SA Design Reference Books

SA Design Ford FE Engines: How to Rebuild

Learn what you need to rebuild a Ford FE Engine for reliability and durability from FE master, owner of Survival Motorsports, and veteran author Barry Rabotnick. In Ford FE Engines: How to Rebuild, Barry shows you how to rebuild one of these legendary engines. CarTech's unique Workbench series format takes you step-by-step through the entire rebuilding process. Covered are engine identification and selection, disassembly, cleaning, parts analysis and assessment, machine shop processes, replacement parts selection, reassembly and start-up/break-in techniques. Along the way are helpful tips on performance upgrades, trouble spots to look for, special tools required, and professional builder's tips. Ford FE engines, which were manufactured from the late 1950s all the way through the mid-1970s, were designated as the large-displacement engines in the Ford lineup. FE means Ford Edsel and reflects an era when Ford sought to promote the Edsel name. The design of these engines was implemented to increase displacement over its predecessor, the Y-Block engines of the previous decade. Early models were fairly modest in displacement, as were most big-blocks of the era, but they grew quickly to fill the needs of rapidly changing chassis requirements and consumer demand for larger vehicles. As it grew, the FE engine performed admirably as a heavy passenger car and light truck engine. It also became quite accomplished in performance circles, winning the 24 Hours of Le Mans, as well as powering Ford's muscle car and drag racing programs in the mid-to-late 1960s.

4.25 out of 5 stars ( 4 )

$27.79

SA Design How to Rebuild the Small-Block Ford

Whether you're a first-time engine builder or a seasoned professional, SA Design's How to Rebuild the Small-Block Ford is the essential guide to rebuilding your small-block Ford engine. The Workbench© format walks you step by step through a rebuild, including: Planning your Rebuild; Disassembly and Inspection; Choosing the Right Parts; Machine Work; Assembling your Engine; and First Firing and Break-In. Also provides helpful hints and tips on performance upgrades, including cams, heads, ignition, induction, and more. It also points out problem areas to watch for, professional builder tips, jobs that need special care or special tools, and more.

4.31 out of 5 stars ( 13 )

$25.79

SA Design GM LS-Series Cylinder Head Guide

Whether you're a budget enthusiast looking for the best-possible factory head to top your specific combination, an engine swapper looking to modernize your vintage muscle car, or a racer looking for the best-flowing head out there, this high-performance "GM LS- Series Cylinder Head Guide" is essential for accomplishing your goals. This book reviews every readily available factory and aftermarket cylinder head designed for GM LS-Series engines and delivers the facts about each in an easily comparable format. It includes the basic dimensions of each head, along with their claimed airflow rates. Also included is information on interchangeability, combustion chamber sizes, compression ratios, applications, performance characteristics, helpful tips, and even a chapter on intakes. The photographs in this edition are black and white.

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$35.79

Fox Body Mustang Restoration: 1979-1993

In "Fox Body Mustang Restoration: 1979-1993," Ford veteran Jim Smart covers all techniques of restoration for body and paint, interior, climate controls, chassis and suspension, engine, driveline, electrical, and more. If you're considering a full-blown restoration or repairing only certain sections of your car, this full-color instructional guide is a valuable tool in your toolbox. This service manual by Access Tools provides the most comprehensive repair information in paper format available on the market, and it's produced using the highest quality printer available. The 192-page paperback contains 626 color photos. Chapter subjects include a history of the cars, tools, and equipment required; body repair; interior refurbishment; the climate control system; wheels; engine and driveline rebuilding; electrical troubleshooting and repair; and finally a large index of Fox Mustang facts, including paint codes, production numbers, option codes, data plate decoding, and more. Never before has Fox Body Mustang restoration been covered in a full-color instructional format.