{"product_id":"how-to-build-modify-chevrolet-small-block-v-8-camshafts-valvetrains","title":"How to Build \u0026 Modify Chevrolet Small-Block V-8 Camshafts \u0026 Valvetrains","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor: David Vizard, ISBN: 9780879385958, paparback, 160 pages.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \t\u003cli\u003eProfessional Advice on Correctly Installing Camshafts and Valvetrains\u003c\/li\u003e \t\u003cli\u003eRocker Arms, Lifters, Valve Springs, Retainers\u003c\/li\u003e \t\u003cli\u003eSupercharger, Turbocharger and Nitrous-Oxide Camshafts\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eFor performance and horsepower, it all comes down to one thing: your camshaft. It doesn't matter if you have trick flowbench ported cylinder heads and a rock-strong bottom end if your cam is not the right one for your engine.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCamshafts are also one of the least understood elements with many variables and misinformation surrounding their use. This book gets rid of all the smoke and mirrors. It gives you the background information, test comparisons, detailed examination of profiles, lobe centerline angles, and cam timing to help you select the right stuff.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHere is professional advice on camshafts, rocker arms, lifters, valve springs, retainers, and more—complete with over 300 step-by-step how-to photos anc test charts!\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContents\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments and Guest Editors 4\u003cbr\u003e Foreword\u003cbr\u003e By Harvey J Crane, Jr 5\u003cbr\u003e Introduction 6\u003cbr\u003e 1 Camshaft and Valvetrain Basics 7\u003cbr\u003e 2 Lobe Centerline Angles and Cam Advance 16\u003cbr\u003e 3 Cam Timing Variables 23\u003cbr\u003e 4 Comparing Camshafts 34\u003cbr\u003e 5 Duration, Lift, and Power 39\u003cbr\u003e 6 Cams for Nitrous, Superchargers, and Turbos 53\u003cbr\u003e 7 Cam Profiles 65\u003cbr\u003e 8 Camshaft Mechanics 72\u003cbr\u003e 9 Camshaft Types 78\u003cbr\u003e 10 Lifters 81\u003cbr\u003e 11 Rocker Arms 99\u003cbr\u003e 12 Valve Springs and Retainers 114\u003cbr\u003e 13 Camshaft Drives 126\u003cbr\u003e 14 Camshaft and Valvetrain Installation 133\u003cbr\u003e 15 Cures for Engine Block Inaccuracies 140\u003cbr\u003e 16 Camshaft Selection 145\u003cbr\u003e 17 Buying a Camshaft and Valvetrain 156\u003cbr\u003e Sources 157\u003cbr\u003e Index 159\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Motorbooks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47628270895324,"sku":"9780879385958","price":56.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0814\/8297\/3404\/files\/b8943b_chevrolet_small_block_v8_camshafts_velvetrains__50975.1423178007.1280.1280.jpg?v=1772094492","url":"https:\/\/automotobookshop.com.au\/products\/how-to-build-modify-chevrolet-small-block-v-8-camshafts-valvetrains","provider":"Automoto Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}