Small-Block Chevy Marine Performance: Engine Modifications for Maximum Boating Performance (Paperback)

by Dennis Moore (Author) "At first glance, it may appear that there is very little difference between an automotive engine and a marine engine..." (more)
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Product Description
A complete guide to modifying small-block Chevrolet engines used in the powerboat industry. Includes a detailed look at the differences between auto and marine engines, and a breakdown on the marine components of a small-block Chevy. Fully illustrated.

About the Author
Dennis Moore, author of Big-Block Chevy Marine Performance, is a technical engineer with Hallet Boats, one of the leading boat manufacturers in the U.S. He is also a factory-trained Mercruiser engineer.

Product Details

• Paperback: 213 pages
• Publisher: HP Trade (January 10, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1557883173
• ISBN-13: 978-1557883179
• Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.6 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,459,983 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The straight story on marine engines., February 14, 2001

By	Paul Harnisch (Phoenix, AZ United States) - See all my reviews

Dennis Moore has put together a clear, concise and very complete guide to building up a marine performance engine. Whether you plan to put together a very high performance motor or just make improvements to your stock motor, this book has the bases covered.

He has clear descriptions on the differences between automotive and marine engines, and details which components work best for the marine powerplant and why.

The background information he provides clears up many myths and also details how certain common practices came about and why they should or should not have a place in building up a small block.

The material is well organized and easy to navigate through.

I am currently bulding up a 350 for my boat, and this book has given me all the information I need to make the correct choices on parts and talk intelligently with the machine shops.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A goldmine of hard-to-find engineering data!, September 3, 2002

By A Customer

Dennis Moore has really done his homework on this and it's companion book on big block performance. The kind of detailed information provided in each of his books is very hard to find, and Dennis explains the performance significance of each step of the engine's assembly. I've been a professional engine builder for many years, and I'll definitely read these one more than once! A must-have for the marine small-block owner/builder.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Well worth your investment!, November 30, 2001

By	TOMMY KITCHENS (PENSACOLA, FLORIDA) - See all my reviews

Since I now have my own copy, I can tell the world that this book is well underpriced!! The content of this book is so well written, easy to read, and chocked full of "experience and information", that it is easily worth more than three times what it sells for!

By having this book, I now feel that I have the confidance to build my own "hot engine", knowing I have the expertise of Dennis Moore (the author)looking over my shoulder as I build it!

Definately a must have!!