Engines

[ar15meister]

Anybody know of a good book to buy to learn about high performance engines? I want to educate myself.

I also wouldnt mind a beginners book on how engines work so I can cross reference terms and stuff.

If you know of more than one tell me, I would buy more than one. :sifone:

[Geronimo36]

Check out "Big Block Chevy Marine Performance" by Dennis Moore;
http://www.amazon.com/Big-Block-Chevy-Marine-Performance-Dennis/dp/1557882975

[Davidmnc]

Check out "Big Block Chevy Marine Performance" by Dennis Moore;
http://www.amazon.com/Big-Block-Chevy-Marine-Performance-Dennis/dp/1557882975

That book is like $400.............:ack2:

[ar15meister]

that looks perfect but man $$$$$$$.

Does anyone have a copy....send me a PM!

[Perlmudder]

That book is like $400.............:ack2:

and its not even a hardcover!! haha

[Davidmnc]

and its not even a hardcover!! haha

Gold leaf pages? :huh:

[Biggus]

I'd suggest checking into your local adult education classes. They are great for learning the basics of how engines work, such as what are the 4 strokes of a 4 cycle engine. (Intake, compression, ignition, exhaust)

You need to know the basic fundamentals before you can understand performance modifications.

Here's a start and good luck, it's all fun stuff! :sifone:

http://auto.howstuffworks.com/engine1.htm

[ar15meister]

I'd suggest checking into your local adult education classes. They are great for learning the basics of how engines work, such as what are the 4 strokes of a 4 cycle engine. (Intake, compression, ignition, exhaust)

You need to know the basic fundamentals before you can understand performance modifications.

Here's a start and good luck, it's all fun stuff! :sifone:

http://auto.howstuffworks.com/engine1.htm

great site biggus. Thanks buddy.

I will be spending tomorrow afternoon studying now.

this is important stuff.

If anyone can source any other books I would appreciate it. I was having no good luck at lunchtime today.

Now back to work to try and make some money!

[Perlmudder]

Now back to work to try and make some money!

its friday! i think you should take the rest of the day off! :)

[ar15meister]

its friday! i think you should take the rest of the day off! :)

You dont get rich taking days off!

You dont go over 100mph in a boat without making some good coin... (unless it isnt your boat but thats not quite as much fun is it!)

need I say more:sifone:

[ar15meister]

plus ...my dad would kill me lol

[Hollowpoint]

Yeah, I was interested in the book also, but $400?

I guess it has been out of print for a while now. Has anyone got a copy cheap or has anyone scanned it to a PDF? Otherwise, it WON'T be in my stocking at Christmas!!!

[Geronimo36]

Sorry, didn't see the price.... I didn't pay any where near that price when I got it years ago! ;)

[Tony]

i'd suggest checking into your local adult education classes. They are great for learning the basics of how engines work, such as what are the 4 strokes of a 4 cycle engine. (intake, compression, ignition, exhaust)

you need to know the basic fundamentals before you can understand performance modifications.

Here's a start and good luck, it's all fun stuff! :sifone:

http://auto.howstuffworks.com/engine1.htm

+1

[Trim'd Up]

Wow! I can't believe that book is $400. Borders has several books on BBC performance engine building. I bought one for my little cousin the other day that seemed ok. I think it was called "Big Block Chevy Performance". It was only $30 too!
Here is an article for you too.
http://www.chevyhiperformance.com/tech/engines_drivetrain/complete_builds/0608ch_big_block_chevy_engine/index.html

[Griff]

I need to go my Dennis Moore book in the safe. Its sitting here right next to my computer and soon it will be worth more than the computer. I wish I had bought about 50 of them.
Its a good book with pics, specs and explanations on a lot of stuff, but $400????? I think it cost me about $30.

[Airpacker]

all ya got to know about 4 strokes is Suck, Squeeze, Bang and Blow. Everything else is just a modification on the basic principle.

[TUFFboat]

Hey Adam
In addition to your printed material, I would think that first hand viewing would be great. If you could observe someone in the middle of a project and ask question would work better.
Maybe take Shawn over to Ted at Speedmaster. And without bugging Ted, have Shawn go over all the parts in various stages of assembly. (Or bring the girlfriend and then Ted will take time with you)
Anytime anyone is talking shop, listen in and ask questions.

[38fountainSC]

Go to the library tell them you want to do a inter library loan for the Dennis Moore book. They will find one for you. It will take a week or so since they search throughout the USA for it. I did this last winter.

[inbetween]

The Dennis Moore book occasionally shows up on ebay for a lot less. Anyone ask Dennis himself? His number in this ad. I think this is him.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Parts-Accessories_Boat-Parts-Accessories-Gear__MERCRUISER-HI-PERF-305-350-CHEVY-EXHAUST-MANIFOLD-KIT_W0QQitemZ310099585300QQddnZPartsQ20Q26Q20AccessoriesQQadiZ2823QQddiZ281 1QQadnZBoatQ20PartsQ2cQ20AccessoriesQ20Q26Q20GearQQcmdZViewItemQQptZBoat_Pa rts_Accessories_Gear?hash=item310099585300&_trksid=p4506.c0.m245&_trkparms=72%3A543|65%3A12|39%3A1|240%3A1318

It's a GREAT book

[Tomas Wallin]

The Dennis Moore book is great with all you need to know as a rookie, and it's a pleasure reading as well.

I know I payed less than $30 here in Sweden a few years ago...

[ar15meister]

Went to the bookstore on Sunday. They didnt have a damn thing about Chevy BBC or and Marine applications.

I did find a Mopar 6 Pack Engine handbook though, which I bought on the spot for my old mans stocking!

I want this Dennis Moore book.

[stormrider]

damn, that sucks.
I got a copy back in 2005, and for less than $400.

[MikeyFIN]

all ya got to know about 4 strokes is Suck, Squeeze, Bang and Blow. Everything else is just a modification on the basic principle.

so true and HPBooks how to Hot Rod Big Block chevies is quite good illustrated.

Remember the Rpm you´re using and you´ll be fine (under 6000 rpm by 10%).

* my advice for you is... build Torque not Hp ... Hp is Torque/time span

[Dude! Sweet!]

all ya got to know about 4 strokes is Suck, Squeeze, Bang and Blow. Everything else is just a modification on the basic principle.

Also handy to remember on dates... :26:

There's a bunch of those how to BBC books out there. Not marine stuff, but close enough to get the gist of it.

Look here
http://www.classicindustries.com/

Go to one of the catalogs and check in books. Summit or Jegs probably has stuff on their site as well.