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help me please does anyone know a few awsome books on how to build an engine?From start to finish.From how to install rod/cam bearings to how to measure everything.I am wanting to learn how to build an engine at home but need a good detailed book.please help
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Originally Posted by 2nasty
does anyone know a few awsome books on how to build an engine?From start to finish.From how to install rod/cam bearings to how to measure everything.I am wanting to learn how to build an engine at home but need a good detailed book.please help
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/155...lance&n=283155
Don't do this:
http://web.camaross.com/forums/showthread.php?t=466491
If you are serious about learning, there is a school which will teach you more than any book, but will give you two great books also. They two days long, and are held on weekends. Follow this link, and click on "Schools" at the left. I have known these guys for close to 30 years, they know what they are talking about.
http://www.rehermorrison.com/
Good luck, Ed
http://www.rehermorrison.com/
Good luck, Ed
Then if you are really serious about learning how to build a race engine, there is SAM. But that is way beyond the normal person. It's meant to teach Race-team level engineering of an engine.
He didn't mention learning to machine blocks and heads. For someone wanting to learn the basics of measuring and assembling engine correctly, without missing a lot of work and taking out a loan, there is nothing better than R&M's school. The upper engine (cylinder heads & intakes) day, with Darren Morgan, is worth the cost alone.
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Does R&M's 'school' (2 day class) go into an detail on the Gen III/IV motors?
Or would the above mentioned book (1FST99Z's selection) be better if I were going to assemble a LS6 in my garage?
Or would the above mentioned book (1FST99Z's selection) be better if I were going to assemble a LS6 in my garage?
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No, they dont get into the LSX engines. If you don't even have the basic skills, I think you need more than a book. You could end up making some very expensive mistakes. I would think learning to do one correctly, then buying an LS1 book if you think you still don't understand it would be safer. 99% of that school applies to all engines. When I see something like a recent magazine article showing measure pistons with calipers, and checking bearing clearences with Plasigauge it makes me cringe.
Last edited by Ed Wright; Aug 16, 2006 at 04:33 PM.
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