Small Block Chevy Performance: 1982 And Later

by John Baechtel

This in-depth look at small block performance begins in 1982 and includes all the latest pieces introduced throughout the 1980s and into the '90s. Chapters cover blocks, cranks, rods, pistons, intakes, electronic fuel injection, roller cams, the latest cylinder heads, and much more. Also included are engine buildups, tips from pro engine builders, and an extensive list of performance parts.

144 pages, Paperback

First published November 25, 1994

About the author

John Baechtel served as technical editor of Car Craft Magazine in the seventies, executive editor of Hot Rod Magazine throughout the eighties and then editor of Car Craft again in the nineties. He was a GM motorsports consultant for ten years and then opened a race engine testing facility for over a dozen years before retiring early to write technical and historical automotive books and manage a growing group of automotive high-performance enthusiast websites.

He is a Bonneville racing veteran, 200 MPH Club Member, International FIA speed record holder and avid collector of land speed record memorabilia and LSR model cars. He builds his own race engines and is the author of a dozen technical books on engine building and race car construction. He enjoys researching and collecting vintage engines and speed equipment.