Tim,
I'm afraid the book you have described just doesn't exist. However I'd think that the best one to start with would be the HO engine blueprint book, along with a Pontiac shop manual from the late '60s. Definitely get the Jim Hand book too, lots of good common-sense engine info in there.

It really doesn't make sense to stray too far from stock for a first time build, these engines run very hard with just stock high-performance components. One can easily build an engine (455 for best performance per dollar, a 400 is great too) that will power you deep into the 12s using all stock pieces.

b-man,

Where is the H.O. book available ? What is the exact title so that I can search and or author. Thank You very much for the information.

Tiom

Here is the info from mine.

Pontiac Engine Design & Blueprinting
By Craig Hendrickson & Kern Osterstock
H-O Racing Specialties Copyright 1979

I think they are still available from our host. Check out RPL27, RPL29 and RPL31

Here is the H-O site:

http://hoenterprises.com/WSFF/home.asp?vCompID=27383

Ken is running the site and you can order many items from him.

Tom

Take a look at any MOTORS, Chilton or Haynes manual. They have step by step Pontiac specific as well as large generic sections on overhaul basics, large electrical and trans sections, brake overhaul etc. Example: most electrical questions could be answered by opening a manual specific to your year of car including wiring diagrams. BTW, for those who dont know, many manual and wiring diagrams are available free from http://www.oldcarmanual.com/
I dont know why more people dont have at least a cheap manual for there car. they are only about $15.00 at any Checker, Autozone, PepBoys etc. The old MOTORS manuals going back into the 60s and 70s are easily found at used book stores, 15-20 bucks
heres a bookstore that specializes in manuals for sale
http://www.factoryautomanuals.com/
here is something to try: having a wiring problem with your 73 Firebird? Just type 73 Firebird wiring diagram into Google, you'll be amazed!

Become informed. Information such as valve sizes, pushrod length, bore size, stroke length, block and head casting ID, etc. can all be at your fingertips.
Buy some Required Reading materials.:attention

I just finished Glory Days by Jim Wangers--a great book that provides an excellent description of the history of performance Pontiacs and the evolution of the GTO. It's well written with lots of old pictures, ads, etc. The parts about the birth of Royal Pontiac into high performance and descriptions of cruising on Woodward Avenue were fascinating. The politics involved among the different GM divisions was interesting as well. You'll love your Pontiac even more if you read this book.

there was a book put out years ago by Ray Hunt of Warrior racing products that was given to me, and has a lot of good info. similar to the McCarthy books.

Maybe this should be pinned up?

How about it mods?;)

This post deserves a :bump2: .

Les

Baaaaaaack to the top for the newbies! :)

Has anyone been able to get a book from him lately? Sent an e-mail a few weeks ago, but have not heard back.

:ranger:

i don't see it listed on the ho site,but years ago they had a news letter.it went for several years in the 70's i think.it had monthly hop up articles,and parts for sale in the back.i loaned mine to a friend a couple years ago,about forgot about them.some really good tips from the 70's.it was fun to read and see how things have changed from then to now.

I'm pretty sure that you can still get back issues of the newsletter from Ken Crocie at HO Enterprises.

http://hoenterprises.com/WSFF/home.asp?vCompID=27383

How to Make Your Car Handle by Fred Puhn

Chassis Engineering by Herb Adams

1977-79 T/A 6.6 Historical Information by John Witzke (not a book, but definitely required reading): http://www.78ta.com/HTMLobj-16215/W72TECH06.pdf

hilljacknm-- got plenty of books--call me @ 909-980-1451 or crocie@msn.com. web pages are www.horacing.com , and www.hoenterprises.com. same page- two addresses.

May I also recommend
On a Clear Day You Can See General Motors
By: J. Patrick Wright (and John DeLorean)
ISBN 0-9603562-0-7

Avoid "1955-74 High Performance Pontiacs" by author John Smith. It was not written by anyone authoratative about Pontiacs and thus has errors.

"Pontiac Power" from the editors if High Performance Pontiac Magazine
"Authenic Restoration Guide" 1964-1972 Pontiac GTO by Paul Zazarine and Chuck Roberts
"GTO" by Bill Holder & Phil Kunz
"Muscle Car Color History GTO" 64-67 by Paul Zazarine

More great!!! Books

Tim C