{"product_id":"high-performance-cams-valvetrains-new-hemi-engines-how-to-build-max-performance-2-book-set","title":"High-Performance Cams \u0026 Valvetrains \u0026 New Hemi Engines How To Build Max Performance (2 Book Set)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eExperience the Power of High-Performance Cams \u0026amp; Valvetrains: Theory, Technology, and Selection\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCamshafts are the driving force behind any four-stroke engine, serving as both the coach and conductor. Whether you're dealing with a classic flathead or a cutting-edge Formula 1 machine, the performance of your engine hinges on the precise timing and operation of its valves. While valvetrain configurations may vary across applications, the fundamental principles remain constant. That's why this book delves into the language, setup, dynamics, energy, and pressure aspects of valvetrains, offering insights applicable to engines ranging from sub-15-hp go-karts to 500-plus-hp street beasts and modern 1,500-plus-hp NHRA Pro Stock monsters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eHigh-Performance Cams \u0026amp; Valvetrains: Theory, Technology, and Selection\u003c\/em\u003e, Billy Godbold—a former farm kid turned physicist—shares his extensive quarter-century of experience working with valvetrains at renowned companies like Comp Cams, Lunati, Crane Cams, and Edelbrock. Drawing from his collaborations with professional teams in NASCAR, NHRA, road racing, dirt track racing, offshore racing, and land speed racing, Billy provides a unique perspective on valvetrain systems. Through his lighthearted and analogy-rich approach, this book simplifies complex concepts without compromising essential details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeaturing specific configurations and applications, \u003cem\u003eHigh-Performance Cams \u0026amp; Valvetrains\u003c\/em\u003e equips you with practical techniques and examples for optimizing camshafts and valvetrains in various scenarios. Whether you're working with intakes, headers, superchargers, turbochargers, fuels, carburetors, or modern EFI applications, this book offers invaluable guidance. Whether you're building a classic hot rod (Chevy, Ford, Chrysler, and more), a modern performance machine (LS, Hemi, Coyote, or Godzilla), or a competition engine (road racing, circle track racing, or drag racing), you'll discover how to modify your valvetrain system effectively to unlock the maximum potential of each component, ultimately helping you achieve your unique goals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Choose High-Performance Cams \u0026amp; Valvetrains?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eUnlock the Complexity: Cams and valvetrains can be daunting subjects, but this book simplifies the functionality of these intricate systems, making them easy to comprehend.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eExpert Author: Written by Billy Godbold, an industry veteran with over 25 years of experience working for top camshaft and valvetrain creators in the automotive industry, this book offers unmatched expertise and insights.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eVisual Learning: Packed with hundreds of charts and graphs, \u003cem\u003eHigh-Performance Cams \u0026amp; Valvetrains\u003c\/em\u003e provides a visual feast, helping you grasp every aspect of selecting the right camshaft for your vehicle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBilly Godbold's journey began on a rural Mississippi farm, where his love for science and internal combustion engines took root. Combining these passions, he pursued a Master of Science degree in physics from Florida State University. Throughout his career, Billy has collaborated with legendary figures like Glidden, Lingenfelter, Jenkins, Pink, and Elliot, eventually becoming a trusted consultant for engineering-focused NASCAR teams and original equipment manufacturers. Thanks to his unique background,\n\n\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eNew Hemi engine\u003c\/strong\u003e has an aggressive persona and outstanding performance. Powering the \u003cstrong\u003eChallenger, Charger, Ram trucks\u003c\/strong\u003e, and other vehicles in the \u003cstrong\u003eChrysler\u003c\/strong\u003e lineup, this engine produces at least one horsepower per cubic inch. Unleashed in 2003, it has been offered in \u003cstrong\u003e5.7-, 6.1-, 6.2\u003c\/strong\u003e-, and now \u003cstrong\u003e6.4-liter\u003c\/strong\u003e displacements. With each successive engine introduction, Chrysler has extracted more performance. And with the launch of the \u003cstrong\u003eHellcat \u003c\/strong\u003eand \u003cstrong\u003eDemon 6.2-liter\u003c\/strong\u003e supercharged engines, Chrysler built the highest horsepower production engines ever made, at 707 hp and 840 hp, respectively.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis\u003cstrong\u003e third-generation Hemi \u003c\/strong\u003ecarries on a \u003cstrong\u003ehigh-performance Chrysler \u003c\/strong\u003etradition and is considered the most powerful and “buildable” new \u003cstrong\u003epushrod V-8 engine \u003c\/strong\u003eon the market today. \u003cstrong\u003eMopar engine\u003c\/strong\u003e expert and veteran author \u003cstrong\u003eLarry Shepard\u003c\/strong\u003e reveals up-to-date modification techniques and products for achieving higher performance. Porting and modifying the stock Hemi heads as well as the best flow characteristics with high lift are revealed. In addition, guidance on aftermarket heads is provided.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003esupercharger\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of the most cost-effective aftermarket add-ons, and the options and installation are comprehensively covered. Shepard guides you through the art and science of selecting a cam, so you find a cam that meets your airflow needs and performance goals. He details stock and forged crankshafts plus H- and I-beam connecting rods that support the targeted horsepower, so you can choose the best rotating assembly for your engine. 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