How To Build Max-Performance Hemi Engines

When Chrysler threw the wraps off the 426 in 1964, it made history. In the 1964 Daytona 500, the new Hemi-powered stock cars finished 1-2-3-4, announcing Chrysler's new era of dominance in racing. Fast forward to today: recently an immaculate 1970 Plymouth Hemi 'Cuda convertible sold for $2.16 million at a 2006 Barrett Jackson collector car auction.  The factory Hemi cars have become legendary, easily eclipsing all other muscle cars in performance and value.

How to Build Max-Performance Hemi Engines details how to extract more horsepower out of your second-generation Hemi engine. All the block options from street versus race, new versus old, and iron versus aluminum are presented. Full detailed coverage on the reciprocating assembly is also included. Heads play an essential role in flowing fuel and producing Maximum horsepower, and therefore receive special treatment. Author Richard Nedbal explores major head types, rocker-arm systems, head machining and prep, valves, springs, seats, porting quench control, and much more. All camshaft considerations are discussed as well, so you can select the best specification for your engine build. Induction options including EFI, aftermarket ignition systems, high-performance oiling systems, and cooling systems are also covered. The book also examines in detail how to install and set up power adders such as nitrous oxide, superchargers, and turbochargers.

* Hemi engines are considered by many to be the most exclusive, powerful, and desirable of the big-block engines, and are considered to be the ultimate in V-8 performance.

* Richard Nedbal is a veteran engine builder with 40 years of experience who explains all the latest techniques, products, and machine work available, examining all the components in unprecedented detail, so builders will be able select the best equipment package for a particular application.