How to Build Max-Performance 400 Big Block Mopar is one of the most popular books written in the field of making high-performance 400 Big Block Mopar. This book was written by Jim Szilagyi – a professional technician and one of the first people to develop booster parts for Mopar Big-Blocks. Let’s learn more about this wonderful book with ECU Manual in the article below.

How to Build Max-Performance 400 Big Block Mopar Information 

Title: How to Build Max-Performance 400 Big Blocks Mopar

Author: Andy Finkbeiner

Language: English 

Pages: 144

Illustrations: 400 b/w photos

Publication Date: 22/07/2009 

Publisher: Car Tech 

Format: Ebook 

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What’s in How to Build Max-Performance 400 Big Block Mopar?

About the Author

Andy Finkbeiner is a veteran journalist and photographer for many famous magazines such as: Popular Hot Roding, Mopar Action and Mopar Muscle. Currently, he is the owner of AR Engineering company – Specializing in designing and manufacturing parts for Mopar cars and How to Build Max-Performance 400 Big Block Mopar is considered as the most outstanding work in his career. his pen.

How to Build Max-Performance 400 Big Block Mopar Content 

How to Build Max-Performance 400 Big Block Mopar covers topics on different parts of the engine, including sections on the engine block, camshafts, valves, intake and exhaust systems. The author will show you how to upgrade Mopar 383-, 400-, 413-, 426- and 440 engines to achieve 600 to 900 hp. It also explains and teaches how to optimize spent fuel.

Table of Content 

How to Build Max-Performance 400 Big Block Mopar has a total of 18 chapters, namely:

Chapter 1: Planning the Engine Build

• Budgeting Process 
• Power Goals 
• Formulas for Engine Design
• Mopar-Specific Design Choices
• Chapter 2: The Cylinder Block
• Cylinder Block Selection
• Thin Wall Controversy 
• Basic Block Dimensions
• Fixes for the Factory Block 
• Aftermarket Blocks
• Main Bearings
• Cylinder Bore Preparation
• Decking
• Block Detailing 
• Valve Notches

Chapter 3: The Oil System 

• Oil Pump 
• Internal Oiling System 
• External Oiling System 
• Pump Cover 
• The Intermediate Shaft
• Oil Pan 
• Oil Type and Operation Temperature 
• Oil Filter and Cooler 
• Dry Sump System
• Top-End vs. Bottom-End Oiling 
• Extra Lubrication Requirements 

Chapter 4: Crankshafts

• Crankshaft Selection 
• The Funny Car Crankshaft
• Crankshaft Preparation 
• Balancing
• Harmonic Damper 

Chapter 5: Connecting Rods 

• Connecting Rod Selection 
• Aluminum Rods 
• Connecting Rod Preparation 
• Rotating Assembly Balancing 

Chapter 6: Pistons 

• Compression Ratio Considerations 
• Valve-to-Piston Clearance 
• Combustion Chamber Clearance
• Piston-to-Head Clearance
• Piston Rings 
• Gas Ports 
• Piston Pin Diameter 
• Vacuum Pump Considerations

Chapter 7: Cylinder Heads and Valves

• Standard Port Cylinder Head
• Max-Wedge-Port-Size Heads 
• Bigger Than Max-Wedge
• Head Gaskets
• Head Flow and Cam Lift
• Valves 
• Porting

Chapter 8: The Valvetrain

• Rocker Arm Geometry
• Rocker Arm Ratio
• Rocker Arm Material 
• Rocker Arm Types
• Rocker Shafts and Supports
• Rocker Arm Width and Length 
• Side Clearance and Alignment
• Multiple Shaft Systems 
• Pushrods

Chapter 9: Camshafts and Lifters

• Duration
• Single Pattern vs. Dual Pattern 
• Lifters 
• Roller Lifters and Valve Train Oiling 
• Rev Kits 
• Lifter Bore Bushings 
• Camshaft Bearings
• Large-Diameter Cam Bearings 
• Roller Cam Bearings 
• Firing Order 

Chapter 10: Camshaft Drives and Valvesprings 

• Timing Chains 
• Roller Cam Thrust 
• Timing-Chain Covers
• Belt Drive 
• Gear Drive 
• Valve Springs 

Chapter 11: Intake Manifolds 

• Standard Port Intakes, B and RB 
• Max-Wedge Port Intakes, B and RB
• B1 Intake Options 
• EFI
• Chapter 12: Carburetors 
• Classic 4150 Double Pumper
• The 4500 Dominator 
• Tuner-Friendly Carburetors
• Edelbrock and Carter Carburetors
• Carburetor Spacers 

Chapter 13: Ignition Systems 

• Electronic Ignitions
• Distributor 
• Belt-Driven Distributor 
• Crank Trigger 
• Spark Plugs 
• Indexing the Spark Plugs 
• Spark Plug Wires

Chapter 14: Accessories 

• Water Pumps, Electric and Belt-Driven
• Alternator Kits 
• Engine Mounting Systems, Motor Plates and Elephant Ears
• High-Performance Hoses and Fittings 

Chapter 15: Exhaust Systems 

• Cast Manifolds 
• Headers 
• Picking a Header Size
• Relocated Exhaust Ports 
• Merged Collectors and 4-2-1 Headers
• Stepped Tubes 

Chapter 16: Tuning 

• Reading the Plugs 
• Wide Band
• Dynamometer Testing 
• Chassis Dyno Testing 

Chapter 17: The Fantastic 451 and Other Engine Combinations 

• Fantastic 451/470 
• Two Ways to 512 
• Big Bad 572 

Chapter 18: Recipes for Power 

• 600 HP 
• 700 HP 
• 800 HP 
• 900 HP