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.
New Hemi Engines: 2003 to Present: How to Build Max Performance