Starting in the early 1960s, Mopar Wedge engines
powered a wide range of Chrysler muscle cars, such as the Dodge Charger,
Daytona Charger, Super Bee, Challenger, as well as Plymouth Barracuda,
Superbird, Road Runner, GTX, and others. Many times these highpowered
muscle cars were pursued by equally high-powered Dodge and Plymouth
police cars that were also packing Mopar big-block power under the hood.
In 1978, the last of the Mopar big-blocks rolled down the production
line, but in an odd twist of fate, the popularity of the Mopar surged
again in street and strip cars during the 1980s.
By the 1990s, the big Mopar engine was more popular than ever.
This book covers how to build Mopar's 383-, 400-, 413-, 426-, and 440-ci
engines to power levels of 600 to 900 hp. How to Build Max-Performance
Mopar Big Blocks discusses how to properly budget your engine build for
a specific performance target and how to select a stock or aftermarket
block for the desired performance level. The reciprocating assembly
(crankshaft, connecting rods, and pistons) is examined in detail, to
help you select the right design and material for durability and
performance requirements.
Cylinder heads and valvetrain configurations are crucial for generating
maximum horsepower and torque. This volume discusses all the stock
modification options, the best setups, selecting the right machine work,
the latest aftermarket head options for producing huge horsepower, and
building stroker engines. The camshafts and lifters chapter compares and
contrasts use of hydraulic flat tappet, hydraulic roller, and solid flat
tappet cams. In addition, the book explains how to
optimize fresh and spent fuel, discussing single- and dual-plane intake
manifolds, as well as the exhaust-system design to optimize scavenging.
The book also details engine builds at 600, 700, 800, and 900 horsepower
levels to provide insight and reveal what can be done with real-world
component packages.
* Each component group is examined in detail with the latest engine
building, machining, and products, so you can build a powerful and
reliable 600-900 hp Wedge engine. *The book contains specific dyno
results and specific engine build packages to demonstrate the
performance potential of these powerful engines.
Author: Andy Finkbeiner
Author Bio: NA
ISBN: 9781613250921
Publisher: CarTech
Binding Type: Paperback
Illustrations: 400 B&W photos
Language: NA
Pages: 144
Printing Status: In Print
Edition: NA
Country Made: NA