A fully illustrated step-by-step guide to rebuilding big-block Chevys for better-than-stock performance. For millions of Chevy car and truck owners, this is the best and most complete engine rebuilding guide, including informative sections on: Casting numbers and parts ID ? Disassembly ? Cleaning and inspection ? Cylinder block and bottom-end reconditioning ? Cylinder head reconditioning ? Engine specs and clearances ? Step-by-step engine reassembly ? Torque values ? OEM part numbers

A 502 crate motor, or just need additional information for your high performance engine buildup, you'll find this to be an invaluable guide to help complete your project. Book jacket.

"Step-by-step disassembly, reconditioning and final assembly for Chevy Gen V and Gen VI big-block engines, 454 and 502 cid"--T.p.

From workhorse to racehorse, the big-block Chevy provided the power demands of the mid-‘60s. used in everything from medium-duty trucks to Corvettes, these engines are worth rebuilding. Do it right with this book! Clear, concise text guides you through each engine-rebuilding step. Includes complete specifications and more than 500 photos, drawings, charts and graphs. Covers troubleshooting, parts reconditioning and engine assembly. Tells you how to do a complete overhaul or a simple parts swap. One whole chapter on parts identification tells how to interchange parts for improvised durability or performance. Includes comprehensive specifications and casting numbers.

In our popular Workbench Series, How to Rebuild the Big Block Chevrolet covers the basics of any engine rebuild in over 450 color photos of step-by-step instruction. Subjects covered include the history of the big block Chevy, preperation and tool requirements, engine removal and teardown, first inspection, parts, machine work and clean-up, final engine assembly, and start-up. This book is essential for not only enthusiasts looking to rebuild their big-block Chevy, but as a guideline for building performance applications as well.

Reliable OEM Street Hi-Performance Tips.Would you like 400-500Hp/Flt.Lbs. torque from a Gentle Giant and you don't mind solving rear tire hook-up problems? Then this is the book for you! When considering the Gen V (91-95) Engine, so many confusing Internet blogs out there to wade through with inconsistent information. I have spent countless hours sifting through all the madness. I explain the how's & whys in getting one of these Big Blocks' to wake up with basic performance (OEM) configurations. Don't throw your money around, find out first what works. This book shows the best bang for buck without the costly countless hours of trial & error. If you're building a Hot Rod or want to spice up your 91-95 Chevy or GMC Truck with it's stock 454, all the tips you need are here with explanations. I put this information together while building Project 64': RestoMod. I used a 454 out of a Suburban with the Factory TBI and the 4L80E transmission. This Scrap Book will point you in the right direction for excellent Street and Off-Road performance.

The photos in this edition are black and white. Since its introduction in 1965, the big-block Chevy engine has been a force to be reckoned with on both the street and track. Over the past four decades, the big-block has undergone a constant evolution toward greater efficiency and durability. It's also picked up more displacement, as General Motors is now offering crate engines up to 572 ci, and aftermarket versions have gone much larger still. In "How to Build Killer Big-Block Chevy Engines," author Tom Dufur reviews the commonly available factory parts along with many aftermarket offerings, and discusses the advantages of both. Additionally, he includes popular buildup recipes and showcases the dyno results, proving theories and sharing in-depth research. Dufur's decades of experience designing, assembling, tuning, and racing the big-block Chevy engine truly shines through. A wealth of full-color photos, charts, and graphs makes it easy to understand the critical points of these great engines. In-depth chapters on design, engine preparation, and assembly show you how to develop your own big-block Chevy to its full potential. Whether your big-block is destined for life in a street car, a race car, or even a boat, the wealth of information in this book will ensure it has ample power and longevity once it's all together.