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How to Build Max Performance Ford V-8s on a Budget

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Product Description: Ford's popularity is at an all-time high thanks to the overwhelming success of the 1979-'95 5.0L Mustang, GT, and Cobra. The 5.0L Mustang is viewed as the 1990's version of the 1955-'57 Chevrolet-some of the most popular and frequently modified cars of all time.

This book addresses high-performance V-8 engines such as the 289, 302, and 351ci small-blocks found in Mustangs, as well as the FE series of big-blocks. It emphasizes a budget approach to building these high performance powerplants through the use of over-the-counter factory components and selected aftermarket pieces. For automotive enthusiasts.

Customer Reviews

 
Quite good on its own
Reviewer: T. Guy , Date of review: September 26, 2009
Avg. Customer Rating: 4 Stars
I have another of Mr. Reid's books (How to Rebuild the Small Block Ford-Color Edition) which I really enjoyed. This book, however, just didn't really do it for me. It is has large overlap with the above mentioned, and didn't really offer any 'tips & tricks' of budget performance engine building. It does cover a lot of what bolts up to what in the world of factory small block ford components, as well as which factory parts are the best source of power. He also discusses many aftermarket components.

It is possible that I went in with unfair expectations because I also have How to Build Max Performance Chevy Small Blocks on a Budget by David Vizard. Mr. Vizard spends a lot of time discussing where inefficiencies lie in an engine, and how we can overcome them without spending a lot of money. He also offers a lot of tips & tricks that will help squeeze every ounce of power from a CSB. I guess it doesn't really matter that Mr. Reid didn't cover this specifically because the theory applies to any engine, not just CSBs.

Overall it is a fine book. If you already own his other book that I have mentioned, you may realize early on that you are reading something that has already been covered.
A Must Have For Small Block Ford Building
Reviewer: Jerry Reed (Ocala,FL), Date of review: December 28, 2008
Avg. Customer Rating: 5 Stars
This book is a must have for building a small block ford. VERY informative & the authors are Very knowledgeable. I highly advise picking this book up before starting your engine rebuild & buying parts. This book tells you what and what not to buy.
quite helpfull
Reviewer: Mikael Hedegaard Højbjerg (sweden), Date of review: March 09, 2006
Avg. Customer Rating: 3 Stars

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

The book covers the classic areas of performance engine building. What differs it from other books is two things: 1. These guys have done theire homework. It is written by experienced enginebuilders, and they know what they are talking about. 2. they are clearly used to work on a budget. They don`t just pick out the most expensive bolt-on parts, but suggest several solutions for the builder who do not have the funds to buy such toys.
Last, they are realistic. No nonsense about 700 HP, but several encouragements to keep it functional. All in all a book worth the money.