Big-Block Mopar Performance: High Performance and Racing Modifications for B and Rb Series Engines by Chuck Senatore (1999, Paperback)

Senatore, like Chrysler, has produced a winner here.

Chapters include:
The Stock Big Block, with VIN number decoding, casting numbers and block stampings, a short history of the engine, and some parts interchangeability information;
Getting Started, basic design features, planning and goal setting, and budget considerations;
Cylinder Blocks, selection and machining, final prep, and aftermarket blocks; Crankshafts, selection, modifying stock cranks, aftermarket cranks, balancing and vibration dampers;
Connecting rods, stock rods, aftermarket steel and aluminum rods;
Pistons, weight, cast vs. forged, general piston tips;
Bearings, cam, connecting rod, and main bearings, oil clearance;
Oil system, modifications, high pressure vs. high volume, oil pans, windage, external and dry sump systems, pump drive, and oil itself;
Cylinder heads, head theory, porting, stock and aftermarket heads, and head gaskets;
Camshafts, cam basics, hydraulic, solid lifter, and roller cams, cam drives;
Valvetrain, valves, weight, valve springs, pushrods, rocker arms,
Intake Manifolds, recommended manifolds, manifold tuning, selecting a carb;
Ignition, basics, Mopar conversion kits, multi-spark, timing, spark plugs, plug wires;
Exhaust, header design, recommendations;
Assembly tips;
Engine Combinations; and
General Racing tips.

There are short sections on mathematical formulas, and a nice index. Lots of black 'n' white photos, and a few charts.

I have no idea where this book is printed. I can't find that info in the usual places that it would be listed. First guess: Communist China.

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I like the price of the book, compared to new items, this was priced very well. Condition was very good considering it was used. Thanks very much for the book, I hope to start my 1969 Roadrunner project soon. I'm contemplating a Low-deck block vs. a Raised-deck (440) block.