High-Performance Ford Engine Parts Interchange (S-A Design) [Paperback]

George Reid (Author)

Book Description

Series: S-A Design | Publication Date: February 13, 1999

Covering both big and small Ford V8 engines, this first-ever book on the subject provides detailed information on factory high performance parts, interchangeability between Ford Windsor and Cleveland engines, extensive coverage of the 302 and 351 series, as well as 390 through 460 engines, factory casting numbers, cylinder heads, carburetor IDs, accessories, and more.

Editorial Reviews

Review

We use George's book so often that we keep it on our desk, with a short stack of other essential books we use day in and day out to help us put the magazine together each month. So we were extremely pleased to hear that CarTech asked Reid to update this popular book with the latest parts and offerings, new and more in depth research, and updated full-color photos. - --Modified Mustangs and Fords, October 2010

A must-have for any Blue Oval engine builder. ---Muscle Car Review, December 2010 --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

About the Author

George Reid has been a Ford enthusiast for more than 30 years. He enjoys restoring and building Fords. George has written a number of books for CarTech. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: S-A Design (February 13, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 188408933X
• ISBN-13: 978-1884089336
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.4 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #182,026 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #86 in Books > Professional & Technical > Automotive > Customize

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62 of 68 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Rare info, photos, tabulated data, a warehouse of knowledge!, July 3, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: High-Performance Ford Engine Parts Interchange (S-A Design) (Paperback)

Hi, I just read the new book that was advertised in a recent "Mustangs and Fords" magazine.

The Book is entitled "High Performance FORD Engine Parts Interchange" by George Reid

The book covers 9 small blocks and 12 big blocks from the 221 to 460 CID. The book is well organized with the first 9 chapters on small block engines and chapter 10 thru 18 on the big ones. Chapter 19 is all about Gaskets and Fasteners. It offers alot more on these subjects than you might think. It gives long tabulated lists of gasket dimensions and Mfgr. part numbers.(FEL-Pro). It does the same for ARP and AMK fasteners and full Kits.

Chapter 20 is devoted to Stroker Kits and 21 shows the reader how to calculate the Compression Ratio, Cubic inch Displacement, and the optimum carburetor size in C.F.M.

Let me say that alot of the tables listing identification numbers is really going to help me put the correct part on my correct restoration (1970 Torino).

For instance, the table for radiator FANS lists the Ford Part no., ID no.,No.of blades, Clutch type or non, diameter of fan, and diameter of center hole.

That same level of detail or more is given in tables for the following:

-Engine ID tag decoder -Engine Block ID's and Specs. -Crankshaft ID's -Flywheel/Flexplate -Heads and Valve specs. -Intakes -Carbs. -Connecting Rods -Distributors -Alternators & Starters -Harmonic Balancers -Radiators -Exh. Manifolds -Water pumps

I quickly realized this book has alot more to offer than just "interchange" information. Very rare facts come out in the text and subtle features and changes are shown in lots and lots of photos ! I have never seen as many pictures of rare and super-rare FORD Performance engine parts, gathered in any one book as are shown here.

If I could say anything about this book that stands out.....it would be that there is very little "glossing over". The book is rich with detailed information with emphasis on "detailed".

Oh, one last comment. If you think of yourself as one of those "absolute authorities" on "FE" engines or "small blocks" or any other family of Ford engines........... Think of this book as something that has pulled together the knowledge of hundreds of experts just like you ! You are very likely to run across something you either didn't know or totally forgot about !

Truly yours, Kevin Casto

ps - this is NOT a promotion, it is a book review and it is my honest opinion. I am not connected in any way to the Author or the publisher. Yes, I really am restoring a 1970 Ford Torino (as time permits).

20 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Interesting Reading, May 19, 2000

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John W. Worthington (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: High-Performance Ford Engine Parts Interchange (S-A Design) (Paperback)

I bought this book for information on 429 and 460 engines (it includes 460 in big letters on the cover). The information on 429/460s especially the heads is weak, tables are partially complete and the casing numbers are inconsistant and sometimes just wrong. It would be foolish to buy parts based solely on this reference. There no material for 429/460 engines after 1975. For the price it is a good value, I just wish it was more accurate and complete.

22 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Leaves a bit to be desired., April 17, 2000

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"phlebofile" - See all my reviews

This review is from: High-Performance Ford Engine Parts Interchange (S-A Design) (Paperback)

This book is a wonderful source if you're looking for STOCK interchange info on FE or small-block motors. However, if you happen to be a fan of or are seeking information on the 429/460 (385 series) motors, I think you'll be disappointed. While almost entire chapters are dedicated to the FE motor family, more often than not the last 1 1/2 pages refer to the 429/460's. Sure, that wierd one-off NASCAR 427 motor is neat to look at, but you're highly unlikely to see one at the local swap meet. And even if you do, you probably don't want to buy it anyway, due to lack of aftermarket support. This book reads like an art museum guide, extolling the virtues (or lack) of obscure parts that we'll probably never see. Interesting, yes. Helping with building a performance motor for a street or strip car , no. Good coffee table book, but not recommended for the average info seeker.