Maximize the performance of any engine by balancing and blueprinting to original factory specifications and tolerances. Balanced and blueprinted engines has been proven to produce higher horsepower, higher torque, improved fuel efficiency, cooler temperatures and overall longer life. Throughout the 192 pages of this 8-1/2" x 11" softbound guide, author Mike Mavrigian explains and illustrates the most discriminating engine building techniques, so the engine is perfectly balanced, matched and optimized. Over 500 color photos and charts help to explain the processes for measuring, adjusting, machining and fitting each component to the exact specified tolerances. This book is a must-have for any engine builder.