The photos in this edition are black and white.
Plenty of full-color photos and step-by-step engine builds showcase exactly how these Engines should be built to deliver the most power per dollar..
Anyone considering an Oldsmobile V-8 to power their ride will save time, money, and headaches by following the clear and honest advice offered in Oldsmobile V-8 Engines: How to Build Max Performance .
Fans of the traditional Olds V-8 will appreciate the level of detail and completeness Trovato brings to the table, and his frank, to-the-point writing style is as efficient and effective as the Engines he designs, builds, and races.
Whether mild or wild, the important information on cam selection and Olds-specific engine building techniques are all here.
A complete review of factory blocks, cranks, heads, and more is teamed with a thorough review of available aftermarket equipment.
His many years of winning with the Olds V-8 in heads-up, street-legal cars proves he knows how to extract maximum power from the design without sacrificing durability.
In particular, he goes into greater detail on ignition systems and other areas of performance.
In this Revised edition of Oldsmobile V-8 Engines: How to Build Max Performance , he provides additional information for extracting the best performance.
Author Bill Trovato is recognized as being one of the most successful Oldsmobile engine experts, and he openly shares all of his proven tricks, tips, and techniques for this venerable power plant.
They have found a new lease on life with the recent development of improved aftermarket cylinder heads, aggressive roller camshafts, and electronic fuel injection.
These powerful V-8s were also popular in ski boats.
The traditional Oldsmobile V-8 powered some of the most memorable cars of the muscle car era, from the 442s of the 1960s and early 1970s to the Trans Ams of the late 1970s.
The photos in this edition are black and white
