John Lingenfelter has been building, racing, and winning with small-block Chevy engines since 1972, when he arrived on the drag racing scene. This book offers many of his trademark power-producing techniques that have led to victory on the drag strip as well as on the Bonneville salt flats, where he set top speed records in his class.
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21 of 22 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars
Great on general and self promotion, lacking on specifics.,
By Joe Z (Venice, Florida United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: John Lingenfelter on Modifying Small-block Chevy Engines (Paperback)
I felt this book was worth the money. If you want to learn about SBC's and more of WHY to modify them (as opposed to how) then get this book. I really think John Lingenfelter didn't get into enough detail on certain subjects such as heads, one of the most vital aspects of an engine. Also, there seemed to be a self promotion for his products in many articles. While this is understandable, I understood it was a good product from the first refrence to it. The dyno charts in the back were nearly worthless. There were a total of around 7, and 2 were on an LT5. This is a very rare (and extremely expensive) engine with a DOHC configuration, so the info didn't have any application to standard SBCs. Do not buy this book to build a powerful engine. Buy it to gain more understanding on what you want to do, but go with another for more specific refrences. I recommend it, just be prepaired to purchase additional books for more enlightenment.
17 of 18 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Refreshing Venture into the "How Come",
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This review is from: John Lingenfelter on Modifying Small-block Chevy Engines (Paperback)
In a day when we have many "how to" magazines and books, this book is a refreshing venture into the "how come". With that point in mind and despite other mixed reviews, I have to give John Lingenfelter's book on Modifying Small-Block Chevy Engines five out of five stars.John leans more on the reason to build and modify various engine parts and touchs on the various parts and choices we as engine builders have. He thoroughly discusses which engine components should be given ample attention and which parts are just as well left alone. He also talks about how various parts work together to create a powerful unit. In summary, if you are looking for a "hold my hand" walk through engine disassembly/assembly than you may be happier with author David Vizard or many other fine automotive writers. But, if you're looking for something different; maybe to gain the knowledge to begin to make your own engine assembly choices, than this is a fantastic read.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars
General discussion of Chevy Smallblock engine building,
By bsalter@ix.netcom.com (Oklahoma City, Oklahoma) - See all my reviews
This review is from: John Lingenfelter on Modifying Small-block Chevy Engines (Paperback)
A good general review of smallblock chevy engine building and engine combinations. Primary focus is on late model electronic fuel injected engines. Disappointing lack of specific details and technical information, but a good book nonetheless.
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The recipe for building a stout small-block Chevy might seem relatively simple. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
hardened guideplates, positive manifold pressure, intake centerline, lobe separation angle, seal adapter, tappet lift, higher rpm levels, high performance crankshafts, quality machine work, seal cranks, rpm band, pressure relief spring, hydraulic roller cams, most hot rodders, stamped rockers, custom pistons, valve stem tip, centrifugal supercharger, street engines, plane intake, quench area, dial bore gauge, main cap bolts, compression height, rear main seal Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Bow Tie, Comp Cams, Edelbrock Performer, Pro Street, Competition Cams, Sealed Power, Air Flow Research, High Flow, Edelbrock Victor, Super Stock, World Products, Lingenfelter Performance Engineering, Brodix Street, Twisted Wedge New!
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The recipe for building a stout small-block Chevy might seem relatively simple. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
hardened guideplates, positive manifold pressure, intake centerline, lobe separation angle, seal adapter, tappet lift, higher rpm levels, high performance crankshafts, quality machine work, seal cranks, rpm band, pressure relief spring, hydraulic roller cams, most hot rodders, stamped rockers, custom pistons, valve stem tip, centrifugal supercharger, street engines, plane intake, quench area, dial bore gauge, main cap bolts, compression height, rear main seal Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Bow Tie, Comp Cams, Edelbrock Performer, Pro Street, Competition Cams, Sealed Power, Air Flow Research, High Flow, Edelbrock Victor, Super Stock, World Products, Lingenfelter Performance Engineering, Brodix Street, Twisted Wedge New!
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Front Cover | Table of Contents | First Pages | Index | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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