How to Hot Rod Small-Block Mopar Engines
By Larry Shepard
Published by HP Books
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Mopar enthusiasts know Larry Shepard as the guy who wrote most of the Direct Connection and Mopar Performance technical manuals from the mid-’70s until his recent retirement from Daimler-Chrysler. In his latest publication, Larry offers up all his secrets and knowledge on the mighty LA mill with excellent results. Though the sentence structure is a bit crunchy and repetitive at times, this isn’t a spelling bee and the occasional turbulence doesn’t prevent the message from getting across.
The book’s 15 chapters cover A and LA engine history, blocks, cranks, rods, pistons, heads, cams and valvetrain, blueprinting, engine assembly, oiling, cooling, ignition, induction, exhaust, and engine-swapping. Each chapter is packed with photos, charts, and tables that…
