Publisher's Synopsis
For over 50 years Chevy big-block engines have been the power plant of choice for incredible performance on the street and strip. They were innovators and dominators of the muscle car wars of the 1960s and their versatile design made them perfect for both cars and trucks alike. Throughout their impressive production run, the Chevy big-block engines underwent many generations of updates and improvements. Understanding which parts are compatible and work best for your specific project is fundamental to a successful and satisfying Chevy big-block engine build. - - In Chevy Big-Block Engine Parts Interchange, hundreds of factory part numbers, RPOs, and detailed color photos covering all generations of the Chevy big-block engine are - included. Every component is detailed, from crankshafts and rods to cylinder heads and intakes. You?ll learn what works, what doesn?t, and how to swap components among different - engine displacements and generations. This handy and informative reference manual lets you create entirely unique Chevy big-block engines with strokes, bores, and power outputs never seen in factory configurations. Also included is real-world expert guidance on aftermarket performance parts and even turnkey crate motors. It?s a comprehensive guide for your period-correct restoration or performance build. John Baechtel details Chevy big-block engines and their various components like never before with definitive answers to tough interchange questions and clear instructions for tracking down rare parts. You will constantly reference the Chevy Big- Block Parts Interchange on excursions to scrap yards and certainly while building your own Chevy bigblock engine.
