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nixrsix

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I've researched that this book is the best one, but at $100:eek:! Whats the next best book? I read mixed reviews everywhere and none shine like this book below.

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How to hot rod Small Block Mopars by Shepard is very good IMO, the DC race bulletins are good as well (also by Shepard) but dated. I pretty much have all of them and the one I mentioned was/is the most helpful to me.
 

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I have 3 other small block books and the disappointing thing is they don't recommend which block would be the best foundation for the build.
 

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The strongest block would be the R3 with 6 bolt / cylinder head bolting , next the production T/A blocks withe the thick main ribs , my next choice would be the 87-92 LA roller cam blocks
 

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Any thoughts on the later magnums, after 92, because I have an 02 complete engine less the Fuel Injection.
 

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Magnums are great engines also , just not a fan of the ball stud [chev style] rocker system , you cannot adapt any other head to the magnum block because they changed to pushrod oiling .
 

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I have the whole set of the old MP books, they are very good. I also have the how to rebuild by shepherd, also a good book. Mine is a first issue, must be worth a small fortune :)
I recently picked up a book on small block strokers.
 
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