Table of Contents
Acknowledgments What is a Workbench® Book?
Chapter 1:
Before You Begin. . .
Car Line Expansion
Technology Innovation
New Engine Building Process
Engine Longevity
Determining Your Engine Buildup Package
Dynamic Balancing 13 Crate or Kit
Rebuildable Core
Stroke and Compression
Horsepower and Torque
How Power Is Made
Tools and Equipment
Torque Wrenches
Keep a Clean, Organized Workshop
Chapter 2:
Disassembly
Engine Removal
The Noise Factor
Documenting Disassembly
Teardown
Electrical Components
Fuel System
Oiling and Cooling Systems
Valvetrain Components
Two-Piece Truck Induction
Balancer Inspection and Service
Chain Tensioners and Guides
Valley Crud
Chapter 3:
Selecting Parts
4.6L Engine Differences
SOHC Block
Casting Date Codes
Oiling System
Nodular Iron Crankshaft
Timing System
Connecting Rods
Pistons
Timing Cover
Two-Valve Cylinder Head
Three-Valve Cylinder Head
Composite Camshafts
Intake System
Oil Filter/Water Neck
DOHC Engines
Chapter 4:
Machine Shop
Be Environmentally Responsible
The Block
Rotating Assembly
Dynamic Balancing
Oil System
Cylinder Heads
Chapter 5:
Engine Assembly
The Block
Fasteners
Crankshaft and Camshaft Endplay
Cylinder Head Installation
Degreeing Cams
Final Assembly
Chapter 6:
Break-In and Tuning
Cooling System
Oiling System
Exhaust System
Electronic Engine Control
Ignition System
Dyno Tuning
Chapter 7:
The 5.0L Ti-VCT “Coyote”
The Goal: A Higher Benchmark
The Block
Rotating Assembly
Cylinder Head and Valvetrain
Induction
Exhaust
Lubrication and Cooing
Appendix A:
Engine Math
Appendix B:
Workbench® Reference Charts
Source Guide
