A quick description of the valve train will help clarify the operation. Jim hands book, and questions about it car forums and. How to build maxperformance pontiac v8s by jim hand high performance pontiacs 1955 1974 by john smith. How to build max performance pontiac v8s by rocky rotella. His marketing prowess put the archetypal muscle car in an infamous car and driver story that pitted a secretlynotquitestock 1964 gto against ferraris gto, helping cement the cars status as a worldclass performer. How is it done and what actually is accomplished by adjusting rockers. Hand has been a recognized figure in the pontiac world for a very long time and it started in 1955. It is with a heavy heart that we announce the unexpected death of james big daddy jim hand. The following summary of intake manifold tests was prepared prior to the formal article in high performance pontiac magazine published several years ago. Alternate supercars how to build maxperformance pontiac v. Pontiac bookhow to build maxperformance pontiac v8s. Open library is an initiative of the internet archive, a 501c3 nonprofit, building a digital library of internet sites and other cultural artifacts in digital form.
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. How to build max performance pontiac v8s by jim hand 2004. James big daddy jim hand obituary archived first 25 of 171 words. Rockys version of how to build max performance pontiac v8s is a great companion book to jim hands earlier book of the same title. How to build maxperformance pontiac v8s book by jim hand. He has also included special sections on the available carburetors including tripowers, qjets, thermoquads, and afbs, as well detailed info. From the 287 to the mighty 455, from tempests to tripowers, this book covers it all. 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.
Join facebook to connect with jim hand and others you may know. Jim hands 473 earth mover pontiac street performance. 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. 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. Family and friends will gather to celebrate his life of 63 years on saturday, march 10, 2018, at 2 pm at.
We often read and hear about adjusting rocker arms for more performance. I was elated to read your article about ignition systems, and couldnt agree more. Jim hand is the author of how to build maxperformance pontiac v8s 4. The 041, or any cam with more than 230 degrees intake at. Jim hand author of how to build maxperformance pontiac v8s. Jim wangers personal collection is packed with pontiac v8. 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. Pontiac performance began back in 1955 with the midyear introduction of a 4barrel.
How to build maxperformance pontiac v8s by jim hand, 2004, cartech edition, in english. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read how to build max performance pontiac v8s. 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. Hot rod engine tech how to build maxperformance pontiac v. How to build max performance pontiac v8s sa design by jim hand. 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. Pontiac bookhow to build maxperformance pontiac v8s updated by rocky rotella this is an updated stepbystep book loaded with howto, tech tips and combinations for building your very own h. Jim hands new block is part of his ongoing research into the effects of various engine changes. From tripowers and ram air packages to factory cast headers, pontiac has a performance and racing history as memorable and unique as any. How to build max performance pontiac v8s ebook written by rocky rotella.
How to build max performance pontiac v8s performance how. This book includes honest advice on the proper way to modify components for optimal power and durability. Some of the changes are not necessary for a strong running streetstrip engine according to jim, but were done to gain knowledge. All i see on ebay are rocky rotellas book,not jim hands. When we were putting the book together, jim wanted our experience with different combos. 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 bought the jim hand book new back in the day excellent reference guide for those versed in building pontiacs. How to build maxperformance pontiac v8s by jim hand. Wangers later spearheaded the outrageous gto judge, but his love for pontiac goes way. Have you been searching for a book dedicated strictly to pontiac performance. There may be underlining, highlighting, and or writing. 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.
If your looking at racing a pontiac this book is worth some info to read. Lubbock james larry hand, lovingly known as coach hand, passed away friday, march 2, 2018. This page will show you how i took a set of 6x heads that i. Great book for the pontiac enthusiast and experience engine builder. How to build max performance pontiac v8s sa design. Jim hand obituary lubbock, tx lubbock avalanchejournal. May not include supplemental items like discs, access codes, dust jacket, etc. 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. They probably figure 1 book is enough for us pontiac guys. Pontiac street performance looking for jim hands pontiac. Jims 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.
Jim wangers is best known for his role in bringing the pontiac gto to life. The h o specialties books from the early 70s had a lot of info too, but are really hard to. Here is rocky rotellas max performance pontiac book that replaces jim hands street performance pontiac book. Jim hand articles building a strong street machine #1 introduction #2 engine characteristics #3 high performance and tuneup #4 compression ratio #5 pontiac camshafts #6 a body wheel hop problems #7 hydraulic valve train adjustments #8 brakes, brake fluids, and wheel bearings #9 intake manifoldhead crossover matching #10 harmonic balancer. Look no further how to build maxperformance pontiac v8s is the one you need. A fair amount of tech info some new products and a few different higher end engine combos to look at. How to build maxperformance pontiac v8s 2004 edition. How to build maxperformance pontiac v8s open library. This is not the 101 class of pontiac engine assembly. Author jim hand begins with a yearbyyear timeline, tracing pontiac performance packages from. 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. 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. How to build maxperformance pontiac v8s performance how.
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