Hey guys I'm 17 and looking to rebuild my 305 TPI this winter. I was hoping some of you guys could point me in the direction of some good books (going on my Christmas list). I want one for rebuilding the 305, and another one for TPI engines. Or if any books are total crap that would help to.

Thanks
Chris

 

The best books are the factory service manuals. Helm prints them for the factory. They run around a hundred bucks though..... These will be extremely useful.

 

tpi swappers guide is a very helpfull read. google it!

 

Thanks guys

 

I agree on the helms manual. Has everything for your car to remove/replace items, engine error code diagnosis, drivetrain, transmission and engine repair. It's like a Chilton or Haynes manual but a lot more thorough. Helms manual for my 92 was $120 while I think earlier years are cheaper.
http://www.helminc.com/helm/search_s...lm&class_2=CHV

Many of the engine overhaul books are cheaply priced on amazon vs in store like Barnes & Nobles. David Vizard is a great writer of small block chevy engine books. The one below by him is a little dated but still has lots of good info especially for showing old tried and true tips.
http://www.amazon.com/How-Rebuild-Yo...9253887&sr=8-2


I like this one since it breaks down rebuild process by numbered steps! It even comes with a two hour dvd showing rebuild.
http://www.amazon.com/Rebuild-Small-...ref=pd_sim_b_2