Chevy Circle-Track Racing Engines How to Build Small-Block
How to Build
Small-Block Chevy Circle-Track Racing Engines
Livre en anglais de Jeff Huneycutt
This book is chock full of tips and tricks that will have your engine making more power--reliably--than the competition.
It covers parts selection, block prep, short block assembly, advice on how to get the best results from your machine work, port work, camshaft and valvetrain parts and prep, oiling system recommendations, final assembly, and more. R
Pages : 128
Illustrations : 400 b/w
Publisher : CarTech
ISBN : 9781613250099
How to Build
Small-Block Chevy Circle-Track
Racing Engines
Livre en anglais de Jeff Huneycutt
This book is chock full of tips and tricks that will have your engine making more power--reliably--than the competition.
It covers parts selection, block prep, short block assembly, advice on how to get the best results from your machine work, port work, camshaft and valvetrain parts and prep, oiling system recommendations, final assembly, and more.
Readers will also benefit from the advice of top engine builder Keith Dorton, and will follow the builds ofan all-aluminum 800-hp dirt-track motor by Clements Racing Engines, a NASCAR Late Model Stock-style restricted motor from Charlie's Automotive, and a Street-Stock engine by KT Engines.
Pages : 128
Size : 8.5 X 11 (inches)
Format : Paperback / softback
Illustrations : 400 b/w
Publisher : CarTech
ISBN : 9781613250099
Chapter 1: Getting Started Setting Up ShopToolsMeasurement Tools Chapter 2: Block Preparation and Machining The Engine Block Choices Identifying Core Shift Installing Freeze Plugs Boring the Cam Tunnel Decking the Block Boring the CylindersBoring the Lifter BoresStress Relieving the Block Final Honing Cleaning Polish the Oil Galleries Final Checks Chapter 3: Short Block AssemblyCrankshaft Considerations Connecting Rods Working with Rod/Stroke Ratios Rod Prep Rod Bolt Stretch Pistons Balancing Balance Versus OverbalancePiston RingsInstalling the Crank Rod and Piston Assembly Chapter 4: Cylinder Heads and the Valvetrain Cylinder Head Machine WorkDecking Valveguides Spring Seats Screw-In Rocker Studs Valve Seats Valvespring Seat Versus Nose Pressures Adjusting Spring Pressures Valvespring Coil Bind Installing the Cam BearingsInstalling the Cam Determining Pushrod Length Camshaft Timing Intake Centerline Method Finding Piston TDC Measuring Valve Movement Piston-to-Valve Clearance Chapter 5: Street Stock Engine Build The Block Rotating AssemblyCylinder Heads and Valvetrain Ignition The Spec Sheet Chapter 6: NASCAR Late Model Stock Engine BuildThe Block Rotating Assembly Cylinder Heads and Valvetrain Oiling The Spec Sheet Chapter 7: Dirt Late Model Engine BuildThe Block Rotating Assembly ValvetrainIgnitionThe Spec Sheet Chapter 8: Break-in, Regular Maintenance and Teardown Break-In Regular Maintenance Teardown and Rebuild