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New Hemi Engines (2003-Present) : How to Rebuild - 5.7 L, 6.1 L, 6.2 L Supercharged & 6.4 L Engines

This manual covers the rebuilding of Hemi Gen III engines, including the 5.7L, 6.1L, 6.2L supercharged, and 6.4L models from 2003 onward. These engines power vehicles such as the Challenger, Charger, Magnum, 300C, Durango, Jeep Grand Cherokee, and Ram trucks.

Larry Shepard provides clear step-by-step instructions for every stage of the rebuilding process. Before disassembly, he explains how to perform compression and leak-down tests to assess engine condition. Detailed guidance on teardown and inspection helps identify and address potential issues.

The book offers expert advice on selecting the best replacement parts, whether using OEM components or high-performance upgrades. It also includes key information on modern machining techniques to ensure the engine block, cylinder heads, intake, and other surfaces are restored to factory specifications.

Precise instructions cover cylinder head assembly, clearance measurements, and test fitting to confirm all components meet specifications. Finally, the manual provides a complete guide to assembling all parts into a fully rebuilt engine.

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Chrysler Hemi (Musclecar & Hi Po Engines)

Brooklands Portfolio book about the Chrylser Hemi V8 engines.

The 22 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 Rebuild and Modify Chrysler 426 Hemi Engines - New Technology for 1964 to 1971 Classic Hemis and Today's Modern Crate Engines

A step-by-step manual to rebuilding and modifying the Chrysler 426 Hemi, one of the most famous engines built in the U.S., including sections on racing heritage, cylinder block, ignition and lubrication systems, and racing parts.

Contents of the book:
- History
- Parts ID & interchange
- Reconditioning heads & block
- Camshaft & valvetrain
- Induction & carburation
- Engine assembly
- Crate motors
- Performance options & upgrades.

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How to Build Max-Performance Hemi Engines

This book explores the legendary Hemi engine, a symbol of American V-8 performance and racing success. It covers all Hemi block options - street or race, new or old, iron or aluminum - and provides full guidance on the reciprocating assembly.

Special attention is given to cylinder heads, including head types, rocker-arm systems, machining, valves, springs, seats, porting, and quench control, to maximize airflow and horsepower. Camshaft selection is also fully covered.

The book details induction options, EFI, aftermarket ignition, high-performance oiling and cooling systems, and explains installation and setup of power adders such as nitrous oxide, superchargers, and turbochargers.

Author Richard Nedbal provides a comprehensive guide for anyone seeking to extract maximum performance from Hemi engines.

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New Hemi Engines (2003 to Present) : How to Build Max Performance

This book provides a detailed guide to the New Hemi engine, powering the Challenger, Charger, Ram trucks, and other Chrysler vehicles with at least one horsepower per cubic inch. Introduced in 2003, it is available in 5.7-, 6.1-, 6.2-, and 6.4-liter versions.

With the Hellcat and Demon 6.2-liter supercharged engines, Chrysler produced the highest-horsepower production V8s at 707 and 840 hp. This third-generation Hemi is regarded as the most powerful and buildable pushrod V8 on the market.

Mopar expert Larry Shepard presents up-to-date modification techniques and products to increase performance. The book covers porting and modifying stock Hemi heads, aftermarket head options, supercharger selection and installation, camshaft choice, crankshafts, H- and I-beam connecting rods, intake and fuel systems, ignition, exhaust, and other essential components.

This guide helps owners achieve maximum performance while maintaining reliability, making it a definitive resource for New Hemi enthusiasts.

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The Mopar Six-Pack Engine Handbook

A manual to step-by-step rebuilding, restoring, and modifying the famous Mopar 'Six-Pack' engines that appeared in all of Chrysler's muscle cars from 1969 through 1971, as well as the late-model small-blocks and crate performance motors that were offered by Chrysler.

Contents of the book:
- How to rebuild and modify the 440 6-Barrel and 340 6-Barrel
- How to convert your LA Small-Block (318-360 cid), Mopar Big Block (383-440 cid) or Magnum (5.2 L-5.9 L).

Larry Shepard is a former engineer for Chrysler Corporation, where he worked in Mopar Performance, the high performance parts division.

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