• A-Engine MPI Conversion
• Nitrous Oxide
• Supercharger

Chapter 11:

• Exhaust System
• Manifold
• Header
• Flanges
• Merge Collectors
• Oxygen Sensor
• Installation Clearance
• Coatings
• Pipe Crossovers
• Mufflers and Catalytic Converters
• Cat-Back Systems
• Tailpipes Gaskets

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