Metal Fabricator's Handbook

Author: Ron Fournier
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 9780895868701
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 180

Book Description
Winner of the prestigious Moto Award for "Best Technical How-to Book" in 1984, the Metal Fabricator's Handbook applies master metal craftsman Ron Fournier's unique metal fabricating skills—developed during years of building Indy cars, drag racers, stockers, custom show cars, and sports GT race cars. Covers MIG, TIG, arc- and gas-welding, fuel and oil tanks, exhaust headers, and much more.

Chassis Engineering

Author: Herb Adams
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 9781557880550
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 148

Book Description
In most forms of racing, cornering speed is the key to winning. On the street, precise and predictable handling is the key to high performance driving. However, the art and science of engineering a chassis can be difficult to comprehend, let alone apply. Chassis Engineering explains the complex principles of suspension geometry and chassis design in terms the novice can easily understand and apply to any project. Hundreds of photos and illustrations illustrate what it takes to design, build, and tune the ultimate chassis for maximum cornering power on and off the track.

Build Your Own Sports Car for as Little as £250 - and Race It!

Author: Ron Champion
Publisher: Haynes Publishing
ISBN: 9781859606360
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 191

Book Description
Build a roadworthy two-seater open sports car for a fraction of the cost of a kit car! Using standard tools, basic skills and low-cost materials, this volume shows you how to make the chassis, suspension and bodywork, and advises you on how to modify and use inexpensive but serviceable mechanical components. Contains sections on improving handling, information on how to get through the Single Vehicle Approval test, and builders' own stories.

How to Rebuild Your Small-Block Chevy

Author: David Vizard
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 9781557880291
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 178

Book Description
Hundreds of photos, charts, and diagrams guide readers through the rebuilding process of their small-block Chevy engine. Each step, from disassembly and inspection through final assembly and tuning, is presented in an easy-to-read, user-friendly format.

American Bookseller

Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Booksellers and bookselling
Languages : en
Pages : 1670

Book Description

Building the Chevy LS Engine HP1559

Author: Mike Mavrigian
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1101445572
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 568

Book Description
This is an engine rebuilding and modification guide that includes sections on history, engine specs, disassembly, cylinder block and bottom end reconditioning, cylinder heads and valvetrain reconditioning, balancing, step-by-step engine reassembly, torque values, and OEM part numbers for the popular Chevy LS series of engines.

Pro Touring

Author: Mark Stielow
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780979115240
Category : Camaro automobile
Languages : en
Pages : 209

Book Description
Covers the complete repair and restoration of the 1969 Camaro.

How to Hotrod Big-Block Chevys

Author: John Thawley
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 9780912656045
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 166

Book Description
This guide covers all big-block engines from 1965 and later and includes 1986 heavy-duty parts list. Learn more about blueprinting, cylinder heads, tune-up tips, as well as how to repair exhaust, ignition, pistons, and more!

How to Rebuild Small-Block Ford Engines

Author: Tom Monroe
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 9780912656892
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 170

Book Description
If you have a small-block Ford, then you need this book! This detailed guide covers the step-by-step rebuilding process of the popular small-block Ford engine. Parts inspection, diagnosis, reconditioning, and assembly are outlined in simple text. Hundreds of photos, charts, and diagrams visually walk you through the entire rebuild. You’ll be able to completely disassemble your engine, recondition the block and cylinder heads, then reassemble and install the engine in your vehicle. There’s even a section on how to perform tune-ups to maximize performance and economy. Sections on parts interchanging will help you identify all parts and determine which ones can and can’t be swapped. This is truly a “hands-on” book. Don’t put off your project any longer. Start rebuilding your small-block Ford today!

How to Hot Rod Small-block Mopar Engines

Author: Larry Shepard
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 9780895864796
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 180

Book Description
Information for the performance enthusiast on hot rodding the Chrysler mopar small-block engine imparts guidance, instruction, and illustrations