S-A Design® SA172P - Oldsmobile V-8 Engines: How to Build Max Performance - Revised Edition

Author Bill Trovato is recognized as being one of the most successful Oldsmobile engine experts, and he openly shares all of his proven tricks, tips, and techniques for this venerable power plant. In this revised edition of Oldsmobile V-8 Engines: How to Build Max Performance, he provides additional information for extracting the best performance. In particular, he goes into greater detail on ignition systems and other areas of performance. His many years of winning with the Olds V-8 in heads-up, street-legal cars proves he knows how to extract maximum power from the design without sacrificing durability. A complete review of factory blocks, cranks, heads, and more is teamed with a thorough review of available aftermarket equipment. Whether mild or wild, the important information on cam selection and Olds-specific engine building techniques are all here. Fans of the traditional Olds V-8 will appreciate the level of detail and completeness Trovato brings to the table, and his frank, to-the-point writing style is as efficient and effective as the engines he designs, builds, and races.

Anyone considering an Oldsmobile V-8 to power their ride will save time, money, and headaches by following the clear and honest advice offered in Oldsmobile V-8 Engines: How to Build Max Performance. Plenty of full-color photos and step-by-step engine builds showcase exactly how these engines should be built to deliver the most power per dollar.

Bill Trovato
While plenty of Oldsmobile experts claim to know it all, few have backed up those claims with actual on-track results consistently. Trovato has, boasting many class and event victories in NMCA competition in an Olds-powered car. He has also competed in the popular Engine Masters Challenge competitions with great success. No other Oldsmobile engine has ever finished stronger in the competition than those built by Bill, and his drive to squeeze the maximum level of power from these well-respected engines is reflected on the pages of Oldsmobile V-8 Engines: How to Build Max Performance.