High-Performance Ford Engine Parts Interchange - Softcover

Reid, George

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1934709190 ISBN 13: 9781934709191

Publisher: CarTech, 2010

Synopsis

If there is one thing Ford Enthusiasts have learned over the years, deciphering which parts work with which engines is a far more difficult task with Fords than with many other engine families. Will Cleveland heads fit on my Windsor block? What is the difference between the two distinct families of big-blocks? What heads are available for use on my small block? Can I gain compression by using older model cylinder heads? Which pulleys should I be able to use on my engine swap? These are just a few examples of common questions Ford fans have. These, and many other questions are examined in this all-new color update of a perennial best-seller.

Thoroughly researched, High-Performance Ford Parts Interchange includes critical information on Ford's greatest V-8 engines and goes into great detail on the highly desirable high-performance hardware produced throughout the '60s ,'70s and '80s. By combining some of the best parts from various years, some great performance potential can be unlocked in ways Ford never offered to the general public. Following the advice in High Performance Ford Parts Interchange, these engine combinations can become reality. You will find valuable information on cranks, blocks, heads, cams, pulleys, intakes, rods, pistons, and even accessories to guide you through your project.

Author George Reid has once again done extensive research to accurately deliver a thorough and complete collection of Ford V-8 information in this revised edition. Knowing what internal factory engine parts can be used across the wide range of production Ford powerplants is invaluable to the hot rodder and swap meet/Ebay shopper. A must-have for every Ford enthusiasts library.

About this title

About the Author

George Reid has been a Ford enthusiast for more than 30 years. He enjoys restoring and building Fords. George has written a number of books for CarTech.

From the Back Cover

Understanding which engine parts can be exchanged with others in their respective “families” can aid a builder tremendously in the design phase of a rebuild project. What author George Reid has done for Ford enthusiasts is to research and collect a huge amount of this valuable information and organize it here in the High-Performance Ford Engine Parts Interchange. Several Ford V-8 engine families are represented, including the popular Windsor, Cleveland, FE, M, and 385-Series powerplants. With a nod toward high performance, Reid has also included information on the legendary Boss engines, and also some factory-crafted high-performance goodies and aftermarket components. Which engine blocks provide the best basis for a performance engine? Which cylinder heads can be teamed with these blocks? Which connecting rods should be sought out, and which should be avoided? These questions and countless others are all answered with confidence, backed by the author’s many years of hands-on experience. All of the critical engine components, including the blocks, cylinder heads, and connecting rods, along with crankshafts, pistons, valvetrain, intake manifolds, carburetors, ignition systems, exhaust systems, and cooling systems are all covered in great detail. As a reference book, High-Performance Ford Engine Parts Interchange is invaluable―it includes casting number data, date code information, and Ford ID tag decoding info. This book is a must-have for anyone planning to design and build a truly high-performance vintage Ford V-8 based on factory parts.

Edition details

• Publisher: CarTech
• Publication date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1934709190
• ISBN 13: 9781934709191
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 160