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Author Szilagyi, Jim, author.

Title How to build big-inch Mopar small blocks / Jim Szilagyi.

Publication Info. North Branch, MN : CarTech, [2020]
©2005

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Description 1 online resource : color illustrations.
data file rda
Series SA design ; SA104
S-A design ; SA104.
Note Online resource; title from PDF title page (EBSCO, viewed August 5, 2020).
"Covers LA 318/340/360 (1964-'92) and Magnum 5.2L/5.9L (1992-'03)"--Cover.
Contents Cover -- Title Page -- Copyright -- Table of Contents -- Dedication -- Acknowledgments -- Chapter 1: Introduction -- Hot Rod and Street Rod Engines -- Production Small-Block Engines -- Why LA and Magnum Engines are Shown in the Same Book -- Mopar Performance Parts -- Chapter 2: Made to be Stroked -- Advantages -- Potential Problem Areas -- Stroker Kits -- Chapter 3: Cylinder Blocks -- LA Engine Blocks (1964-'92) -- 360 Magnum Engine Block (1993-'03) -- 340 Replacement Engine Block -- R3 Engine Block -- Aluminum A Engine Block -- Block Preparation -- Block Selection -- Chapter 4: Crankshaft
Crankshaft Basics -- Types of Cranks -- Stroke -- Bearings -- Internal and External Balance -- Chapter 5: Oiling System -- Problems with the Stock Oiling System -- Recommended Modifications -- Optional Modifications -- Conclusion -- Chapter 6: Connecting Rods -- Rod Length -- Rod Ratio -- Stock LA Rods -- Stock Magnum Rods -- Fasteners -- Block Clearance -- Pre-Assembly -- Conclusion -- Chapter 7: Pistons and Rings -- Material and Processes -- Forged -- Dished, Flat Top, or Dome? -- Valve Clearance -- Compression Height -- Weight -- Rings -- Conclusion -- Chapter 8: Camshafts -- Production Cams
Cam Bearings -- Cam Drive -- Timing Chain Tensioner -- HP Thrust Plate -- Fuel Pump Eccentric -- Problems with Flat Tappet Camshafts -- Stroker Cams -- Roller Tappets on R3 Blocks -- Aluminum Blocks -- Used R3 Blocks -- Conclusion -- Chapter 9: Cylinder Heads -- Iron vs. Aluminum -- Valve Angle -- Valve Spacing -- Ports and Chambers -- Flow -- Cylinder Head Selection -- CNC Porting -- Conclusion -- Chapter 10: Valvetrains -- 48-Degree Valvetrain -- Valvetrain Oiling -- Tappets -- Pushrods -- Rocker Arms -- LA Heads -- Rocker Arms -- Magnum Heads -- Valvesprings -- Retainers -- Valves
Valve to Guide Clearance -- Conclusion -- Chapter 11: Induction Systems -- Manifold Types -- LA 340/360 Heads -- W2 Heads -- W8, W9 Heads -- Indy 360-2 Heads -- Magnum Heads -- Fuel Pump -- Magnum Fuel Injection (MPI) Intakes -- Magnum Intake -- Oil Leaks -- Distributor Clearance -- Cross-Over Pocket -- Conclusion -- Chapter 12: Exhaust Systems -- Header Basics -- Types of Headers -- LA Heads -- Magnum Heads -- W2 Heads -- W9 Heads -- Exhaust System -- Chapter 13: Cooling Systems -- Cooling Theory -- Improved Cooling -- Cross Drilling Block -- Cylinder Head Modification -- Radiator
Electric Cooling Fan -- Oil Cooler -- Water Pump -- Radiator Cap -- Airflow Through the Radiator -- Overflow Bottle -- Coolants -- Conclusion -- Chapter 14: Building and Blueprinting -- Block Preparation / Engine Mockup -- Disassembly and Cleaning -- Final Assembly -- Additional Information -- Chapter 15: Engine Packages -- Appendix A: Stroker Kits -- Appendix B: Source Guide -- Source by Type of Product -- Engine Build Sheet
Subject Automobiles -- Motors -- Modification -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
Chrysler automobile -- Motors -- Modification -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
Chrysler automobile -- Performance -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
Automobiles -- Motors -- Modification. (OCoLC)fst00823686
Genre/Form Handbooks and manuals. (OCoLC)fst01423877
Electronic books.
Added Title Big-inch Mopar small blocks
Other Form: Print version: Szilagyi, James How to Build Big-Inch Mopar Small-Blocks North Branch : CarTech Inc.,c2020 9781613250129
ISBN 9781613256428 (electronic book)
1613256426 (electronic book)
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