Chevy 396 and 427 (Musclecar & Hi Po Engines Series) [Paperback]

R.M. Clarke (Author)

Book Description

Series: Musclecar & Hi Po Engines Series | Publication Date: November 4, 1991

'Hot Rod' reports on Chevrolet's big block musclecar performance engines. Covering: race preparation, low budget 550hp 427, modifying heads, engine build-up, 650hp 427, the mystery motor, 515hp 396, 427.

Product Details

• Paperback: 100 pages
• Publisher: Brooklands Books (November 4, 1991)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1855200988
• ISBN-13: 978-1855200982
• Product Dimensions: 10.4 x 7.8 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #343,740 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Dated, but otherwise excellent book for early BBCs, January 8, 2000

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This review is from: Chevy 396 and 427 (Musclecar & Hi Po Engines Series) (Paperback)

This book shows its age...just like the Big Block Chevy itself! It is a collection of articles reprinted from various Hot Rod magazine titles by recognized authors of the 60s, 70s and 80s. Generally, I'd recommend this book for everyone with a 396 or 427 since it has a lot of nostalgic value but also because it has a lot of hard-to-find detail not often found in other publications. My favorite section was the "Proven Performance" article where CJ Baker details how to build a reliable 650HP 427. The parts shopping list is a bit antiquated and most of the brand names shown won't easily be found on a web page so you can order up the parts. I like the book because it is clearly focused on these two engines and it presents what you should already know...a Big Block Chevy with a little work will make a ton of power rather inexpensively.