DESCRIPTION:
This Second Edition is packed full of all the things that made the original Chevrolet Inline Six-Cylinder Power Manual the bible for new and experienced six-cylinder engine builders. This updated version is a must-have for any serious inliner. From soup to nuts, when you want to build the Chevy six for more power and torque than the factory could ever imagine, there is only one book the experts turn to. And now the second edition is absolutely jam packed with the latest blueprints, interviews, airflow charts, build sheets, racer and "hot dog" profiles. Thought-provoking ideas will help you build the Chevy six your way!
TABLE OF CONTENTS:
- Acknowledgments
- About the Author
- Development History
- Planning Your Project
- Block Identification and Selection
- Machining Operations
- Oiling System Modifications
- Crankshaft and Timing Gears
- Rods, Pistons, and Bearings
- Gaskets, Sealing, and Hardware
- Camshaft Design and Recommendations
- The Cylinder Head: Key Element of a Super Six
- The Hybrid Cylinder Head: A Step Beyond
- Fuel, Exhaust, and Manifolding
- Ignition: Lighting the Fire for Power
- Supercharging: When Enough Isn’t Enough
- Turbocharging: A Different Route
- What About Nitrous Oxide?
- Aftermarket Blocks and Heads
- Build Sheets
- Resource Guide
- Index