Acknowledgments
Introduction
Chapter 1: A Brief Hemi History
Production Engines
Custom Engine Packages
Car and Truck Models
Optional Performance Packages for Car Models
Custom Production Cars
Swapping
Crate Engine
Chapter 2: Blocks
Basic Design
Engine Details
Crate Engines
Performance Packages
Machining Operations
Max-Performance Technology
Chapter 3: Crankshafts and Connecting Rods
Production Cranks
Crank Prep
Crank Dampeners
Front Cover
Bearings
Crank Upgrades
Aftermarket Options
Connecting Rods
Rod Upgrades
Rod Prep
Chapter 4: Pistons and Rings
Pistons
CC-ing Procedure
Compression Ratio
Piston Upgrades
Aftermarket Options
Piston and Ring Prep
Piston Pins
Piston Rings
Chapter 5: Lubrication System
System Components
Oil Path
Oil Pump
Oil Pans
Oil Filters
Oiling System Upgrades
Oil
Dry Sump
Vacuum Pump
Chapter 6: Camshaft, Lifters and Cam Drive
Camshafts
Valvetrain
Tuning
Camshaft Technology
Valvetrain Geometry
Installation Basics
Operation
Camshaft and Spring Upgrades
Performance Packages
High-Performance and Race Cams
Chapter 7: Cylinder Heads
Aluminum Cylinder Heads
Aftermarket Offerings
Racing Heads
CNC Porting
The Engine “Team”
Seats and Guides
Valves
Valvecovers
Head Gaskets
Head Bolts
Chapter 8: Valvetrain
Pushrods
Rocker Arms
Rocker Ratio
Rocker Shafts
Rocker Stands
Valvesprings
Valveguides
Coil Bind
Retainers, Keepers and Seals
Chapter 9: Intake Manifold and Fuel System
Production Intake Manifolds
Aftermarket Intake Manifolds
Manifold Types
Intake Manifold Upgrades
MPI Fuel System
Throttle Bodies
EFI System
Carburetion
Intake Gaskets
Air Cleaners
Chapter 10: Ignition System
Brief Overview
Advance Curve
Spark Advance
Crank Position Sensor
Sensors
Computer
Mopar Scat Pack Kits
Aftermarket Options
System Upgrades
Chapter 11: Supercharging
Knock Sensors
Belt Drive
Supercharger Basics
Hellcat
A Few Supercharger Tips
Aftermarket Sources
Turbochargers
Nitrous Oxide
Chapter 12: Exhaust System
Manifold
Catalytic Converter
Exhaust Bolt Pattern
Engine Swaps
Headers
Collectors
Oxygen Sensor
Coatings
Mufflers
Exhaust Pipes
Exhaust Gaskets
Cat-Back System
Chapter 13: Engine Break-In and Timing
Dyno Overview
Basic Tests
Air/Fuel Ratio
Tuning for Power
Nitrous Oxide
Supercharger
Appendix A: Bolt Torque Specifications
Appendix B: Engine Clearances
Source Guide