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SA493 Buick Nailhead: How to Rebuild & Modify 1953-1966 Upgrades Best Parts

Buick Nailhead: How to Rebuild & Modify 1953-1966 By: Gary Weldon Learn how to rebuild and upgrade your Buick Nailhead with the first book ever dedicated to the subject!In this all-new book from Nailhead racer and veteran engine builder Gary Weldon, you will learn everything you need to know about how to rebuild and upgrade the venerable Buick Nailhead engine. Weldon takes you through each step, including a review of the birth of the Nailhead, the benefits of its unique design, serial and casting number information to source and identify the best project, and a history of the engine in development. Also covered are the processes of rebuilding, including disassembly, inspection, sourcing the best parts, making critical upgrades, reassembly, and break-in. Of course, all the machine shop work is covered, and practical advice on building engines for competition is provided.The Nailhead was a throwback to the early overhead-valve engine design, and that unique design makes it a popular choice for period-correct hot rod projects. In addition, if your torquey Nailhead resides between the fenders of a Buick Special, LeSabre, Invicta, Roadmaster, Riviera, Century, Skylark, Wildcat, or Electra 225, this book will help you keep that old beauty on the road.Pages : 144Size : 8.5 X 11 (inches)Format : Paperback / softbackIllustrations : 336 color, 5 b/w photosPublisher : CarTechISBN : 9781613255582Product Code : SA493

SA227 How To Rebuild & Modify Ford C4 & C6 Automatic Transmissions Performance

How to Rebuild & Modify Ford C4 & C6 Automatic Transmissions By: George Reid The Ford C4 and C6 automatic transmissions have been equipped in millions of production rear-wheel drive cars and trucks since they were introduced in the 1960s (C4 in 1964, C6 in 1966). They remained in production deep into the 1980s, when overdrive-equipped transmissions finally eclipsed them. However, the C4 and C6 remain incredibly popular with enthusiasts, racers, and restorers alike due to their simplicity, strength, and low cost.Rebuilding either of these transmissions isn’t overly difficult, but does require care, some specialized tools, and proper procedure to be followed closely. In How to Rebuild and Modify Ford C4 and C6 Automatic Transmissions, author George Reid walks readers through the process step-by-step, from removing the transmission from the vehicle, to complete disassembly and cleaning, to careful reassembly, to proper re-installation and road testing. In addition, if the transmission will be used in a high-performance or competition situation, the author includes the various steps required to bolster the unit’s strength, using commonly available aftermarket components.Each chapter contains special notes, sidebars, and technical tips to assist the reader at every step in the process. Some refer to safety, others to time-saving advice, and others to small modifications that may aid long-term durability or help the builder tailor the shift firmness. The author’s extensive research and experience with these popular transmissions has resulted in a well-rounded full-color technical guide to their revitalization.Pages : 144 Size : 8.5 X 11 (inches) Format : Paperback / softback Illustrations : 434 color photos Publisher : CarTech ISBN : 9781934709825 Product Code : SA227

SA140 GM Automatic Overdrive Transmission Builders & Swappers Guide 700R4 4L60 E

GM Automatic Overdrive Transmission Builder’s and Swapper’s Guide By: Cliff Ruggles There’s an important component standing between your engine and your drive wheels: the transmission. Inside that metal case is a bewildering array of gears, bearings, seals, and more. The automatic transmission is a miracle of modern engineering, but it can also be a source of trouble. If your transmission breaks down you’re not going anywhere, and if it’s just not working properly, your car will never realize its performance potential.In this book, expert mechanic and drag racer Cliff Ruggles demystifies the popular GM 700-R4 and 4L60 automatic transmissions. Keeping the enthusiast in mind, Ruggles explains the history of these transmissions, presents critical identification guidelines, and leads the reader through the complete disassembly, repair and upgrade, and assembly processes. DIY-ers will learn how to test their transmission to ensure its proper operation before installing it in the car.This book includes information about high-performance modifications, both from the factory and the aftermarket. These include internal parts and external components such as shift kits and torque converters that will help you make your transmission perform at its best. It also covers common installation issues such as mounting, shifters and linkages, wiring harnesses, and more, and includes a special section by Ro McGonegal on swapping these transmissions into earlier performance and musclecar chassis.Pages : 128Size : 8.5 X 11 (inches)Format : Paperback / softbackIllustrations : 395 colorPublisher : CarTechISBN : 9781932494501Product Code : SA140

SA216 David Vizard’s How to Super Tune and Modify Holley Carburetors 4150 4500

David Vizard’s How to Super Tune and Modify Holley Carburetors By: David Vizard The Holley carburetor is an icon in the performance industry. Thirty, forty, even fifty years ago, if you looked under the hood of any modified or performance car, you more than likely would discover a Holley carburetor lurking there. Often, many enthusiast’s first modification is swapping out the factory induction system for a new Holley 4-barrel carb and intake manifold. While many of today’s modern cars have moved past carburetors and into high-tech fuel-injection systems, most cars from the highly collectible eras are still running carburetors. Carbs are comparatively inexpensive, highly tunable, and do not require laptops, expensive tuning equipment, or computers to function. And by far, the most popular carb still in use is the Holley carb. In David Vizard’s How to Super Tune and Modify Holley Carburetors, best selling author Vizard explains the science, the function, and most important, the tuning expertise required to get your Holley carburetor to perform its best for your performance application, whether it’s street, strip, supercharging, or race applications. Holley has been a best-selling subject for years, and this much-needed update guides you through the traditional 4150 Double Pumper, Dominator, and 4160 vacuum secondary models, as well as all the recent releases from Holley, including the Ultra Street Avenger and Ultra HP Series Carbs. With its high degree of tuning ease, and with all the new models coming into the market, the knowledge of an expert like Vizard is a requirement to meet your performance goals, now more than ever. This book is an essential addition to any hot rodder’s library.Pages : 144 Size : 8.5 X 11 (inches) Format : Paperback / softback Illustrations : 321 Color Photos Publisher : CarTech ISBN : 9781934709658 Product Code : SA216

How to Chop Tops: A Pictorial Guide to Hot Rodding’s Most Popular Modification

Perfect for Hobbyists and Professionals: Whether you want to tackle a chop yourself or are considering hiring a professional, this guide provides the knowledge you need. The process, however, is more complex than it appears, requiring careful planning and execution to ensure that everything, from the A-pillars to the rake of the glass, fits perfectly.

SA471 Chevy & GMC Trucks 1973-1987 How to Build & Modify Performance LS Swap

Chevy/GMC Trucks 1973-1987: How to Build & Modify By: Jim Pickering Build and modify your 1973-1987 GMC or Chevrolet truck in your garage with step-by-step processes to boost power, add curb appeal, and improve stopping ability, handling, safety, and more.GM’s squarebody trucks are a solid, simple, and easy-to-find rig–and that makes them perfect for modification. They’re American classics, and they’ve become the hot rods of a new generation.Veteran magazine editor Jim Pickering brings these trucks into focus, taking you through the aspects that make them so popular and modifications you can perform to put a modern spin on their classic looks. He takes an in-depth look at all the major systems in your Chevy truck and covers what can be done to them to turn your classic hauler into the modern hot rod that you want: a truck that’s fast, safe, full of curb appeal, and reliable enough to drive whenever and wherever you want.Built in massive numbers during an 18-year production run, these trucks aren’t hard to source, but finding a good starting point and mapping out your plan are important. This book covers a lot of territory: how to find a good starter truck, LS-power builds and installs, slammed air suspension and coilover systems, automatic and manual transmission choices (including a 6-speed manual conversion), cooling system upgrades, safely adding a modern alternator to factory GM wiring, modifying a mechanical clutch pedal to use a hydraulic master and slave cylinder, making new fuel lines and brake lines to support fuel injection and big brakes, installing a 4-link rear suspension system, fabricating an under-bed mount to hide air suspension components, building exhaust, adding LED lighting, interior restoration, and more.If you’re building a squarebody truck that you’d actually like to drive regularly, you’ve come to the right place. There hasn’t ever been a more comprehensive, authoritative look at building a complete truck for street use that includes all the steps required to make it work.Pages : 176Size : 8.5 X 11 (inches)Format : Paperback / softbackIllustrations : 487 color photosPublisher : CarTechISBN : 9781613255162Product Code : SA471

GM G-Body Performance Upgrades 1978-1987

Please refer to the section BELOW (and NOT ABOVE) this line for the product details – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – Title:Gm G-Body Performance Upgrades 1978-1987ISBN13:9781613254943ISBN10:1613254946Author:Hinds, Joe (Author)Description:The Photos In This Edition Are Black And White The General Motors G-Body Is One Of The Manufacturer’s Most Popular Chassis, And Includes Cars Such As Chevrolet Malibu, Monte Carlo, And El Camino; The Buick Regal, Grand National, And Gnx; The Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme; The Pontiac Grand Prix, And More This Traditional And Affordable Front Enginerear-Wheel-Drive Design Lends Itself To Common Upgrades And Modifications For A Wide Range Of High-Performance Applications, From Drag Racing To Road Racing Many Of The Vehicles Gm Produced Using This Chassis Were Powered By V-8 Engines, And Others Had Popular Turbocharged V-6 Configurations Some Of The Special-Edition Vehicles Were Outfitted With Exclusive Performance Upgrades, Which Can Be Easily Adapted To Other G-Body Vehicles Knowing Which Vehicles Were Equipped With Which Options, And How To Best Incorporate All The Best-Possible Equipment Is Thoroughly Covered In This Book A Solid Collection Of Upgrades Including Brakes, Suspension, And The Installation Of Gms Most Popular Modern Engine-The Ls-Series V-8-Are All Covered In Great Detail The Aftermarket Support For This Chassis Is Huge, And The Interchangeability And Affordability Are A Big Reason For Its Popularity It’s The Last Mass-Produced V-8Rear-Drive Chassis That Enthusiasts Can Afford And Readily Modify There Is Also Great Information For Use When Shopping For A G-Body, Including What Areas To Be Aware Of Or Check For Possible Corrosion, What Options To Look For, And What Should Be Avoided No Other Book On The Performance Aspects Of A Gm G-Body Has Been Published Until Now, And This Book Will Serve As The Bible To G-Body Enthusiasts For Years To Come Binding:Paperback, PaperbackPublisher:CARTECH INCPublication Date:2013-07-22Weight:0.78 lbsDimensions:0.31” H x 11” L x 8.5” WNumber of Pages:146Language:English