New (updated) Olds engine performance book

texasred · 10-05-2007, 02:51 PM

If you are looking for a GREAT book on Olds buildups, let me throw out a hearty endorsement for Bob Gerometta' Oldsmobile Engine Modification and Tuning Guide. Here's the PR flak on it:

Bob Gerometta's Oldsmobile Engine Modification and Tuning Guide
V8 Engines fm 1964 - 1978 incl. Small Block & Big Block

This 146 page spiral bound, soft cover 8.5"x11" manual provides everything the serious and amateur Olds engine modifier needs to make copious horsepower. From the simple engine ID pages to the intricacies of block and head modification, this book covers it. Nowhere else can you find everything you need to know to make your Olds a horsepower and torque monster.

The book includes a listing of bona fide vendor sources with a proven track record in Oldsmobile engines – this may be worth the price of the entire book.

This book is a complete revamp of Bob Gerometta's famous Olds Performance Manual of the 1980's – completely updated and enlarged. Bob was the President and Founder of the Oldsmobile Club of America's Oldsmobile Performance Chapter during its heyday in the 1980's. He has built many modified and stock W-Machines and at one time owned '69 and '70 W-31s and 30's "back in the day"; including a '70 completely stock automatic car that ran 13.50s on Polyglass street tires and through the mufflers (tuned, of course).

You may e-mail me at bob.gerometta@wildaboutcars.com for more information or go to my store on e-bay and buy it with PayPal Store: http://stores.ebay.com/Wild-About-Cars-and-Car-Stuff, or search under "Oldsmobile Engine Modification and Tuning Guide".

I can tell you it is all that and more! Best $20 I have spent in a looooooong time!

C.J.

J-(Chicago) · 10-06-2007, 05:04 AM

While we're advertising here I bought a pretty cool CD this week just because of the album cover, and It turned out to be a pretty great find.

The band is called Dougdejoe and the Bloomlaters and the album title is JESUS DRIVES AN OLDSMOBILE

I looked them up and they're in Nashville......hire them for a car show or something.

http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm...endID=74725702

Oldsguy · 10-06-2007, 12:29 PM

Pretty cool song! They sound like a pretty good southern rock/blues band. Too bad they are so far away from Kansas City.

Olds64 · 10-07-2007, 02:41 PM

I wish there was a way to get ahold of that engine tuning guide without buying it from EVIL-bay.

Does it have an ISBN number? Can you get it on-line from a book store or the publisher? Enquiring minds need to know!

88 coupe · 10-07-2007, 03:58 PM

Auto Books
3524 W Magnolia Blvd, Burbank, CA 91505
tel: 818-845-0707; fax: 818-845-8963
Most years. Largest auto bookstore on the west coast. Also has magazines, videos, artwork, and literature related to most autos. Worldwide shipping.

texasred · 10-07-2007, 05:26 PM

BobGerometta@Yahoo.com

Oldsguy · 10-07-2007, 07:26 PM

That book would be nice to have...

don71 · 10-08-2007, 07:45 PM

I ordered one. Looking forward to putting some dirty finger prints on it

Olds64 · 10-09-2007, 06:08 AM

Thanks for the supplier info Norm. Also thanks for his e-mail CJ. I will definitely have to check it out!

don71 · 10-16-2007, 05:51 PM

I just received my book today and am very pleased. Great bargain for the large amount of information compiled inside. Its laid out well, and is current with updated info.

TheRuss · 10-17-2007, 10:15 AM

I grabbed one too. It looks like it's going to be a sweet read. Thanks for the heads-up.

Jokers69 · 10-17-2007, 02:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by J-(Chicago)

While we're advertising here I bought a pretty cool CD this week just because of the album cover, and It turned out to be a pretty great find.

The band is called Dougdejoe and the Bloomlaters and the album title is JESUS DRIVES AN OLDSMOBILE

I looked them up and they're in Nashville......hire them for a car show or something.

http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm...endID=74725702

Nice.. I'm going to add that one to my collection. I'd rather support guys like this then the crap they package up in the focus groups in the search for an easy buck!!!

Dapapadon · 10-18-2007, 05:41 PM

Ordered one today.

Dapapadon · 10-29-2007, 02:12 PM

Got it today! Spent about an hour or so looking it over. I'd say it's well worth the price. Maybe a little to basic for guys like Joe & Norm.

Don

72 Supreme · 11-14-2007, 06:13 AM

Got mine today and by just flipping through it saw some GREAT information and will be using it to build up a 350 for my Supreme.

66 Olznut · 12-02-2007, 07:55 PM

Autobooks, sweet, only a 30 minute drive for me!

Olds64 · 12-08-2007, 01:36 PM

Ordered one today. I can't wait to get it. It will be SWEET!

Olds64 · 12-14-2007, 10:05 AM

I ordered one and it shipped out on Monday. How long does it usually take to come? Just wondering. I am anticipating receiving it.

72 Supreme · 12-16-2007, 06:35 AM

He mails them out via regular mail but you will find it is WELL worth the wait!

Olds64 · 12-16-2007, 06:55 AM

I am looking forward to it. I noticed that he shipped it standard mail. I am sure it will be here this week.

Fred H · 01-13-2008, 11:42 AM

Get the manual, but don't overlook the Doug DeJoe and Bloomlaters music! The song is a hoot! Thanks for the info.

Fred H

Olds64 · 01-13-2008, 11:44 AM

I got mine a week or two ago. It just took awhile because of the holiday season. It is an excellent book!

steven brown · 04-26-2008, 03:33 PM

hey i got a nice 72 olds for sale.let me no if your looking 4 another

Quote:

Originally Posted by 72 Supreme

Got mine today and by just flipping through it saw some GREAT information and will be using it to build up a 350 for my Supreme.

J-(Chicago) · 04-26-2008, 04:57 PM

10-05-2007, 02:51 PM	#1 (permalink)
texasred Super Moderator Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 804	New (updated) Olds engine performance book If you are looking for a GREAT book on Olds buildups, let me throw out a hearty endorsement for Bob Gerometta' Oldsmobile Engine Modification and Tuning Guide. Here's the PR flak on it: Bob Gerometta's Oldsmobile Engine Modification and Tuning Guide V8 Engines fm 1964 - 1978 incl. Small Block & Big Block This 146 page spiral bound, soft cover 8.5"x11" manual provides everything the serious and amateur Olds engine modifier needs to make copious horsepower. From the simple engine ID pages to the intricacies of block and head modification, this book covers it. Nowhere else can you find everything you need to know to make your Olds a horsepower and torque monster. The book includes a listing of bona fide vendor sources with a proven track record in Oldsmobile engines – this may be worth the price of the entire book. This book is a complete revamp of Bob Gerometta's famous Olds Performance Manual of the 1980's – completely updated and enlarged. Bob was the President and Founder of the Oldsmobile Club of America's Oldsmobile Performance Chapter during its heyday in the 1980's. He has built many modified and stock W-Machines and at one time owned '69 and '70 W-31s and 30's "back in the day"; including a '70 completely stock automatic car that ran 13.50s on Polyglass street tires and through the mufflers (tuned, of course). You may e-mail me at bob.gerometta@wildaboutcars.com for more information or go to my store on e-bay and buy it with PayPal Store: http://stores.ebay.com/Wild-About-Cars-and-Car-Stuff, or search under "Oldsmobile Engine Modification and Tuning Guide". I can tell you it is all that and more! Best $20 I have spent in a looooooong time! C.J. __________________ Home of the 1971 Cutlass Supreme convertible Super Karate Monkey Death Car.

10-06-2007, 05:04 AM	#2 (permalink)
J-(Chicago) Seasoned beater pilot. Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,381	While we're advertising here I bought a pretty cool CD this week just because of the album cover, and It turned out to be a pretty great find. The band is called Dougdejoe and the Bloomlaters and the album title is JESUS DRIVES AN OLDSMOBILE I looked them up and they're in Nashville......hire them for a car show or something. http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm...endID=74725702 __________________ I'd rather have a numbers matching poker hand. Last edited by J-(Chicago) : 10-06-2007 at 06:48 AM.

10-06-2007, 12:29 PM	#3 (permalink)
Oldsguy Administrator Join Date: May 2004 Location: Lees Summit MO Posts: 2,536	Pretty cool song! They sound like a pretty good southern rock/blues band. Too bad they are so far away from Kansas City. __________________ Dan '46 2 door

10-07-2007, 03:58 PM	#5 (permalink)
88 coupe Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Southern CA Posts: 721	Auto Books 3524 W Magnolia Blvd, Burbank, CA 91505 tel: 818-845-0707; fax: 818-845-8963 Most years. Largest auto bookstore on the west coast. Also has magazines, videos, artwork, and literature related to most autos. Worldwide shipping. __________________ I love the reaction when they find out it's not a Big Block Chev . . . . . . . It gets even better when they find it's all Olds.

10-07-2007, 05:26 PM	#6 (permalink)
texasred Super Moderator Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 804	BobGerometta@Yahoo.com __________________ Home of the 1971 Cutlass Supreme convertible Super Karate Monkey Death Car.

10-07-2007, 02:41 PM	#4 (permalink)
Olds64 Landyacht Club President Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Lawton, OK Posts: 1,075	I wish there was a way to get ahold of that engine tuning guide without buying it from EVIL-bay. Does it have an ISBN number? Can you get it on-line from a book store or the publisher? Enquiring minds need to know!

10-07-2007, 07:26 PM	#7 (permalink)
Oldsguy Administrator Join Date: May 2004 Location: Lees Summit MO Posts: 2,536	That book would be nice to have... __________________ Dan '46 2 door

10-08-2007, 07:45 PM	#8 (permalink)
don71 feed the pig Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Central Missouri Posts: 134	I ordered one. Looking forward to putting some dirty finger prints on it __________________ 1971 cutlass S 455/th400

10-09-2007, 06:08 AM	#9 (permalink)
Olds64 Landyacht Club President Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Lawton, OK Posts: 1,075	Thanks for the supplier info Norm. Also thanks for his e-mail CJ. I will definitely have to check it out!

10-16-2007, 05:51 PM	#10 (permalink)
don71 feed the pig Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Central Missouri Posts: 134	I just received my book today and am very pleased. Great bargain for the large amount of information compiled inside. Its laid out well, and is current with updated info. __________________ 1971 cutlass S 455/th400

10-17-2007, 10:15 AM	#11 (permalink)
TheRuss Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 39	I grabbed one too. It looks like it's going to be a sweet read. Thanks for the heads-up.

10-18-2007, 05:41 PM	#13 (permalink)
Dapapadon Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 217	Ordered one today.

10-29-2007, 02:12 PM	#14 (permalink)
Dapapadon Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 217	Got it today! Spent about an hour or so looking it over. I'd say it's well worth the price. Maybe a little to basic for guys like Joe & Norm. Don

11-14-2007, 06:13 AM	#15 (permalink)
72 Supreme Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Millville,N.J. Posts: 45	engine build up Got mine today and by just flipping through it saw some GREAT information and will be using it to build up a 350 for my Supreme. __________________

12-02-2007, 07:55 PM	#16 (permalink)
66 Olznut Ca's Only Official OLZNUT Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Canyon Country, Ca Posts: 40	Autobooks, sweet, only a 30 minute drive for me! __________________ '66 442 in the body shop now. 400 short block bought on ebay for $300 at machine shop as of 2/23

12-08-2007, 01:36 PM	#17 (permalink)
Olds64 Landyacht Club President Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Lawton, OK Posts: 1,075	Ordered one today. I can't wait to get it. It will be SWEET!

12-14-2007, 10:05 AM	#18 (permalink)
Olds64 Landyacht Club President Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Lawton, OK Posts: 1,075	I ordered one and it shipped out on Monday. How long does it usually take to come? Just wondering. I am anticipating receiving it. __________________ "Some men are Baptists, others Catholics. My father was an OLDSMOBILE man." Ralphie Billingsley A Christmas Story 1983 "We rei-eign, supreme, ooooh god! Burrito supreme, and a chicken supreme, and a CUTLASS SUPREME!" Tenacious D 2007

12-16-2007, 06:35 AM	#19 (permalink)
72 Supreme Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Millville,N.J. Posts: 45	He mails them out via regular mail but you will find it is WELL worth the wait! __________________

12-16-2007, 06:55 AM	#20 (permalink)
Olds64 Landyacht Club President Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Lawton, OK Posts: 1,075	I am looking forward to it. I noticed that he shipped it standard mail. I am sure it will be here this week. __________________ "Some men are Baptists, others Catholics. My father was an OLDSMOBILE man." Ralphie Billingsley A Christmas Story 1983 "We rei-eign, supreme, ooooh god! Burrito supreme, and a chicken supreme, and a CUTLASS SUPREME!" Tenacious D 2007

01-13-2008, 11:42 AM	#21 (permalink)
Fred H Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 10	Great Finds! Get the manual, but don't overlook the Doug DeJoe and Bloomlaters music! The song is a hoot! Thanks for the info. Fred H

01-13-2008, 11:44 AM	#22 (permalink)
Olds64 Landyacht Club President Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Lawton, OK Posts: 1,075	I got mine a week or two ago. It just took awhile because of the holiday season. It is an excellent book! __________________ "Some men are Baptists, others Catholics. My father was an OLDSMOBILE man." Ralphie Billingsley A Christmas Story 1983 "We rei-eign, supreme, ooooh god! Burrito supreme, and a chicken supreme, and a CUTLASS SUPREME!" Tenacious D 2007

04-26-2008, 04:57 PM	#24 (permalink)
J-(Chicago) Seasoned beater pilot. Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,381	__________________ I'd rather have a numbers matching poker hand.

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