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Designer and official retailer for the new dci ram air 5 heads. He owns his own business, cliffs high performance, which specializes in building highperformance engines, transmission, and carburetors. How to build max performance pontiac v8s sa design by jim. How to build a high performance th350th400 transmission. This book is very informative on pontiac engines in general, gives specifics on heads, carbs, drivetrain, exhaust, etc. How to build maxperformance pontiac v8 engines cartech. Pontiac bookhow to build maxperformance pontiac v8s updated by rocky rotella this is an updated stepbystep book loaded with howto, tech tips and combinations for building your very own high horse power engine. When building a maxperformance pontiac v8, each engine is almost always unique unto itself.
The following is eddies performance pontiac engine packages and pricing. Dont be afraid to get your hands dirty and become an automotive doityourselfer. And it provides the reader with six great sample engine builds from four top pontiac engines builders. The renewed popularity of muscle cars has restored the interest of hobbyist. Book racing engines smashes nhra smallblock na record. Tin indian performance is your source for high performance pontiac parts, performance engine kits, balanced rotating assemblies, short blocks, and complete engines for any pontiac application. These engines start with high quality parts form many top brands in the industry. How to build max performance pontiac v8s automoto bookshop. We specialize in the 1964 1979 traditional pontiac engine. Building a high horsepower small block chevy engine requires careful planning and research. Extremely powerful racing engines generally require a short stroke and large bore to provide adequate breathing capability at high rpm and to ensure durability in a highload, highrpm environment.
The first picture on this page has to be of the pontiac engine bible. Are you looking for a recent, older, new model, remanufactured or rebuilt engine, perhaps hunting for the perfect upgrade and performance rebuilt motor, remanufactured engine, involved in some innovative used engine andor performance engine upgrade, tinkering or troubleshooting of your own, a quicksolution, easytouse engine rebuild kit, and more, we offer. This strokerpowered 1967 pontiac gto is driven 160 miles each day. The overheadvalve pontiac v8 was introduced in 1955 and it quickly became the standard for competition engines. Find the resources you need for chevrolet, chrysler, dodge, ford and honda engines. Blueprint engines, chevrolet performance, ford racing, mopar performance, atk high performance engines, and more.
Building a highhorsepower small block chevy engine requires careful planning and research. Aug 22, 2018 book builds an assortment of naturallyaspirated engines from different manufacturers, but this moparbased mill seems to be the king of the smallblocks hes built. Comp cams, lunati, melling, and crane just to name a few. How to build maxperformance pontiac v8 engines cartech sa233. Welcome to nunzis new web site yes he is retired but is still deeply involved in the pontiac performance world. Get the power and performance you desire with an engine built, dynoed, blueprinted, and customized just for you. May 31, 2017 redeeming the gen ii lt1 v8 engine with some smart, modern upgrades. Pontiac engines, early 1955 to 1979 pontiac v8 engine parts and engine building.
Builds the best stock to the highest pontiac torque monsters on the planet. From the 287 to the mighty 455, from tempests to tripowers, this book covers it all. Owner bruce fulper can answer any question for you. This is not the 101 class of pontiac engine assembly. From that special built stroker engine to that turnkey drop in ready crate engine, call doug or steve we will be happy to answer any of your questions. All engine sizes welcome, from 326, 350, 389, 400, 428. How to build max performance pontiac v8s by jim hand 2004. Finally, many of the nations pontiac engine builders have submitted their engine package builds and this is another great plus in using these as a guideline in building your engine. Great book for the pontiac enthusiast and experience engine builder. Theyre called dports because of the d shape of the exhaust ports, which is the part of the head that connects to the exhaust manifold or header. With over 30 years experience building power out of pontiac engines, dci motorsports has. As an allnew edition of the original topselling title, ls swaps. When is comes to tradional pontiac v8 engines, we manufacture the most performance parts around. Craig hendrickson the beginning, 19661970 ive always been interested in cars, particularly high performance ones.
How to build a high horsepower small block chevy motor it. This book goes well beyond the basic performance techniques and delves into exceptional detail on each component group of the engine. Restore your pontiac v8 engine to original factory performance and specifications in this revised edition of a pontiac best seller. The book discusses finding a reputable and professional machine shop that specializes in pontiac engines, as well as aftermarket parts and oem parts interchange for highperformance, so you can select the best parts for a particular engine. This book should be in addition to the factory teardown book for your specific model and year pontiac. This book addresses highperformance v8 engines such as the 289, 302, 351ci small blocks found.
At nitemare performance, we only build and modify classic pontiacs with traditional pontiac engines especially the legendary 389, 400, 421, 428 and 455 cubic inch v8s produced from 1964 through 1980. This engine makes 2030 more horsepower more than a gm or ford smallblock and it uses more air on the dyno than other engines weve built of the same cubicinch. Build max performance pontiac v8 manual v8 how to book ebay. In addition, highperformance engine buildups are completed and the results are shared.
Also the list of engines and their high performance possible combinations is extremely informative and interesting. Sep 10, 2004 great book for the pontiac enthusiast and experience engine builder. Mike semchee is one of those loyal pontiac enthusiasts, and for our annual enginebuilding competition, the amsoil engine masters challenge, he represented the faithful with a true pontiac entry in the street division of competition. Pontiac bookhow to build maxperformance pontiac v8s. Today, experienced engine builders can attain output of more than two horsepower per cubic inch with thoughtful design and attention to detail.
The major components of the build up include a 67 gto 400 block previously freshened up by kevin. How to rebuild and modify rochester quadrajet carburetors. He specializes in largecube pontiac v8s that operate on commonly available pumpgas, and are capable of dominating the street classes at the drag strip. How to rebuild pontiac v8s updated edition cartech books. We are a pontiac engine builder that knows making power is done with the right combination of parts. How to build maxperformance pontiac v8s by rocky rotella.
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