APT Book and Chapter Info.

The following chart gives comprehensive information on what each book contains
along with number of pages, dimensions, and author info and chapter contents.

       

Book Part Number:

B-06

Title:

How to build & modify Chevrolet small-block V-8 pistons, rods & crankshafts

Author:

David Vizard

Book Dimensions:

8.5''x10.5''

# Pages:

160

Cover:

Soft

Text/Pictures:

B/W

Intro/Foreword:

Acknowledgments and Guest Editors - (p4)

Chapter 1:

Engine Block Selection - (p5-15)

Chapter 2:

High-Performance Engine Block Preparation - (p16-23)
Chapter 3: Race and Big-Inch Motor Preparation - (p24-29)
Chapter 4: Chevrolet Pistons Selection and Preparation - (p30-34)
Chapter 5: Custom Aftermarket Pistons - (p35-61)
Chapter 6: Piston Rings Selection and Preparation - (p62-68)
Chapter 7: Chevrolet Connecting Rods Selection and Preparation - (p69-79)
Chapter 8: Aftermarket Connecting Rods - (p80-88)
Chapter 9: Chevrolet Cast and Forged Crankshafts - (p89-92)
Chapter 10: Aftermarket Crankshafts - (p93-102)
Chapter 11: Crankshaft Preparation - (p103-113)
Chapter 12: Bearings Selection and Preparation - (p114-120)
Chapter 13: Bottom End Balancing - (p121-123)
Chapter 14: Vibration Dampers - (p124-128)
Chapter 15: Wet-Sump Oiling Systems - (p129-141)
Chapter 16: Dry-Sump Oiling Systems - (p142-149)
Chapter 17: Cooling Systems and Water Pumps - (p150-158)
Author details: Author David Vizard is an experienced engine-builder, road-race and drag-race engine-tuner, and engineer, having built high performance engines for all types of cars from Camaros to dragsters to Chevrolet engines for Lola T70 sports-prototype racer.
His workshop in California is equipped with a 1000hp computer controlled Superflow dyno, flow bench, and full machining and welding facilities, allowing him personally to experiment with and test the products and procedures covered in this book. Unless otherwise noted, all test results, tables, drawings and photographs in this book are by David Vizard.
Publisher details: Motorbooks International Powerpro Series, 1992