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Old 11-19-2012, 12:22 PM   #1
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"Learn me some" - education reference

Wondering if anyone has a good website or book they'd recommend to a relative amateur looking to get a bit more dangerous with engine work.

I'd like to come up with a concept and understanding of a block/cam/valve/header/pipe/carb/intake system to build for myself.

not sure if i'll stick with my current 350 or go for a 383, but definitely will be looking for a more aggressive cam. Obviously changing the cam changes other components effectiveness for the aplpication and i'd like to gain a better knowledge/understanding of how and why.

anyone got a good source for learning other than just reading article to article? I've gotten to a comfort level with replacing parts and installing parts, but when it comes to planning an engine/drivetrain, i'm newb.

i've spent most of my time just reading parts catalogs/websites to get information, but obviously they don't spend a ton of time justifying the reasoning behind the applications.
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Old 11-19-2012, 01:20 PM   #2
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Re: "Learn me some" - education reference

Tard,
When I was learning about engines, I read David Vizards "How to Build Max-Performance Chevy Small-Blocks on a Budget". It will not tell you how to physicly put the engine together, but it does give you some theory that helps with understanding what I believe you are trying to understand.

I like how it presents the formula for horsepower (HP= RPM x Torque/5252) and then goes into explaining that if you build torque, your horsepower goes up. The next question then is, well how do you build torque...and the book goes on from there.

My opinion is that it is a good book if you are looking for one that is going to teach you about engines and how the different parts work together.

Have fun!

James

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Old 11-19-2012, 01:30 PM   #3
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Re: "Learn me some" - education reference

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Tard,
When I was learning about engines, I read David Vizards "How to Build Max-Performance Chevy Small-Blocks on a Budget". It will not tell you how to physicly put the engine together, but it does give you some theory that helps with understanding what I believe you are trying to understand.

I like how it presents the formula for horsepower (HP= RPM x Torque/5252) and then goes into explaining that if you build torque, your horsepower goes up. The next question then is, well how do you build torque...and the book goes on from there.

My opinion is that it is a good book if you are looking for one that is going to teach you about engines and how the different parts work together.

Have fun!

James

That sounds up my alley. I haven't really hit any road blocks when working on engines (other than lacking the luxury of certain tools), but wanted more of the science behind the parts.

I'll see if i can find that book. Thanks.
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Old 11-19-2012, 01:40 PM   #4
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I think the book would be right up your alley then. You can probably find a nice used one on amazon for pretty cheap.
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Old 11-19-2012, 02:05 PM   #5
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Re: "Learn me some" - education reference

Hp books on holleys and how to hotrod small block chevy.
I have a ton of respect for David vizard and his skills but he's not the only guy that knows how to combo engines good. His name gets thrown around like candy on the forums and magazines. Like chip foose on tv
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