How to Build Max Performance Chevy Small Blocks on a Budget (S-a Design) (Paperback)

by David Vizard (Author)

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Product Description
Vizard, a highly regarded engine builder and technical writer, turns his attention to the ins and outs of building serious horsepower small block Chevy engines on a budget (would you believe 600 horsepower for about $3,000?) Included are details of factory part numbers, easy-to-do-yourself cylinder head modifications, and inexpensive but effective aftermarket parts. For high performance car enthusiasts.

Product Details

• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: S-A Design (August 13, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1884089348
• ISBN-13: 978-1884089343
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.3 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #373,897 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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79 of 79 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Speed and $ in your pocket... ! It's not impossible., September 24, 1999

By A Customer

This book is what I expected from David Vizard, honest and properly researched information. It's focus is primarily on $ and not the HOW and WHY that David normally goes into. If all you want to know is what you need to go fast, and you don't want to spend lots of cash and you DO have lots of time to spend building a motor - then this is THE book for you. If you have read DV's other books, then this is still worth buying because DV devulges how to get the best bang for the buck. You will find that this book summarizes a lot of what is mentioned in his other books - with the exception of the chapter on exhaust, there is some new stuff there. So if your hooked on DV like I am - go get it!! It's worth it! :)

There are also 10 'recipes' in the back of the book - from 350hp to over 600hp. None costing over $3000.

I also HIGHLY recommend DV's other books... very informative reading.

22 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fabulous overview on building a budget engine, July 11, 2001

By	S. U. (Torrance, CA United States) - See all my reviews

I needed to build a stong motor on the cheap, and this was the guide I was looking for. He tells you all the little tricks, and tips that you need to know to build a strong competent motor without spending too much money. I highly recommend it.

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Just what the title says!, March 26, 2004

By	Jan Zumwalt (Seattle, WA) - See all my reviews

Vizard delivers exactly what the title is all about. He helps you balance power & longevity against the pocketbook. He also substantiates his claims with his own companies dyno or flow data. Rebuilds range from a minimum of $600@300hp to a maximum of $3000@550hp. Add some nitrous (he talks about this too) and you have a 800hp engine for under $3500 bucks! Be warned, he is blunt and opinionated but backs up his claims.