Plymouth Cars: V-6 (LA) and V-8 Small-Block / Magnum - Service and Repair Manuals

How to Rebuild the Small-Block Mopar (1964-2003)

Small-block Chrysler, Plymouth, and Dodge V-8 engines came in a variety of vehicles since 1964. These powerful, durable engines powered everything from high-performance 'Cudas and Chargers to torquey Dakotas and Ram trucks.
This is the most comprehensive book on small-block Mopar engines ever released, covering 273, 318, 340, and 360-ci LA engines and 5.2 and 5.9L Magnum V-8s. Author William Burt uses photos and descriptive text to teach readers the complete rebuild process from removal to break-in.

This book describes ways to increase the performance and efficiency of your small-block Mopar, and also points out the unique steps required for LA and Magnum versions of the engine. Topics covered include removal, tear down, inspection, selecting parts, machine-shop work, and assembly. Special sidebars cover torque sequences, cc-ing heads, calculating compression ratio, and painting engine parts.

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Chrysler Engine Overhaul Manual - Diagnosis, overhaul, performance & economy modifications | Haynes TechBook

American Haynes TechBook manual for overhauling Chrysler petrol engines. Covers the following types:
- V6 - 3.9 litres (LA series, 1958-1978)
- V8 Small-Block - 273, 318, 340 and 360 cu in (LA series, 1964-1994)
- V8 Big-Block - 361, 383, 400, 413, 426 and 440 cu in (B and RB series).

Includes overhaul, step-by-step procedures, diagnosis, engine removal and installation, parts interchange, performance and economy modifications, cylinder head servicing, engine identification, tools and equipment, machine shop repairs and tips from professionals.

Chrysler 273, 318, 340, 360

Brooklands Portfolio book about the Chrysler-Dodge-Plymouth Small Block V8 engines with a capacity of 273, 318, 340 and 360 cu in.

The 24 articles, published at the time in the American magazine 'Hot Rod Magazine', provide a lot of information about blueprinting, tuning, changing cylinder heads, overhaul and restoration.

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How to Hot Rod Small-Block Mopar Engines - Covers all Mopar A engines 1964-1992

A completely revised, updated edition of Larry Shepard's classic, first published in 1989. Inside you'll find the latest, updated information to help modify your small-block A series Mopar for high performance, street, circle track, or drag racing.

Covers all Mopar A engines 1964-1992.

Also included are updated parts information and techniques for:
- Block, cranks, pistons and rods
- Cylinder heads
- Camshafts and valvetrain
- Blueprinting techniques
- Step-by-step engine assembly guide
- Oil, cooling, ignition and induction systems
- Engine swapping guide
- Engine installation and break-in tips
- Casting numbers and torque specs

New part numbers, photos, parts combinations and illustrations highlight this classic handbook on how to build the ultimate small-block Mopar engine.

Mopar Small-Block Engines: How to Build Max Performance

The Chrysler LA-series and Magnum small-blocks are powerful, efficient, and quick-revving engines that have dutifully powered millions of Chrysler/Dodge/Plymouth cars and trucks from 1964 to 2003. And the LA engine is also the powerplant for many classic Mopar muscle cars, including the Charger, Barracuda, Challenger, Dart, and others.

The LA designates the small-block as "Lightweight A," which was a huge improvement over the previous generation. With its compact size, 50-pound weight savings, thin wall casting, and wedge heads, it cranked out a lot of torque and horsepower, so it was formidable competition on the street and track.
The LA was offered in 273-, 318-, 340- and 360-ci inch iterations, and a full range of aftermarket products are offered for these engines. By 1992, the LA engine platform had evolved into the Magnum 5.2- and 5.9-liter engines and became the new standard of Mopar small-block performance.

While these venerable small-blocks have delivered impressive performance in stock trim, both can be easily modified to produce much greater power for almost any application. Hit the horsepower goal of your Mopar small-block engine using this guide that identifies the best parts and techniques to extract maximum performance from LA and Magnum powerplants.

Mopar engine expert and author Larry Shepard covers heads, cams, and valvetrain products and modifications that will give you more power. In addition, he provides exquisite details and in-depth buildup instruction for other essential components: blocks, cranks, pistons, rods, ignition systems, intakes, carburetors, and exhaust.
If you own an LA small-block-powered Mopar car or truck, this invaluable guidance and instruction will allow you to optimize performance and maintain reliability.

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How to Build Big-Inch Mopar Small Blocks

At one time, if you wanted big horsepower in your Mopar muscle car or truck, your choices were limited to a big-block swap or a coveted Hemi. At the very least, you needed different engine mounts, K-members, transmissions, headers, etc. - and Hemis have never been cheap!
But now there's another way to get more horsepower: boring and stroking your Mopar small-block to get more cubic inches - up to 476 cubes! The small-block Mopar is one of the easiest engines in which to increase displacement without extensive modifications or specialized machine work; the engine was practically designed for more cubes!

This book shows you how to get that big-cube power, and then it shows you how to optimize the small-block's other systems - induction, heads, valvetrain, ignition, exhaust, and more - to make the most of the extra cubic inches.

Author Jim Szilagyi is a Performance Specialist for Dodge Motorsports and Mopar Performance Parts.

In this book he covers building big-inchers from Mopar 318/340/360 cu ini LA or Magnum 5.2-/5.9-liter engines, using both factory and aftermarket parts. If you want to make big power from your Mopar small-block, this is the book for you.

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