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 a motive power unit for many classic
Mopar muscle cars, including the Charger, Barracuda, Challenger, Dart,
and others. 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.
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. Mopar
engine expert and author Larry Shepard identifies the best parts and
clearly guides you through the specific techniques to extract maximum
performance for LA and Magnum engines. In particular, he covers heads,
cams, and valvetrain products and modifications that will achieve your
horsepower targets. In addition, he provides exquisite details and
in-depth build-up instruction for other essential components-blocks,
cranks, pistons, rods, ignition systems, intakes, carburetors, and
exhaust.
This invaluable guidance and instruction will allow you
to optimize performance and maintain reliability.
About the Author
Larry Shepard, a distinguished engineer, parts manager,
and racing coordinator, has a deep history within Chrysler Corporation
and Mopar Racing. He also has an in-depth knowledge of LA small-blocks.
Shepard has authored more than a half dozen books, and his latest book,
Jeep 4.0 Engines, won the Best of 2014 International Automotive Media
Award. As a seasoned author and Mopar expert, he has written several
high-performance Chrysler rebuild books.
• This is the only current Mopar LA small-block book on
the market
• Mopar LA small-blocks are in millions of vehicles
ranging from passenger cars to light-duty trucks
• Expert author Larry Shepard provides uncompromising and
invaluable coverage of vital engine-building techniques
Condition: NEW
Author: Larry Shepard
ISBN: 1613252803
Publisher: CarTech
Binding Type: Paperback
Illustrations: 322 Color photos and charts
Pages: 144
Dimensions: 8.5 x 11”
Weight: 0.0
