Can anyone recommend a good book of "how to" things to do to a big block engine. Like deburring the block, polishing rear main cap where oil pump sits, and chamfering oil holes, etc... Like little secrets that engine builders do that normal people wouldn't know. I'm building a 498 and want it to be perfect.:D

Pro engine Blueprinting motorbooks powertech series by ben watson

Has a lot of beyond the basic engine rebuild material I am reading now.. Althogh not a Specific BBC book what it covers is probably what your looking for..

Got mine from amazon.com

amazon has a bunch of them that I have picked up...

thanks, just bought this ^^ book on e-bay. What about "how to hotrod a BBC" ? Anyone have this one?

Well just bought this one on e-stank, "how to hotrod a BBC". This should be enough reading material for now.

I have several books on BBCs and that "How to HotRod.." is the best of them all in my opinion.

I would add to the mix:

http://www.amazon.com/HP-Books-HP1216-Big-Block-Performance/dp/B000CMHOZA/ref=sr_1_2/104-1522833-1065536?ie=UTF8&s=automotive&qid=1178916849&sr=8-2

At least untill I get around to writing my own book.

Larger Dave

thanks, just bought this ^^ book on e-bay. What about "how to hotrod a BBC" ? Anyone have this one?

I have this book and it gives some good information. I think there may be better books though.

I have this book and it gives some good information. I think there may be better books though.
Maybe not Wes. There's a reason these engine are SOOOOOO much more popular than others such as the street Hemi. They just don't need too much fancy prep-work to go fast and stay together. Remember, GM engineers smile in their sleep.:yes: