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How to Build Max Performance Pontiac V8s (S-A Design)

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really interesting book even if you don't own a pontiac excellent general info applicable to any carburated engine,easy to understand and.... just get it you won't be disappointed !!!!!!!!!

This book takes the reader through the stages of tuning a Pontiac V8, from 350 ci, through to 455 ci. What it doesn't do is give you "packages" of precribed power output. It'll take you through how to get the best from almost every stock part, and a few aftermarket parts too, but what you must do is decide is to what to use. Neither does it give you any information on the authors 11-second, 4000lb Pontiac station-wagon, something the book would greatly benefit from.
Apart from that, it's a well researched, well laid out book, that any V8 Pontiac gear-head should have on their bookshelf.

I've only skimmed through most of the book for a quick look at what's inside and I have already gotten several ideas on what I'm planning on doing. I can hardly wait to really dig into the details of some of the more involved procedures. This book is very well written, laid out and organized. Data is presented in a format that's easy to understand and references to additional data is plentiful.

GREAT BOOK - with LOTS of tips and tricks to help your Pontiac run better!

Thank you Mr. Hand!

The title says it all.

Well written and up to date, a must have for any Pontiac fans library.

Jim Hand is THE Pontiac guy and this book has a wealth of his knowledge in it. He's also very friendly & willing to help out pretty much anyone looking for more detailed information. Do a search & I'm sure that you can find out where he and all the other Pontiac guru's hang out on the net. Hint: try PerformanceYears

AND BUY THIS BOOK!

I used this book to build a 400 cubic inch pontiac for a friend's 1967 Firebird. The book really helped me pick a camshaft and the best heads for a really strong street engine. If you are building an engine for your older pontiac car, this is the book you need to purchase to help make a really mean street machine.

An excellent primer on Pontiac V8s. It could use the addition of templates for porting heads but the instruction are OK. Great resource for building a custom engine to suit your needs. Well worth the price.How to Build Max Performance Pontiac V8s (S-A Design)

I found this book to be very enlightening. I have driven and raced Fords most of my life but recently began dabbling in Pontiacs. I got this book to learn about the Pontiac V8 and how to modify it. I use computer programs to design my engines and this has proved invaluable. It provides actual test data on the changes in performance from changing parts. I found it all applicable and has changed my planned mods to my 455 Grand Am. At the end of the book he provides some packages from various performance shops to help the reader choose their modifications.

Very good book for getting info about Pontiac engines. Lots of pointers and tips on heads, blocks and cam specs.

See the title, not much else to say about it. Jim dispells the long time myths about pontiac engines. When I first got into pontiacs about 12 years ago, this book was not avaliable and I ran across the thinking that every motor responded to the same things that a chebby small block did. Obviously I was usually dissapointed with the results.

Also, if you like the book, Cliffs book for q-jets is by far the best q-jet book out there!!

So far this book seems to be very good both for the all out high performance person and the person wanting a very respectable street machine. I would recomend this book to all persons wanting to build Pontiac engines or have them build by a shop. Very easy to read and full of information.
Thank you to the authors of "HOW TO BUILD MAX PERFORMANCE PONTIAC V8'S (S-A DESIGN)"