How to Build Max-Performance Pontiac V8s 455 428 400 350 Manual Book SA233P

Description: The photos in this edition are black and white. The traditional Pontiac V-8 ushered in the age of great American overhead valve V-8s with its introduction in 1955. Almost immediately, it became the basis for competition power plants. As time passed and the engine evolved to greater heights and larger displacements, avid Pontiac enthusiasts took advantage of the design's strong points and overcame its weaknesses to build a legendary performance history. Today's Pontiac enthusiast has a wide range of factory and aftermarket components to choose from, and in How to Build Max-Performance Pontiac V-8s, all the critical components are reviewed in great detail. This book includes honest advice on the proper way to modify components for optimal power and durability. The book also gives readers an assessment of the many aftermarket accessories offered for these great engines, and shares the capabilities such parts bring with them. In addition, high-performance engine buildups are completed and the results are shared. If you're considering building a traditional Pontiac V-8 engine for increased power and performance or even for competitive racing, this book is a critical component to achieving your goals. Table of Contents: PrefaceAcknowledgmentsForeword by Thomas A. DeMauro Chapter 1: History of the Pontiac V-8 1955–1981V-8 Development The V-8 Reaches ProductionGrowth SpurtsThe Super Duty Era The Corporate Edict DeLorean PromotedMajor V-8 Design ChangesThe Round-Port Era Living with Low Compression The Second Super Duty Era Emissions and EconomyEmissions-Compliant Performance The End of an EraPontiac Racing Chapter 2: BlocksBlock DesignSelecting a Stock Block Stock Block Modifications Water Jacket FillerMain Caps Aftermarket BlocksCamshaft Bearings Rear Main Seal Fasteners Head Gaskets Bolt-On Components Chapter 3: CrankshaftsOriginal Pontiac Cranks Selecting a Stock Crank Original Crank ModificationsStroker CranksAftermarket Cranks Specialty Billet Cranks Balancing Harmonic DampersEngine Bearings Chapter 4: Connecting Rods Original Pontiac Rods Aftermarket Steel Rods Aluminum RodsConnecting Rod Length Fasteners Selection, Preparation and Inspection Chapter 5: Pistons and RingsPistons Piston RingsPreparation and InspectionPiston Coatings Chapter 6: Cylinder Heads Intake AirflowPort VolumeExhaust AirflowHigh-Performance Valve Job Combustion Chamber Compression Ratio Porting Advice Cylinder Head Options Chapter 7: Valvetrain Hydraulic Lifters Factory Cams Factory Rocker ArmsAftermarket Hydraulic CamsAftermarket Solid CamsAftermarket Roller Cams Aftermarket Rocker Arms Aftermarket Rocker StudsAftermarket Pushrods Valvesprings and Valves Chapter 8: Intake Manifolds Factory Cast-Iron 4-Barrel Factory High-Performance 4-BarrelFactory Tri-Power Factory ReproductionsSelecting a Factory 4-Barrel Modifying Factory ManifoldsAftermarket Manifolds CarburetorsFuel Injection Forced Induction Chapter 9: Exhaust High-Performance Exhaust ManifoldsReproduction Factory ManifoldsTubular HeadersCeramic Coating X- and H-Type CrossoversMufflers Complete Exhaust Systems Chapter 10: Ignition Spark LeadPoints-Type SystemElectronic Ignition SystemAftermarket Ignition SystemIgnition Accessories Chapter 11: Oiling System OilOil PumpOil Pressure RequirementsOil Filter Oil Pan Chapter 12: TuningCarburetor TuningDistributor TuningDyno Tuning Volumetric Efficiency Vacuum Pump Nitrous Oxide Flywheel and FlexplateWater PumpStarter Chapter 13: Performance CombinationsPacific Performance Racing: 670 hp, 383 ci, Pump GasKen’s Speed & Machine Shop: 700 hp, 535 ci, Pump GasSD Performance: 900 hp, 535 ci, Race GasButler Performance: 1,000+ hp, Turbocharged 505 ci, Pump Gas Butler Performance: 1,100+ hp, 541 ci, Race GasKauffman Racing Equipment: 1,200 hp, 535 ci, Race Gas Source Guide Specifications:Pages: 144Size: 8.5 X 11 (inches)Format: PaperbackIllustrations: 352 b/w photosPublisher: CarTechISBN: 9781613254745Product Code: SA233P

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