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SA Design (SA55): “Chevrolet Small-Block Parts Interchange Manual” (Revised Edition)

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Written by Chevy expert and author Ed Staffel, the revised Chevrolet Small-Block Parts Interchange Manual from SA Design is an up-to-date exploration of the best factory and aftermarket parts combinations available for your Chevy small-block (265–400 Gen I and II engines).

Readers will learn detailed information about cranks, rods, pistons, cylinder heads, exhaust and intake manifolds, ignitions, carburetors, and more. Additional information covers which parts can be combined to create various displacements, which match well with others, and when to use factory vs. aftermarket. Plus, to help builders discover hidden gems at salvage yards, swap meets, and online, the book includes casting and serial number identification guides.

If you want to ace your next small-block Chevy project—especially if you’re on a budget—the revised Chevrolet Small-Block Parts Interchange Manual from SA Design is an indispensable resource.

Pages: 144
Size: 8.5” x 11”
Format: Paperback
Illustrations: 270 color photos

Chevrolet Small-Block Parts Interchange Manual Revised Edition SA55

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CarTech (SA371): “Muscle Car Brake Upgrades: How to Design, Select, and Install”

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Written by Street Rod Authority Editor-in-Chief Bobby Kimbrough, Muscle Car Brake Upgrades: How to Design, Select, and Install from CarTech takes a focused look at brake systems for classic muscle cars. SA371 guides builders using thorough, step-by-step instructions for installing stoppage systems on popular applications from Ford, Chrysler, and General Motors.

In his exploration, Kimbrough covers the fundamentals of system design, operation, component function, and equipment selection, from individual components to kits. Readers will learn about master cylinders, steel-braided brake lines, calipers, rotors, proportioning valves, and how to achieve dramatically increased performance and safety from their new systems.

Pages: 144
Size: 8.5” x 11”
Format: Paperback
Illustrations: 332 color photos

CarTech Muscle Car Upgrades How to Design, Select, and Install SA371

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CarTech (SA456): “How to Build Killer Chevy Small-Block Engines”

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Want to get the most horsepower out of your small-block Chevy project? This all-new full-color CarTech guide by author Mike Mavrigian is your ticket to turbocharging SBC performance.

How to Build Killer Chevy Small-Block Engines (SA456) comprises 144 pages of major-component coverage, including blocks, camshafts, crankshafts, heads, ignition systems, intake and carburetion, the oiling system, rods, pistons, stroker packages, and the valvetrain. Readers will also learn about the latest street heads, which are still being made to satisfy the phenomenal response this 60-year-old design receives from knowledgeable enthusiasts.

The book even offers a complete road map to duplicate a sample build format, which achieved more than 700 hp from 422 cu in!

Pages: 144
Format: Paperback
Size: 8.5” x 11”
Illustrations: 400 photos

CarTech How to Build Killer Chevy Small-Block Engines SA456

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CarTech (SA55): “Chevrolet Small-Block Parts Interchange Manual” Revised Edition

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Brought to you by CarTech and written by Ed Staffel, the revised version of Chevrolet Small-Block Parts Interchange Manual (SA55) is the end-all resource about parts interchangeability for the small-block Chevy. Casting and serial number identification guides help you through the myriad parts available in salvage yards, at swap meets, and on the Internet, while other sections teach you which parts to combine to create various displacements, which match well with others, and when factory parts are best.

Staffel covers cranks, rods, pistons, cylinder heads, intake manifolds, exhaust manifolds, ignitions, carburetors, and more. This revised edition updates a book that’s been an invaluable resource for more than six decades. Whether you’re building a Chevy small-block salvage-yard stroker engine, looking to make a numbers-matching engine, saving money on repurposing factory parts, or simply want to know which parts work together, this book is an easy addition to your library.

Pages: 144
Size: 8.5” x 11”
Format: Paperback
Illustrations: 270 color photos

CarTech Chevrolet Small-Block Parts Interchange Manual SA55

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CarTech (SA180): “How to Supercharge & Turbocharge GM LS-Series Engines” Revised Edition

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Brought to you by CarTech and written by Barry Kluczyk, the revised version of How to Supercharge and Turbocharge GM LS-Series Engines is the only book on the market specifically dedicated to forced air induction for LS-series engines. It provides exceptional guidance on the wide range of systems and kits available for arguably the most popular modern V8 on the market today.

Kluczyk covers supercharger and turbocharger design/operation in great detail, giving readers a solid understanding of each system so that they can select the best systems for their budget, engine, and application.

Pages: 144
Size: 8.5” x 11”
Format: Paperback
Illustrations: 413 color photos

CarTech How to Supercharge & Turbocharge GM LS-Series Engines Revised SA180

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SA Design (SA462): CarTech’s “High-Performance Automotive Cooling Systems” Book

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When considering how well modern cars perform in many areas, it is easy to forget some of the issues motorists had on a regular basis more than four decades ago: plugs and points had to be frequently replaced, expected engine life was one-half to one-third what you see today, and overheating was a scourge in warm climates.

Today, if your vehicle isn’t modified for street or track, it’s easy to forget that modern cars even have coolant. But if it is, you know that contemporary muscle cars and hot rod engines are pushed to the limit with stroker kits and power adders that strain the capabilities of your cooling system.

In High-Performance Automotive Cooling Systems (SA462) from CarTech, Dr. John Kershaw explores the basics of a cooling system’s operation, including coolant and radiator options, how to manage radiator airflow and coolant speed through your engine (and why it’s important), cooling fans, and testing and installation of all components. Pick up this book to learn how to build a robust cooling system to complement your engine.

Pages: 128
Size: 8.5” x 11”
Format: Paperback
Illustrations: 349 color photos and illustrations

CarTech High-Performance Automotive Cooling Systems SA462

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SA Design (SA426): CarTech’s “How to Restore Your Volkswagen Beetle” Book

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Written by the specialists at Airkooled Kustoms in Hazel Green, Alabama, How to Restore Your Volkswagen Beetle from CarTech delivers on its title, walking you through the proper disassembly methods, restoration versus replacement, and reassembly best practices for what is perhaps the most charismatic automobile ever produced.

The Airkooled Kustoms crew, who know the Beetle like the back of their hand, cover everything related to the body, undercarriage, and interior, using step-by-step sequences to take you from unbolting the first nut to the final polish of paint.

Pages: 168
Size: 8.5” x 11”
Format: Paperback
Illustrations: 596 color photos

CarTech How to Restore Your Volkswagen Beetle SA426

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SA Design (CT625): CarTech’s “Hubert Platt: Fast Fords of the ‘Georgia Shaker’” Book

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In CarTech’s Hubert Platt: Fast Fords of the “Georgia Shaker,” Platt’s son (and fellow drag racer) Allen Platt explores his father’s impact on the NHRA universe. Known as the “Georgia Shaker,” Platt cut his motoring teeth on the long straightaways and twisty back roads of South Carolina while bootlegging moonshine. After a run-in with the law in 1958, Platt transferred his driving skills from illegal activity to sanctioned drag racing and began one of the most dominant runs in drag racing history until his retirement in 1977.

Hubert Platt: Fast Fords of the “Georgia Shaker” (CT625) dives in to Platt’s most famous machines, incomparable showmanship, and his 1986 induction into the NHRA Hall of Fame.

Pages: 192
Size: 8.5” x 11”
Format: Paperback
Illustrations: 254 color, 173 black and white

CarTech Hubert Platt Fast Fords of the Georgia Shaker CT625

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SA Design (SA162): CarTech’s “Ford 429/460 Engines: How to Rebuild”

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In CarTech’s revised edition of How to Rebuild Big-Block Ford Engines, Ford expert Charlie Morris covers all the procedures, processes, and techniques for rebuilding your 385 Series big block. Step-by-step text provides details for determining whether your engine actually needs a rebuild, preparation and removal, disassembly, inspection, cleaning, machining and parts selection, reassembly, start-up, and tuning.

Ford 429/460 Engines: How to Rebuild (SA162) also includes some performance options to make your 429/460 even more powerful, plus a bonus chapter on the Ford 351 Cleveland—Ford’s little brother to the big block.

Pages: 144
Size: 8.5” x 11”
Format: Paperback
Illustrations: 609 color photos

CarTech Ford 429_460 Engines How to Rebuild SA162

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SA Design (CT632): CarTech’s “Mustang Special Editions”

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When Ford rolled out the Mustang in 1964, it quickly realized what it had on its hands. Soon, variations began to appear to capitalize on the car’s immense popularity. In just two short months, the first special-edition Mustang debuted at the Indianapolis 500, and the editions have just kept rolling on.

CarTech’s Mustang Special Editions: Over 500 Models Including Shelbys, Cobras, Twisters, Pace Cars, Saleens and More (CT632) covers factory offerings, regional promotions, third-party tuners, and more. With decades of research compiled and presented by authors Jonathan Klein and Jeffrey Klein, you’ll no doubt find Mustangs you didn’t even know existed, along with production numbers, key features, and photos wherever possible. This CarTech book is sure to become a go-to reference in your Mustang library or memorabilia collection.

Size: 10” x 10”
Format: Hardcover
Pages: 192
Illustrations: 457 (color), 52 (black and white)

CarTech Mustang Special Editions

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