How to Rebuild the Small-Block Mopar

The photos in this edition are black and white.<p>Small-block Chrysler Plymouth and Dodge V-8 engines came in a variety of vehicles since 1964. These powerful durable engines powered everything from high-performance 'Cudas and Chargers to torquey Dakotas and Ram trucks.<p><i>How to Rebuild the Small-Block Mopar</i> is the most comprehensive book on small-block Mopar engines ever released covering 273 318 340 and 360-ci LA engines and 5.2 and 5.9L Magnum V-8s. Author William Burt uses color photos and descriptive text to teach readers the complete rebuild process from removal to break-in. <p>This book describes ways to increase the performance and efficiency of your small-block Mopar and also point s out the unique steps required for LA and Magnum versions of the engine. Topics covered include removal tear down inspection selecting parts machine-shop work and assembly. Special sidebars cover torque sequences cc-ing heads calculating compression ratio and painting engine parts.