Chapter 1: A Brief Hemi History 
Production Engines 
Custom Engine Packages 
Car and Truck Models 
Optional Performance Packages for Car Models 
Custom Production Cars 
Swapping 
Crate Engine 

Chapter 2: Blocks 
Basic Design 
Engine Details 
Crate Engines 
Performance Packages 
Machining Operations 
Max-Performance Technology 

Chapter 3: Crankshafts and Connecting Rods 
Production Cranks 
Crank Prep 
Crank Dampeners 
Front Cover 
Bearings 
Crank Upgrades 
Aftermarket Options 
Connecting Rods 
Rod Upgrades 
Rod Prep 

Chapter 4: Pistons and Rings 
Pistons 
CC-ing Procedure 
Compression Ratio 
Piston Upgrades 
Aftermarket Options 
Piston and Ring Prep 
Piston Pins 
Piston Rings 

Chapter 5: Lubrication System 
System Components 
Oil Path 
Oil Pump 
Oil Pans 
Oil Filters
Oiling System Upgrades 
Oil 
Dry Sump 
Vacuum Pump 

Chapter 6: Camshaft, Lifters and Cam Drive 
Camshafts 
Valvetrain 
Tuning 
Camshaft Technology 
Valvetrain Geometry 
Installation Basics 
Operation 
Camshaft and Spring Upgrades 
Performance Packages 
High-Performance and Race Cams 

Chapter 7: Cylinder Heads 
Aluminum Cylinder Heads 
Aftermarket Offerings 
Racing Heads 
CNC Porting 
The Engine “Team” 
Seats and Guides 
Valves 
Valvecovers 
Head Gaskets 
Head Bolts 

Chapter 8: Valvetrain 
Pushrods 
Rocker Arms 
Rocker Ratio 
Rocker Shafts 
Rocker Stands 
Valvesprings 
Valveguides 
Coil Bind 
Retainers, Keepers and Seals 

Chapter 9: Intake Manifold and Fuel System 
Production Intake Manifolds 
Aftermarket Intake Manifolds 
Manifold Types 
Intake Manifold Upgrades 
MPI Fuel System 
Throttle Bodies 
EFI System 
Carburetion 
Intake Gaskets 
Air Cleaners 

Chapter 10: Ignition System 
Brief Overview 
Advance Curve 
Spark Advance 
Crank Position Sensor 
Sensors 
Computer 
Mopar Scat Pack Kits 
Aftermarket Options 
System Upgrades 

Chapter 11: Supercharging 
Knock Sensors 
Belt Drive 
Supercharger Basics 
Hellcat 
A Few Supercharger Tips 
Aftermarket Sources 
Turbochargers 
Nitrous Oxide 

Chapter 12: Exhaust System 
Manifold 
Catalytic Converter 
Exhaust Bolt Pattern 
Engine Swaps 
Headers 
Collectors 
Oxygen Sensor 
Coatings 
Mufflers 
Exhaust Pipes 
Exhaust Gaskets 
Cat-Back System 

Chapter 13: Engine Break-In and Timing 
Dyno Overview 
Basic Tests 
Air/Fuel Ratio 
Tuning for Power
Nitrous Oxide 
Supercharger 

Appendix A: Bolt Torque Specifications 
Appendix B: Engine Clearances 

Source Guide