How to Build Max Performance Pontiac V-8s (Performance How-to) Paperback – October 15, 2012

If you're new to Pontiac engines like me this has a lot of useful information and different builds for high horsepower.

Has lot of info I wish I would have known before rebuilding my engine.

I really want to know how to improve my iron heads because I need to use my limited money wisely, It skips along quickly through the iron heads and goes deep into aluminum heads. I am told the older version by Jim Hand contains the coveted chapter on porting d-port heads and don't understand why something of such importance would be left out. The book is a good read though and is very informative, just not for somebody like me who is on a budget. Rocky's other Pontiac rebuild book I think was better for my budget concerns. (I bought that one a year ealier

There are precious few Pontiac-specific engine guides available, and Rocky Rotella's is loaded with useful info and tons of photos that help steer you through just about every aspect of rebuilding a classic Pontiac V8 (326/350/389/400/421/428/455). If this book prevents you from making just a single error, or it helps you make even a few more horsepower or ft/lbs, then it will more than pay for itself. A great addition to any Pontiac enthusiast's library.

The book has a lot of information, some good some ok... overall, I would recommend. Moose

This book provides very basic information about stock parts and some limited info about aftermarket parts. It’s more of an explanation type book than a how to book. It does not provide any build combos or engine specs at all. If you are brand new to Pontiac engines this book may be informative at best but nothing more.

great amount of information its a keeper, building a 455 and used it for that build: 600ftlbs at 500plus hp.my ol'40 coupe will skeedattle...

This is a useful book but not a great book. I don't' think there isn't a single picture that covers how factory accessories should be hooked up. I don't think any of the sample engines in the back are based off a stock 400 block and only 2 are 455's all the rest are aftermarket blocks. There is very little information about using parts from other cars to make performance everything in this book is about buying something expensive aftermarket.I did learn a lot but I also have a whole list of things that should have been included in both of Rocky's books that were missing.Would I buy the book again? Yes but not at full price, if I didn't have to.

Excellent informative read for any Pontiac build

some good tips for Pontiac owners

If you love pontiac it’s worth every penny

Excellent book

very good info