Livre / Workshop en Anglais de Jefferson Bryant
Skylarks, GSXs, Grand Nationals, Rivieras, Gran Sports; the list of formidable performance Buicks is impressive.
From the torque monsters of the 1960s to the high-flying Turbo models of the '80s, Buicks have a unique place in performance history.
Pages : 144
Size : 8.5 X 11 (inches)
Format : Paperback / softback
Illustrations : 324 b/w
Publisher : CarTech
ISBN : 9781934709870
Chapter 1: Blocks
Nailhead
Small-Block 350
Big Blocks
V-6 Turbo
Main Bearing Cap Studs
Chapter 2: Pistons, Rods and Cranks
Crankshafts
Main Seals
Connecting Rods
Rod Bolts
Pistons
Piston Pins
Rings
Chapter 3: Oiling System Upgrades
Disassembly and Modification
Crankshaft Mods
Close Bearing Tolerances
Oil Pumps
Rear Oil Pressure Gauge Installation
Oil Pans
Motor Oil Considerations
Chapter 4: Cams and Timing Covers
Cam Bearing Options
Oiling System Upgrades
Timing Cover Options
Oil Pump Booster Plate
Cam Thrust Control
Distributor Gear Oiling
Front Main Seal
Lifter Bore Reinforcement
Chapter 5: Cylinder Heads
Gasket Port Matching
Blending the Bowls
Exhaust Porting
Valve Sizing
Valve Jobs
Combustion Chamber Polishing
Heat Crossover Vent Modification
Flow Testing
High-Performance Head Parts
Big-Block Heads
Big-Block Head Porting
Nailhead Cylinder Heads
Aftermarket Head Options
Chapter 6: Valvetrain
Rocker Arms
Pushrods and Lifters
Camshaft
Lifters
Timing Chain
Retainers, Keepers and Springs
Chapter 7: Ignition and Fuel Systems
Distributors
V-6 Turbo
Electronic Timing Boxes
Fuel Systems
Engine Cooling
Chapter 8: Intake, Carbs and Exhaust
Carburetors
Intake Manifolds
Sheet Metal Intake Fabrication
Headers, Manifolds and Exhaust Systems
Chapter 9: Race Engines
Block Preparation
Rotating Assembly
Camshafts
Heads
Induction
Oiling System
Factory Racer Kits
Chapter 10: V-6 Turbo
Turbo System Porting
Turbo Replacement
Intercoolers
Downpipes and Wastegates
Intakes
Fuel Pump
Electronics
Appendix A: Source Guide
Appendix B: 1953-1955 Nailhead Engine Specifications
Appendix C: 1953-1971 Engine Specifications
Appendix D: 1987 3.8L V-6 Turbo Engine Specification
