How to build max-performance Mopar big-blocks / Andrew Finkbeiner.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Finkbeiner, Andrew, author.

Series:

S-A design.

S-A design

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Chrysler automobile--Performance.

Chrysler automobile.

Chrysler automobile--Motors--Modification.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (492 pages) : illustrations.

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

North Branch, Minnesota : CarTech, [2009]

Summary:

The photos in this edition are black and white.Starting in the early 1960s, Mopar Wedge engines powered a wide range of Chrysler muscle cars, such as the Dodge Charger, Daytona Charger, Super Bee, Challenger, as well as Plymouth Barracuda, Superbird, Road Runner, GTX, and others.

Contents:

Cover

Title Page

Copyright

Contents

Acknowledgments

About the Author

Preface

Introduction

Chapter 1: Planning the Engine Build

Budgeting Process

Power Goals

Formulas for Engine Design

Mopar-Specific Design Choices

Chapter 2: The Cylinder Block

Cylinder Block Selection

Thin Wall Controversy

Basic Block Dimensions

Fixes for the Factory Block

Aftermarket Blocks

Main Bearings

Cylinder Bore Preparation

Decking

Block Detailing

Valve Notches

Chapter 3: The Oil System

Oil Pump

Internal Oiling System

External Oiling System

Pump Cover

The Intermediate Shaft

Oil Pan

Oil Type and Operation Temperature

Oil Filter and Cooler

Dry Sump System

Top-End vs. Bottom-End Oiling

Extra Lubrication Requirements

Chapter 4: Crankshafts

Crankshaft Selection

The Funny Car Crankshaft

Crankshaft Preparation

Balancing

Harmonic Damper

Chapter 5: Connecting Rods

Connecting Rod Selection

Aluminum Rods

Connecting Rod Preparation

Rotating Assembly Balancing

Chapter 6: Pistons

Compression Ratio Considerations

Valve-to-Piston Clearance

Combustion Chamber Clearance

Piston-to-Head Clearance

Piston Rings

Gas Ports

Piston Pin Diameter

Vacuum Pump Considerations

Chapter 7: Cylinder Heads and Valves

Standard Port Cylinder Head

Max-Wedge-Port-Size Heads

Bigger Than Max-Wedge

Head Gaskets

Head Flow and Cam Lift

Valves

Porting

Chapter 8: The Valvetrain

Rocker Arm Geometry

Rocker Arm Ratio

Rocker Arm Material

Rocker Arm Types

Rocker Shafts and Supports

Rocker Arm Width and Length

Side Clearance and Alignment

Multiple Shaft Systems

Pushrods

Chapter 9: Camshafts and Lifters

Duration

Single Pattern vs. Dual Pattern

Lifters

Roller Lifters and Valvetrain Oiling.

Rev Kits

Lifter Bore Bushings

Camshaft Bearings

Large-Diameter Cam Bearings

Roller Cam Bearings

Firing Order

Chapter 10: Camshaft Drives and Valvesprings

Timing Chains

Roller Cam Thrust

Timing-Chain Covers

Belt Drive

Gear Drive

Valvesprings

Chapter 11: Intake Manifolds

Standard Port Intakes, B and RB

Max-Wedge Port Intakes, B and RB

B1 Intake Options

EFI

Chapter 12: Carburetors

Classic 4150 Double Pumper

The 4500 Dominator

Tuner-Friendly Carburetors

Edelbrock and Carter Carburetors

Carburetor Spacers

Chapter 13: Ignition Systems

Electronic Ignitions

Distributor

Belt-Driven Distributor

Crank Trigger

Spark Plugs

Indexing the Spark Plugs

Spark Plug Wires

Chapter 14: Accessories

Water Pumps, Electric and Belt-Driven

Alternator Kits

Engine Mounting Systems, Motor Plates and Elephant Ears

High-Performance Hoses and Fittings

Chapter 15: Exhaust Systems

Cast Manifolds

Headers

Picking a Header Size

Relocated Exhaust Ports

Merged Collectors and 4-2-1 Headers

Stepped Tubes

Chapter 16: Tuning

Reading the Plugs

Wide Band

Dynamometer Testing

Chassis Dyno Testing

Chapter 17: The Fantastic 451 and Other Engine Combinations

Fantastic 451/470

Two Ways to 512

Big Bad 572

Chapter 18: Recipes for Power

600 HP

700 HP

800 HP

900 HP

Engine Build Sheets

Source Guide.

Notes:

Description based on print version record.

Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.

ISBN:

1-61325-670-1

OCLC:

1181837459