Anyone serious about building engines or any kind of car related fun -- I SERIOUSLY suggest you pick up SA CarTech books.
So far I have one for making awesome horsepower that David Vizard wrote, engine blueprinting and car math. Each one has a treasure trove of information far more useful than any tool I've ever used. The more I read and absorb; the more confident I feel about building an engine. I'm also picking up some seriously badass tips that generally yield 2-40 hp gains. When you keep adding them up, the little things you do.... wooo crazy numbers! I honestly thought I knew all there was to know about engine building and parts but I keep picking up new stuff. The only thing I'm really sucky at is cams which is why I grabbed 2 new books, ive had engine blueprinting for years and loved it.
