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The photos in this edition are black and white. The venerable Chevy big-block engines have proven themselves for more than half a century as the power plant of choice for incredible performance on the street and strip. They were innovators and dominators of the muscle car wars of the 1960s and featured a versatile design architecture that made them perfect for both cars and trucks alike. Throughout their impressive production run, the Chevy big-block engines underwent many generations of updates and improvements. Understanding which parts are compatible and work best for your specific project is fundamental to a successful and satisfying Chevy big-block engine build. In Chevy Big-Block Engine Parts Interchange , hundreds of factory part numbers, RPOs, and detailed color photos covering all generations of the Chevy big-block engine are included. Every component is detailed, from crankshafts and rods to cylinder heads and intakes. You'll learn what works, what doesn't, and how to swap components among different engine displacements and generations. This handy and informative reference manual helps you to create entirely unique Chevy big-block engines with strokes, bores, and power outputs never seen in factory configurations. Also included is real-world expert guidance on aftermarket performance parts and even turnkey crate motors. It s a comprehensive guide for your period-correct restoration or performance build. John Baechtel brings his accumulated knowledge and experience of more than 34 years of high-performance engine and vehicle testing to this book. He details Chevy big-block engines and their various components like never before with definitive answers to tough interchange questions and clear instructions for tracking down rare parts. You will constantly reference Chevy Big-Block Parts Interchange on excursions to scrap yards and swap meets, and certainly while building your own Chevy big-block engine. Table of Contents: Chapter 1: Formidable Forerunners Gen II, the Mark Series Basic Engine Architecture Understanding RPO Codes 396-ci V-8 RPO Codes 402-ci V-8 RPO Codes 427-ci V-8 RPO Codes 454-ci V-8 RPO Codes Tall-Deck Big-Blocks Big-Block Crate Engines Interchange Characteristics Chapter 2: Cylinder Block Compatibility Types of Blocks Gen V Block Coolant Passage Compatibility Original Blocks Early-Model Blocks DRCE 3 Race Blocks Main Bearing Caps Rear Main Seals 366, 396, 402 Blocks Tall-Deck Blocks Chapter 3: Gaskets Timing Covers Cylinder Head Gaskets Rear Main Seals Intake Gaskets Carburetor Heat-Riser Gaskets Fasteners Rocker Arm Studs and Guideplates Chapter 4: Rotating Assembly Crankshaft Interchange Rear Main Seals Crankshaft Types Flywheels and Flexplates Connecting Rods Pistons and Rings Chapter 5: Cylinder Heads Port Design GM Heads Iron Heads Aluminum Heads Combustion Chamber Revisions Replacement Heads Aluminum Bowtie Street Heads Bowtie Race Heads DRCE Pro Stock Heads Chapter 6: Induction System Intake Manifolds Carburetors Chapter 7: Camshafts Interchangeability Valve Lifters Pushrods Guideplates Valvesprings Rocker Arms Camshaft Drives Chapter 8: Distributors and Ignition Systems Aftermarket Distributors Chapter 9: Lubrication and Cooling Systems Oiling Systems Oil Pans Chapter 10: Exhaust Manifolds Chapter 11: Flywheels and Flexplates Balancers Bellhousings Starters Chapter 12: Parts Resources Swap Meets Internet Machine Shops Publications Speed Shops Engine Builders Salvage Yards, Junkyards and Auto Dismantlers Car Clubs Car Shows Chapter 13: Aftermarket Replacement Parts Evaluating Aftermarket Parts Specifications: Pages: 144 Size: 8.5 X 11 (inches) Format: Paperback Illustrations: 287 color photos Publisher: CarTech ISBN: 9781613250501 Product Code: SA254P