How to Build Classic Hot Rod V-8 Engines

by George McNicholl

The classic V-8 engines that got so many hot rodders started-the legendary Ford flatheads and Chevy 348s and 409s-are igniting a whole new generation. This hands-on, how-to guide is the first to give thorough, detailed, and clearly illustrated instructions for a complete buildup of these classics, including the Chevrolet 348-ci V-8 engine, the Chevrolet 409-ci V-8, the Lincoln flathead V-8, and the Ford flathead V-8/60 H.P. Longtime automotive enthusiast...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0760327777
• ISBN13: 9780760327777
• Release Date: January 2007
• Publisher: Motorbooks International
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 1.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 1.0" x 1.0"

Customer Reviews

Good step-by-step reference

The book gives what it promised in its title, and includes essential specs, torque figures, etc. It is very specific to 4 engine builds: Chev 348 and 409, and 2 flatheads (Lincoln and Ford 60). I found his discussion of alternative parts (complete with number references and prices) very useful. The text does a fair job of step-by-step descriptions of each build, but it still needs experience that can read between the lines. I was disappointed by the absence of a gallery of photos of the fruit of his labours... the finished engines. This would have made a useful book truly excellent.