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Jun 18, 2012 | 10:24 AM

Iron_dog

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Engine book

Guys, after reading and rebuilding my Qjet I would like to learn and work with the engine. I've a Gen I SB and in the future I would like to change headers, heads, intake manifold, cams... I need absolutelly to start reading something on the topic. Is there any book you can suggest me to start with? I would like to cover also vortec heads... Thanks!

Jun 18, 2012 | 10:28 AM

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Jun 18, 2012 | 10:30 AM

restoman1

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One of the best books ever written was "How to rebuild your small block Chevy" by David Vizard. It was written 40 years ago, but the process hasn't changed.

Another great book is "How to hotrod small block chevrolet engines" by Bill Fisher and Bob Waar. It's kind of dated (also written 40 years ago), but still a good reference.

Ed

Jun 18, 2012 | 10:40 AM

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Do these books covers also theory??

Jun 18, 2012 | 10:52 AM

restoman1

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Yes, but only moderately. For all out theory and statistics, you have to go back to the original Chevrolet engineering manuals.

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Jun 18, 2012 | 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by restoman1

Yes, but only moderately. For all out theory and statistics, you have to go back to the original Chevrolet engineering manuals.

Ed

Maybe it's too much theory (even if I'm an engineer), but just to understand the basics of all the components of a SB...???

Thank you so much by the way!

Jun 18, 2012 | 11:11 AM

restoman1

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In that case, you should be okay with the two books I mentioned above. Both go into the basics of what each component does.

Ed

Jun 18, 2012 | 05:18 PM

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This the modern version of the classic:

http://www.amazon.com/Rebuild-Small-...ref=pd_sim_b_1

For practical theory, the Vizard books are the best; below is one example:

http://www.amazon.com/Build-Small-Bl...%2C+horsepower

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Jun 18, 2012 | 05:34 PM

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couple exellant titles recomended by Billla. When ordering these be sure to get the latest versions. I would also recomend SA Design books by Grahm Hanson. A quick search of that author on amazon will set you up with pleanty of usefull reading.

Enjoy
Dave