How to Build Big-Inch Ford Small Blocks Book

	Introduction and Acknowledgements	4
Chapter 1	Ford Small-Block V-8 Basics	6
Chapter 2	Making Stroker Power!	8
	Understanding Bore, Stroke, & Compression Ratio	10
	Horsepower & Torque	14
	Making Real Stroker Power	16
	Camshaft & Valvetrain Basics	21
	Induction	28
Chapter 3	How To Build A Stroker	41
	Tools Of The Trade	42
	Keep A Clean, Organized Shop	44
	Getting Started	45
	Proper Assembly Technique	49
	Degreeing A Camshaft	51
	Valvetrain	53
	Lifters	53
	Rocker Arms & Pushrods	54
	Valves & Springs	55
	Stroker Tuning & Operation	56
	Before You Spin It	57
	Preventative Stroker Maintenance	59
Chapter 4	289/302 Stroker Kits & Projects	60
	Building A JCM Motorsports 331 Stroker	67
	Building A 347 Street Fighter	78
	No Brainer Custom Engines	87
Chapter 5	351W Stroker Kits & Projects	89
	Building the CHP/TA Racing 408	94
Chapter 6	351C Stroker Kits & Projects	105
	Building the Speed-O-Motive 408ci Cleveland	108
Chapter 7	Building A Stroker Vehicle	117
	Chassis & Brakes	118
	The Team Approach	119
Chapter 8	Engine Math	123
	Cubic-Inch Displacement	123
	Calculating Compression Ratio	123
	Choosing The Right Carburetor	125
	Calculating Horsepower & Torque	125
	Horsepower At Tshe Drags	125
Appendix A	Engine Build Sheet	126