High-Performance Cams & Valvetrains & AMC V-8 Engines How to Rebuild & Modify (2 Book Set)

AMC V-8 Engine Rebuild and High-Performance Camshaft Tuning Book Bundle

Build, rebuild, and optimize your AMC V-8 engine with this in-depth two-book bundle focused on engine rebuilding, camshaft selection, and valvetrain performance. Combining detailed AMC-specific engine rebuilding guidance with advanced high-performance camshaft and valvetrain theory, this bundle is an outstanding resource for restorers, engine builders, muscle car enthusiasts, and performance tuners looking to get the most from their classic American V-8 combination.

High-Performance Cams & Valvetrains: Theory, Technology, and Selection provides a deep dive into one of the most critical areas of engine performance: camshaft and valvetrain operation. Written by respected industry veteran Billy Godbold, this book explains the science, setup, and tuning principles behind modern and classic valvetrain systems in a way that is both highly technical and easy to understand.

Inside you will learn about:

• Camshaft and valvetrain theory and operation
• Valve timing, pressure, dynamics, and energy management
• Selecting the correct camshaft for your application
• Performance tuning for naturally aspirated, supercharged, and turbocharged engines
• Street, racing, drag racing, and circle track valvetrain setups
• Modern EFI and traditional carbureted performance combinations
• Real-world examples and practical tuning techniques

Supported by hundreds of charts, graphs, and examples, this book helps simplify one of the most misunderstood areas of engine performance while giving readers the knowledge needed to maximize horsepower, reliability, and drivability.

AMC V-8 Engines 1966-1991: How to Rebuild & Modify focuses specifically on rebuilding and upgrading the legendary AMC Gen II and Gen III V-8 engine family, including the 290, 304, 343, 360, 390, and 401 cubic-inch engines used in classic AMC cars and Jeeps.

Inside you will discover:

• Step-by-step AMC V-8 engine rebuilding procedures
• Detailed teardown, inspection, machining, and assembly guidance
• Boring, honing, balancing, and crankshaft machining information
• Cylinder head rebuilding and oiling system modifications
• Compression ratio and performance upgrade recommendations
• Camshaft selection guidance for AMC engines
• Information on locating aftermarket and restoration replacement parts
• Performance modifications for street and performance builds

Written by AMC engine specialist Tony Pontillo and backed by decades of real-world AMC engine rebuilding experience from Don’s Auto Parts & Machine Shop in Kenosha, Wisconsin, this book serves as a valuable hands-on guide for anyone restoring or modifying classic AMC-powered vehicles.

Together, these two books create an ideal pairing because they complement one another perfectly. The AMC rebuild book provides the platform-specific rebuilding procedures and modification guidance needed to properly assemble an AMC V-8 engine, while the camshaft and valvetrain book explains the advanced theory and performance tuning principles needed to select and optimize the right valvetrain combination for your build goals.

Whether you are building a torque-focused street engine, a period-correct muscle car restoration, a high-performance AMX or Javelin, or a powerful Jeep V-8 combination, this bundle gives you both the practical rebuilding knowledge and the advanced performance understanding needed to make smarter engine-building decisions.

This bundle is ideal for AMC enthusiasts, muscle car restorers, engine builders, Jeep owners, performance tuners, and anyone looking to better understand how camshaft and valvetrain tuning directly impacts engine performance and drivability.