I have to find a hobby for when i move to the states in a few weeks so would anyone like to recommend a book on building performance chevy v8's

im trawling amazon US at the moment
just wanted to know if there's someone with first hand knowledge

Here's a good selection off Amazon:

http://tinyurl.com/yntv9t

I have this one, which I used in building an LT-1 350 for a Chevy Vega:

http://tinyurl.com/yw6g9q

Once you get to the states, check your local speed shops. They usually have a rack of books you can thumb through.

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[Edited on 12/7/07 by SkinnyG]

many thanks

Borders, Barnes and Noble, and Books a million will all have shelf loads of stuff....closest decent size city will have at least one of those book stores.....have fun browsing...

Did someone say smallblock chevy?

If you are looking to build the older (50s-80s) sbc check out books by David Vizard. Reconized as one of the most knowledgable sbc guys in most circles.

What are you planning?
If you have the money to play with the newer LSx engines you should forget all about the sbc. The LSx engines make at the wheels what most guys expect at the engine with a sbc.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GM_LS_engine

If you have any specific questions about sbc or LSx let me know. I may have played with one or two before .

Cheers.