How to Build Killer Chevy Small-Block Engines. Mike Mavrigian

How to Build Killer Chevy Small-Block Engines - Mike Mavrigian


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      © 2019 by Mike Mavrigian

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      ISBN 978-1-61325-489-9

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      Written, edited, and designed in the U.S.A.

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      CONTENTS

       Acknowledgments

       Chapter 1: The Small-Block Chevy

       OEM Crankshaft Journal Size

       Today’s Options

       Chapter 2: The Block: Where It All Begins

       Cast Iron Versus Aluminum

       OEM Blocks

       Advantages of an Aftermarket Block

       Dart

       Brodix

       Donovan

       Chevy Performance Blocks

       World Products

       Chapter 3: Crankshafts

       Crankshaft Stroke

       Factory Stock Crankshaft Stroke

       Popular Aftermarket Bore/Stroke Combinations

       Bore and Stroke Combinations

       Selecting Crankshaft Stroke

       Forgings and Billet

       Crankshaft Durability Treatments

       REM Finishing

       Chapter 4: Connecting Rods

       Rod Ratio

       Types of Rods

       Connecting Rod Length

       Rod to Block Clearance

       Rod Side Clearance

       Beam Design

       Rod and Cap Numbering

       Rod Bolt Tips

       Tightening Rod Bolts


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