How to Build Max-Performance Pontiac V-8s (Performance How-to, SA233) - Softcover

Rotella, Rocky

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1934709948 ISBN 13: 9781934709948

Publisher: CarTech, 2012

Synopsis

The traditional Pontiac V-8 ushered in the age of great American overhead valve V-8s with its introduction in 1955. Almost immediately, it became the basis for competition power plants. As time passed and the engine evolved to greater heights and larger displacements, avid Pontiac enthusiasts took advantage of the design's strong points and overcame its weaknesses to build a legendary performance history.

Today's Pontiac enthusiast has a wide range of factory and aftermarket components to choose from, and in How to Build Max-Performance Pontiac V-8s, all the critical components are reviewed in great detail. This book includes honest advice on the proper way to modify components for optimal power and durability. The book also gives readers an assessment of the many aftermarket accessories offered for these great engines, and shares the capabilities such parts bring with them. In addition, high-performance engine buildups are completed and the results are shared.

If you're considering building a traditional Pontiac V-8 engine for increased power and performance or even for competitive racing, this book is a critical component to achieving your goals.

About this title

About the Author

Pontiac muscle cars have been the driving passion for James "Rocky" Rotella and his family. He has owned and modified a number of Pontiacs including a 1976 Trans-Am 455 HO. He has contributed scores of articles to High-Performance Pontiac and Smoke Signals. He is also the author of CarTech's best-selling Pontiac titles, How to Rebuild Pontiac V-8s and How to Build Max Performance Pontiac V-8s.

From the Back Cover

The traditional Pontiac V-8 ushered in the age of great American overhead-valve V-8s with its introduction in 1955. Almost immediately, it became the basis for competition powerplants. As time passed and the engine evolved to greater heights and larger displacements, avid Pontiac enthusiasts took advantage of the design’s strong points and overcame its weaknesses to build a legendary performance history. Today’s Pontiac enthusiast has a wide range of factory and aftermarket components to choose from, and in How to Build Max-Performance Pontiac V-8s, all the critical components are reviewed in great detail. The book includes in-depth reviews of all the factory performance components, and gives honest advice on the proper way to modify them for optimal power and durability. The book also gives you an assessment of the many aftermarket accessories offered for these great engines, and shares the capabilities such parts bring with them. Additionally, author Rocky Rotella accomplishes complete high-performance engine buildups and shares the results. If you’re considering building a traditional Pontiac V-8 engine for increased power and performance or even competitive racing, this book is a must-have.

Edition details

• Publisher: CarTech
• Publication date: 2012
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1934709948
• ISBN 13: 9781934709948
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 144