Also, check these books recommended by Amazon.com, for customers interested in the types of books sold on this page!
How to Build Max Performance Chevy Small Blocks on a Budget
By David Vizard
A reviewer from Amazon says:
This book is what I expected from David Vizard, honest and properly
researched information. It's focus is primarily on $ and not the HOW and
WHY that David normally goes into. If all you want to know is what you
need to go fast, and you don't want to spend lots of cash and you DO have
lots of time to
spend building a motor - then this is THE book for you. If you have read
DV's other books, then this is still worth buying because DV devulges how
to
get the best bang for the buck. You will find that this book summarizes
a lot of what is mentioned in his other books - with the exception of the
chapter
on exhaust, there is some new stuff there. So if your hooked on DV like
I am - go get it!! It's worth it! :)
There are also 10 'recipes' in the back of the book - from 350hp to over
600hp. None costing over $3000.
How to Build & Modify Chevrolet Small-Block V-8 Cylinder Heads
By David Vizard
A reviewer from Amazon says:
As with many of David Vizards books this one exceeded my expectations.
It opened new avenues of thought regarding head modifications and then
proceeded to explore those avenues thoroughly. Mr. Vizard is one of the
few that shares his knowledge in a manner that very few do. To many
"experts" under estimate our ability to learn and understand, or else they
don't want to go through the bother. Mr. Vizard does so in a very convincing
manner. Thanks for all the horsepower, torque, and reliability, David.
This book covered porting, hardware, modification in your own shop, and
can be
utilized to any level you wish. I keep returning to it to advance in my
own practice.
How to Build & Modify Chevrolet Small-Block V-8 Camshafts & Valvetrains
By David Vizard
Professional advice on camshafts, rocker arms, lifters, valve springs, retainers, and morecomplete with more than 300 step-by-step, how-to photos and test charts.
A reviewer from Amazon says:
This has been a very useful book. It will be useful for the beginner
or the professional. As with many of Mr. Vizard's books, it easily understood
and
very detailed. I have already had very rewarding results and still have
much more material to experiment with. The material is very practical and
for the
hands on enthusiast.
How to Rebuild Big-Block Chevy Engines
by Tom Wilson
A review from Amazon:
Wilson's book presents a step by step how to rebuild your BBC without
being an "upscale" list of bullet points. His presentation, while perhaps
a bit
grammatically insensitive, appeals to people who won't mind getting their
hands dirty taking on their own rebuild project. I recommend Tom's book
for
anyone considering a rebuild of their Big Block Chevy. You won't find hot
rodding performance tips here, but you'll come away with all the practical
knowledge needed to work through it on your own. The one piece of advice
I'd add to the book is that you use an oil pump primer to spin up your
oil
pump before first starting your newly rebuilt motor.
How to Build Max Performance Chevy Rat Motors: Hot Rodding Big Block Chevys `90s Style
by Ed Staffel, John Baechtel
A review from Amazon:
Excellent book infomative towards the newest trends in horsepower production
and possible combinations to suit the needs of the enthusiast
How to Build Monster Chevy Big Blocks (Best of Hot Rods: Hot Rod Volume 10 Technical Library)
by Hot Rod Magazine
The Haynes General Motors Automatic Transmission Overhaul Manual
Covers TH 200-4R, TH 700-R4, TH 350, and TH 400
How to Work With and Modify the Turbo Hydra-Matic 400 Transmission
by Ron Sessions
A review from Amazon:
This book is marvelous. With absolutely no prior experience with automatic
transmissions, I have successfully used this book and Mr. Sessions'
previous book on the Turbo Hydra-Matic 350 to rebuild two transmissions.
For the novice, all you need is a Master Rebuild Kit and about two weeks
of
patience, and you can save over $1000 by doing the rebuild yourself. The
book has a good discussion on theory, but you can skip right to the "how-to"
sections and follow the text/pictures to a successful end.
Turbo Hydra-Matic 350
by Ron Sessions
A review from Amazon:
Auto transmissions are a mystery to most of us, even those who are performance
enthusiasts. Ron's book is an excellent introduction into the inner
workings of the TH350. More importantly though, the book gives great step-by-step
info on rebuilding your 350 yourself. It's not as hard as you would
think! The book is full of informative photos and diagrams and also contains
info regarding high-performance modifications. If your thinking about doing
your own TH350 rebuild, forget GM manuals. This is the only book you'll
need.
Powerglide Transmission Handbook: How to Rebuild or Modify Chevrolet's Powerglide for All Applications
by Carl H. Munroe
Two-Lane Blacktop (1971)
A review from Amazon:
Two-Lane Blacktop is literature on film! At first viewing, it may seem
stylistic but plotless, as the casual observer without proper frame of
reference will
miss some subtle subplots.
The first subplot is the contrast of the genuine versus the wannabe, as
revealed in the cars and their owners. There has always been a street-race
rivalry between the the home-built hotrod and the checkbook-aquired factory
musclecar (fellow gearheads will nod knowingly). This contrast extends
to The Driver, who is earthy and real, and GTO, who is always playing a
role. At first, GTO tries to stand toe-to-toe with The Driver, but he is
eventually subjugated by the horsepower of the '55 and the mechanical know-how
of Driver and Mechanic.
The second and more interesting subplot is the tension within The Driver,
who feels more comfortable with machines than with people (perhaps
machines are easier to control). Believe me, this type of personality exists
- confirm with any gearhead or IT professional. His machine zen is
interrupted by the hitchhiker, to whom he opens himself up (barely). The
hicthhiker eventually leaves, and at the end of the movie he slides shut
the
window of the '55 Chevy, symbolically shutting out human emotion/interaction
and returning to his mechanical world.
Watch this movie looking for these subplots, and you may have a whole new viewing experience.
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