Jim hands pontiac book

Jim hand s new block is part of his ongoing research into the effects of various engine changes. Open library is an initiative of the internet archive. Here is rocky rotellas max performance pontiac book that replaces jim hand s street performance pontiac book. Look no further how to build maxperformance pontiac v8s is the one you need. It covers just about everything you can do with a stock block,heads, and crank. Catching up with pontiac designer pontiacoakland club. Here is rocky rotellas max performance pontiac book that replaces jim hands street performance pontiac book. Great addition to any old school pontiac fans collection. How to build max performance pontiac v8s sa design. Dec 05, 2010 how to build maxperformance pontiac v8s by jim hand. How to build max performance pontiac v8s by jim hand. One highlight i wish to touch upon is how many firsttime convention attendees. Alternate supercars how to build maxperformance pontiac v. He has also included special sections on the available carburetors including tripowers.

This how to build max performance pontiac v8s sa design book is simply not ordinary book, you have it then the world is in your hands. How to build max performance pontiac v8s sa design by jim. Political correctness was not invented at that time, yet, so i guess he did not think to use two spellings in the same book a different one for the last several chapters. Thank god for his expertise, and the easter seals for having offered this book for sale. Hot rod engine tech how to build maxperformance pontiac v8s. This book is for those who already have engine assembly knowledge or experience and want to root out the most performance using matching parts and the shared modification tips that jim hand has acquired through his years of hands on experience. The pontiac 066, 067 and 068 cams will provide good performance with automatics and 4speeds and the 044 will work well in this moderate rpm range with a 4speed. Have you been searching for a book dedicated strictly to pontiac performance. Pontiac street performance looking for jim hands pontiac book. The purchase of levitra soft dosage example the two molecular groups of hormones prozac and food vitamins 4 natural male enhancement used house plans finasteride wait before pregnancy 57 pontiac bumper caps kz440 bobber plans skin cancer video brain and nervous system cancers 1999 cavco 20 x 52 plans fruit of the spirit action plan remodeling. Jim hands 473 earth mover pontiac street performance.

Some of the changes are not necessary for a strong running streetstrip engine according to jim, but were done to gain knowledge. Rockys version of how to build max performance pontiac v8s is a great companion book to jim hand s earlier book of the same title. Though most pontiac heads share basic characteristics with each other, knowing which are the best may still be confusing because pontiac s head foundry only produced each specific head casting for one or two years. Jim hand is the author of how to build maxperformance pontiac v8s 4. How to build max performance pontiac v8s sa design by hand, jim and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. It was jim wangers car, a secretlyprepped ringer meant to grab headlines and woo the editors of car and driver for a 1964 cover story facing off against the ferrari. In early may 2009, jim waldron, a davison, michigan, pontiac dealer, announced that he. Jim hand author of how to build maxperformance pontiac v8s. By jim dietzler from the september 2008 issue of hemmings muscle machines. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.

One of the most important aspects of the book that has been misunderstood, is that the book is aimed at the street crowd, and only a little racing. Discussion in the hokey ass message board started by scootermcrad, dec 1. I would recommend reading jim hands book throughly before making a camshaft selection. He has also included special sections on the available carburetors including tripowers, qjets, thermoquads, and afbs, as well detailed info on head porting and exhaust systems, featuring. Has a few small imperfections from sitting in a box for almost 15 years. Great book for the pontiac enthusiast and experience engine builder. Recently, and as mentioned in pete mccarthys book, pontiac muscle car. Havent read jim hands book, but im sure its better. How to build max performance pontiac v8s sa design book. Dec 04, 2014 jim hands how to build max performance v8s. Pontiac performance began back in 1955 with the midyear introduction of a 4barrel.

From there on out i would recommend you talk to one of the better pontiac builders who are close to your area. Buy how to build maxperformance pontiac v8s sa design by jim hand isbn. His book is about events that mostly take part while the russian empire still existed, or was breaking down. To help you enjoy your trip more learn some basic romanian or russian phrases as not all the locals speak english. This is not the 101 class of pontiac engine assembly. All i see on ebay are rocky rotellas book,not jim hands.

I would recommend getting jim hands book max performance pontiac v8s than that would help you understand your engine better and picking the right cam, unlike putting a racing raiv cam in a low compression 400, that would be a total dog. A quick description of the valve train will help clarify the operation. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world more open and connected. How to build maxperformance pontiac v8s open library. We often read and hear about adjusting rocker arms for more performance. Hand has been a recognized figure in the pontiac world for a very long time and it started in 1955. How to build maxperformance pontiac v8s hot rod engine.

A fairly common occurrence after a lot of miles, or after we rebuild our pontiac engines, is poor operation of the cranking system. Join facebook to connect with jim hand and others you may know. How to build maxperformance pontiac v8s by jim hand, at amazon. This section is a recreation of the technical seminar that jim hand presented to pontiac enthusiasts at the 1997 pontiac southern nationals in dallas texas. Jim hands book, and questions about it car forums and. How to build maxperformance pontiac v8s book by jim hand. The book how to build max performance pontiac v8s by jim hand is a great guide and has invaluable information from a guy whos been building and racing pontiacs since the 60s, and whose streetlegal lemans driver runs 11.

Kauffman racing equipment 22280 temple rd glenmont, oh. Inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1. Jim hand is an awesome pontiac performance expert, not many of us left. This page will show you how i took a set of 6x heads that i. I was elated to read your article about ignition systems, and couldnt agree more. Jim wangers secretlyprepped 64 gto from car and drivers. How to build max performance pontiac v8s sa design by. When we were putting the book together, jim wanted our experience with different combos. How to build performance pontiac v8 engines mre books. Mar 28, 2019 tenney fairchild got to ride in a special 1964 pontiac lemans gto when he was a kid. How to build maxperformance pontiac v8s hot rod engine tech. How to build maxperformance pontiac v8s performance how.

How to build maxperformance pontiac v8s cartech books. And it provides the reader with six great sample engine builds from four top pontiac engines builders. How to build max performance pontiac v8s performance howto. With this list, youll see the best pontiac heads of. Jim hand articles pontiac oakland club international silver. How to build maxperformance pontiac v8s by jim hand high performance pontiacs 1955 1974 by john smith.

For sale is,how to build maxperformance pontiac v8s, book, jim hand, like new, never used or read. How to build max performance pontiac v 8s performance how. Dec 15, 2005 jim hands book, and questions about it engineeringtechnical car. If your looking at racing a pontiac this book is worth some info to read. The engine that powers jim hands 1971 pontiac le mans station wagon with factory installed gto appearance endura front end into the high 11s in the quarter mile is detailed below. I do not have the book by jim hand that explains the porting technique as i could not find one for a price i was willing to spend, but i did find this link on the net that explains the porting process of the 6x8 head. Drag racing with jim hand dallas area pontiac association. He has also included special sections on the available carburetors including tripowers, qjets, thermoquads, and afbs, as well detailed info. Anyway cam choice is far more critical in a pontiac than a chevrolet due to the limited rpm range of the lower end. Hand authored the book how to build max performance pontiac v8s. Mar, 2008 i would recommend getting jim hands book max performance pontiac v8s than that would help you understand your engine better and picking the right cam, unlike putting a racing raiv cam in a low compression 400, that would be a total dog. Hot rod engine tech how to build maxperformance pontiac v.

Pontiac performance began back in 1955 with the midyear introduction of a 4barrel induction package. Jim hand is a well know pontiac gururacer who continually strives for better performance. Just go butler performance, kaufman racing, and wallace racing for history. How to build max performance pontiac v8s by jim hand 2004. With this list, youll see the best pontiac heads of all time and what characteristics allow them to make the list. Sep 10, 2004 great book for the pontiac enthusiast and experience engine builder.

Jim hands 455 pontiac power pontiac street performance. From the 287 to the mighty 455, from tempests to tripowers, this book covers it all. If youre considering building a traditional pontiac v8 engine for increased power and performance or even for competitive racing, this book is a critical component. The engine that powers jim hand s 1971 pontiac le mans station wagon with factory installed gto appearance endura front end into the high 11s in the quarter mile is detailed below. The 041, or any cam with more than 230 degrees intake at. A fair amount of tech info some new products and a few different higher end engine combos to look at. Jim s amazing success is attributable to his meticulous approach to engine building, tireless approach to supertuning, and his use of wellmatched engine components to furnish power from idle to 5500 rpm. Dear jim, i always enjoy reading your articles and usually agree with your views, particularly since your info is backed by at the track results and not some pie in the sky theory backed by umpteen hours of dyno time. This column will discuss the separate parts of the cranking system, the function of each part, and some suggestions that may help improve your pontiacs cranking system.

Pontiac was a car brand owned, made, and sold by general motors. Author jim hand begins with a yearbyyear timeline, tracing pontiac performance packages from 1955 through 1979, and then moves on to chapters on bottom end parts. They probably figure 1 book is enough for us pontiac guys. Mrpbody is a wel known pontiac goeroe that have been know sins the famous cali street car wars of the late 60,s and 70,s. Jim hands new block is part of his ongoing research into the effects of various engine changes. How to build max performance pontiac v8s performance how. How to build maxperformance pontiac v8s by jim hand. Gm canada also built righthand drive versions of their pontiacs for export to australia, new. Depending on your build or what you know about pontiac engines, i would recommend jim hands book as a primer. This is a very rare book and it doesnt come up for sale very often. Technical articles dallas area pontiac association. The passage of time and the current state of the pontiac hobby has necessitated an update, yet hand s original book is still relevant, especially for those interested in keeping things old school.

Pontiac solstice for sale in jim thorpe, pa autotrader. How to build max performance pontiac v8s faxon auto literature. I dont have this book yet but its supposed to be pretty good. When i looked at the newer rotella book, i looked over it and didnt notice anything noteworthy enough for me to buy it i may have to head over to barnes and noble and sit down with it for an hour or so, while the wife hits starbucks. This is by far the best most informational pontiac build book i have ever read. I bought the jim hand book new back in the day excellent reference guide for those versed in building pontiacs. If you are holding a map in your hands,some young people may come to you to offer your advice and practice their english. This book will show you how to maximize the performance of your v8 pontiac. Tin indian performance how to build maxperformance pontiac v. How is it done and what actually is accomplished by adjusting rockers. This classic reprint, formerly the illustrated buyers guide to the gto, includes all the essential information to know your caraesthetic characteristics, engine displacement, the basic characteristics of the fuel systems and the speed gears, the colors, the codes for identification.