Chevy Small-Block is an engine type researched and developed by GM. It is one of the most commonly used engines in the automotive industry. The Chevy Small-Block is famous for its strength, durability, and versatility. How to Build Killer Chevy Small-Block Engines is a book written by author Mike Mavrigian. It gives you all the knowledge and skills you need to build Killer Chevy Small-Block. Let’s learn more about this book in the article below.

How to Build Killer Chevy Small-Block Engines Information

Title: How to Build Killer Chevy Small-Block Engines 

Author: Mike Mavrigian

Language: English 

Pages: 144

Illustrations: 412 color photos

Publication Date: 10/12/2019

Publisher: Car Tech 

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What’s in How to Build Killer Chevy Small-Block Engines?

About the Author 

Mike Mavrigian is the editor-in-chief of Auto Service Professional. He is a certified by the National Institute of Automotive Service Quality and currently runs the Birchwood Group. Some of his famous works include: Holley Carburetors: How to Rebuild, LS Gen IV Engines 2005 – Present: How to Build Max Performance, Building the Chevy LS Engine HP1559: Rebuilding and Performance Modifications,…. 

How to Build Killer Chevy Small-Block Engines Content 

How to Build Killer Chevy Small-Block Engines detailed instructions on how to build and upgrade key parts such as: crankshaft, connecting rod, 700 hp 327 chevy, Rockers and Lifter,…

 From there, the reader can better understand how these components interact to create a high-performance engine.

How to Build Killer Chevy Small-Block Engines not only focuses on theory, but also provides the reader with a lot of useful information on how to assemble and build a small-block Chevrolet engine. The author shares the tools and techniques needed to do these jobs, including how to assemble parts, check for accuracy, and make repairs as needed.

If you are interested in the Killer Chevy Small-Block engine building project, this book is definitely a document you cannot ignore.

Table Of Content 

Chapter 1: The Small-Block Chevy 

• OEM Crankshaft Journal Size 
• Today’s Options 

Chapter 2: The Block: Where It All Begins

• Cast Iron Versus Aluminum 
• OEM Blocks 
• Advantages of an Aftermarket Block 
• Dart 
• Brodix 
• Donovan 
• Chevy Performance Blocks 
• World Products 

Chapter 3: Crankshafts 

• Crankshaft Stroke 
• Factory Stock Crankshaft Stroke 
• Popular Aftermarket Bore/Stroke Combinations 
• Bore and Stroke Combinations 
• Selecting Crankshaft Stroke 
• Forgings and Billet 
• Crankshaft Durability Treatments 
• REM Finishing 

Chapter 4: Connecting Rods

• Rod System
• Types of Rods 
• Connecting Rod Length 
• Rod to Block Clearance 
• Rod Side Clearance 
• Beam Design 
• Rod and Cap Numbering 
• Rod Bolt Tips 
• Tightening Rod Bolts by Monitoring Stretch 
• REM Finishing 

Chapter 5: Today’s Performance Cylinder Heads 

• Edelbrock 
• Trick Flow Specialties (TFS) 
• Dart 
• Brodix 
• Air Flow Research 
• World Products 
• Racing Head Service 

Chapter 6: Advancements in Camshaft Design and Technology 

• Roller Cam Advantages 
• Camshaft Patterns to Compensate for Intake Manifold Runners
• Symmetrical Versus Asymmetrical Camshafts 
• Surface Finishing Technology 
• Lobe Separation Angles 
• Base Circle Diameter 
• Special Firing-Order Camshafts 
• Camshaft Needle Bearings 
• Choosing the Correct Distributor Gear 
• Check for Runout 

Chapter 7: Induction 

• Manifolds 
• Selecting Carburetor Size 
• E85 Fuel 
• EFI 
• Fuel Pressure 
• Fuel Injectors: Low Impedance Versus High Impedance 
• Choosing Injector Size 
• Forced Induction 
• Supercharger Basics 
• Fuel System 
• Compression Ratio 
• Upgrading the Engine to Accommodate the New-Found Power 
• Fuel Injection Tech 
• Injector Impedance 
• Injector Harness Adapters Injector 
• Physical Dimensions 

Chapter 8: Rockers and Lifters 

• Roller Rockers 
• Shaft-Mounted Rockers 
• Rocker Arm Materials 
• Rocker Arm Ratio 
• Lifters 

Chapter 9: Pistons 

• Piston Skirts and Major/Minor Thrust 
• Offset Pin 
• Match the Valve Angle 
• Examples of Piston Choices 
• Piston Dome Shape 
• Coatings 
• Piston Features and Options 
• Piston CD and the Oil Ring 
• Piston Dome Volume 
• Combustion Chamber Volume

Chapter 10: Sample Engine Build: 422 CI

• Block Prep and Modifications 
• Crankshaft Balancing
• Block Plugs 
• Cam and Bearings 
• Crankshaft Installation 
• Dry Belt Care
• Crank Balancer Installation
• Piston and Rod Installation 
• Oil Filter Adapter 
• Wet Sump Oil Pumps
• Cam Timing
• Roller Lifters 
• Timing Pointer 
• Crank Trigger 
• Cylinder Heads
• Rockers 
• Pushrods
• Intake Manifold
• Carburetor 
• Distributor 
• Valve Covers 
• Oil Pan 
• Vacuum Pump 
• Racing Alternator
• Water Pump
• Dyno Run
• Parts Used in This Build