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How to Build Big-Inch Chevy Small-Blocks
The photos in this edition are black and white.
Have you been bitten by the big-cube bug? The quest for big cubes doesn't have to lead to a big-block anymore. Now you can easily add cubic inches to your current power plant without having to swap intakes, headers, motor mounts, and other accessories all at once.
By building a big-cube small-block, you can have all the additional torque and horsepower of a big-block, without all the extra weight, expense, and effort. In this all-new color edition, Graham Hansen takes a step-by-step approach to selecting the best OEM or aftermarket block, crank, rods, and pistons to construct your big-inch short block. He also discusses how to select the best heads, cam, induction, and exhaust systems specifically for a big-inch engine. In addition, the final chapter includes seven different combinations for big-inch power, complete with dyno graphs!
It doesn't even make sense anymore to heavily modify your small-block without increasing displacement. Kits are affordable, and with the information in this book, easy as well. Join the revolution and build your big-inch small-block today!
Chapter 1: Introduction
Chapter 2: Stroker Theory
Efficiency Factor
The Torque Curve
Comparisons
The Siren Song of RPM
Chapter 3: Cylinder Blocks
Early Blocks
1986 and Later Blocks
Bow Tie Blocks
Dart Blocks
World Products
The Cost of Power
Chapter 4: Crankshafts
Crank Basics
Cast Cranks
Forged Cranks
Stroke
Torsional Dampers
Conclusion
Chapter 5: Connecting Rods
Stock Rods
Materia
Stroker Rods
Fasteners
I-Beam, H-Beam
Chapter 6: Pistons and Rings
Materials and Processes
Dished or Domed?
Compression Height
Weight
Rings
Chapter 7: Camshafts
Flat and Roller
Eccentric Info
Intake Centerline
Lobe Separation Angle
Chapter 8: Valvetrains
Lifters
Pushrods and Guideplates
Retainers
Valvesprings
Rocker Arms
Miscellaneous Components
Chapter 9: Cylinder Heads
Iron vs. Aluminum
Angle of Attack
Ports o’ Call
Evaluating Flow
Iron Heads
Aluminum Heads
Conclusion
Chapter 10: Exhaust Systems
Exhaust Opening
Primary Pipe Diameter
Primary Pipe Length
Collector Effects
Header Variables
H and X-Pipes
Making Everything Fit
Chapter 11: Induction Systems
Induction Theory
Port Length
Port Size
Dual-Plane Intakes
Single-Plane Intakes
Carburetors
EFI
Chapter 12: Lubrication System
Oil Pumps
Oil Pans
Synthetics
Oil Coolers
Conclusion
Chapter 13: Building and Blueprinting
Measuring Tools
Assembly Tools
Chapter 14: Power Packages
Favorites
Test One: 406ci Torque Monster
Test Two: 383ci Street Motor
Test Three: 415ci Street/Strip
Test Four: 383ci Cruise Night Special
Test Five: 406ci High Horsepower
Test Six: 454ci Monster mouse
Test Seven: 383ci Quarter Pounder
Appendix A: Source Guide
Engine Build Sheet
The photos in this edition are black and white.
Have you been bitten by the big-cube bug? The quest for big cubes doesn't have to lead to a big-block anymore. Now you can easily add cubic inches to your current power plant without having to swap intakes, headers, motor mounts, and other accessories all at once.
By building a big-cube small-block, you can have all the additional torque and horsepower of a big-block, without all the extra weight, expense, and effort. In this all-new color edition, Graham Hansen takes a step-by-step approach to selecting the best OEM or aftermarket block, crank, rods, and pistons to construct your big-inch short block. He also discusses how to select the best heads, cam, induction, and exhaust systems specifically for a big-inch engine. In addition, the final chapter includes seven different combinations for big-inch power, complete with dyno graphs!
It doesn't even make sense anymore to heavily modify your small-block without increasing displacement. Kits are affordable, and with the information in this book, easy as well. Join the revolution and build your big-inch small-block today!
Chapter 1: Introduction
Chapter 2: Stroker Theory
Efficiency Factor
The Torque Curve
Comparisons
The Siren Song of RPM
Chapter 3: Cylinder Blocks
Early Blocks
1986 and Later Blocks
Bow Tie Blocks
Dart Blocks
World Products
The Cost of Power
Chapter 4: Crankshafts
Crank Basics
Cast Cranks
Forged Cranks
Stroke
Torsional Dampers
Conclusion
Chapter 5: Connecting Rods
Stock Rods
Materia
Stroker Rods
Fasteners
I-Beam, H-Beam
Chapter 6: Pistons and Rings
Materials and Processes
Dished or Domed?
Compression Height
Weight
Rings
Chapter 7: Camshafts
Flat and Roller
Eccentric Info
Intake Centerline
Lobe Separation Angle
Chapter 8: Valvetrains
Lifters
Pushrods and Guideplates
Retainers
Valvesprings
Rocker Arms
Miscellaneous Components
Chapter 9: Cylinder Heads
Iron vs. Aluminum
Angle of Attack
Ports o’ Call
Evaluating Flow
Iron Heads
Aluminum Heads
Conclusion
Chapter 10: Exhaust Systems
Exhaust Opening
Primary Pipe Diameter
Primary Pipe Length
Collector Effects
Header Variables
H and X-Pipes
Making Everything Fit
Chapter 11: Induction Systems
Induction Theory
Port Length
Port Size
Dual-Plane Intakes
Single-Plane Intakes
Carburetors
EFI
Chapter 12: Lubrication System
Oil Pumps
Oil Pans
Synthetics
Oil Coolers
Conclusion
Chapter 13: Building and Blueprinting
Measuring Tools
Assembly Tools
Chapter 14: Power Packages
Favorites
Test One: 406ci Torque Monster
Test Two: 383ci Street Motor
Test Three: 415ci Street/Strip
Test Four: 383ci Cruise Night Special
Test Five: 406ci High Horsepower
Test Six: 454ci Monster mouse
Test Seven: 383ci Quarter Pounder
Appendix A: Source Guide
Engine Build Sheet
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