How To Build Max-Performance Pontiac V-8s

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Have you been searching for a book dedicated strictly to Pontiac performance? Look no further — How to Build Max-Performance Pontiac V-8s is the one you need. From the 287 to the mighty 455, from Tempests to Tri-Powers, this book covers it all.

Pontiac performance began back in 1955 with the midyear introduction of a 4-barrel induction package. From there, the performance people at Pontiac upped the ante year after year, putting together performance packages for the 326, 389, 400, 421, and 455-cubic-inch engines. From Tri-Powers and Ram Air packages to factory cast headers, Pontiac has a performance and racing history as memorable and unique as any.

Author Jim Hand begins with a year-by-year timeline, tracing Pontiac performance packages from 1955 through 1979, and then moves on to chapters on bottom end parts, and cooling, oiling, and ignition systems. He has also included special sections on the available carburetors including Tri-Powers, Q-Jets, Thermoquads, and AFBs, as well as detailed info on head porting and exhaust systems, featuring quantitative flowbench and drag-strip results.

If you want to increase the performance of your Pontiac, How to Build Max-Performance Pontiac V-8s will show you how.

Table of Contents:

Preface and Dedication; Biography of Jim Hand | Introduction.

Chapter 1: History of the Pontiac V-8 Engine: 1955 Through 1979

Chapter 2: Building Your Short Block
Block | Crankshaft | Connecting Rods | Pistons | Engine Balance | Oil Pump | Rear Main Seal | Rear Pan Gaskets | Adapting Pre-1970 Heads to Later Alternator Brackets | Installing A Cam.

Chapter 3: Camshaft Selection
Camshaft Terminology | Cam Timing Events | Valve Lift | Camshaft Types | Cam Selection Tips | Higher-Ratio Rocker Arms | Low-Cost Combination.

Chapter 4: Carburetors
Rochester Quadrajet | Carter AFB | Pontiac Tri-Power | Carter Thermoquad.

Chapter 5: Intake Manifolds
Types of Intake Manifolds | High-Performance Intakes | Carb Spacers | Matching Intake Runners to Head Ports | Dimensions, Flow, and Specifications | Nitrous Oxide.

Chapter 6: Heads
Combustion Chamber Volume and Compression Ratio | Airflow Measurements | The Relationship of Airflow to Horsepower and RPM | Port Volume | Valve Guides | Valve Seals | Valves | Valvesprings | Rocker-Arm Studs and Pushrods | Trimming Casting Flash | New Aluminum D-Port Head.

Chapter 7: Porting Pontiac D-Port Heads
Porting Introduction | Airflow and Peak Horsepower RPM | Intake Porting | Intake Flow Results | Exhaust Porting | Exhaust Flow Results | Final Combustion Chamber Preparation.

Chapter 8: Exhaust Systems
Exhaust Theory | Mild Engine Exhaust Requirements | High-Performance Engine Requirements | Factory and Aftermarket Headers | Crossovers | Mufflers | Tailpipes | Pontiac Exhaust System Recommendations | Miscellaneous Exhaust Components and Supplies.

Chapter 9: Ignition Systems
Timing | Spark Plugs.

Chapter 10: Cooling System
Radiators | Water Pumps | Fan Assemblies | Thermostats | Recovery Tank.

Chapter 11: Street/Strip Pontiac Engine Packages
Central Virginia Machine Services | Merrick Motors | Indian Adventures: Ponti-Action | Jim Butler Performance | Kaufmann Racing Equipment | Ken's Speed and Machine Shop | Len Williams Auto Machine | Pacific Performance Racing | SD Performance | Spotts Performance.

Appendices
A: Internet Information Sources | B: New or Unique Pontiac Parts | C: Specialized Coatings for the Pontiac Engine | D: Source Guide.

About the Author:

Author Jim Hand has owned and raced many performance Pontiacs in his lifetime, from his 4-barrel equipped '55 (bought new in 1955), to his 4,000-pound '71 LeMans wagon that runs consistent 11-second 1/4 miles.

How To Build Max-Performance Pontiac V-8s