New (updated) Olds engine performance book

texasred · October 5th, 2007, 03:51 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) · October 6th, 2007, 06:04 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 · October 6th, 2007, 01:29 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 · October 7th, 2007, 03:41 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 · October 7th, 2007, 04:58 PM

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texasred · October 7th, 2007, 06:26 PM

BobGerometta@Yahoo.com

Oldsguy · October 7th, 2007, 08:26 PM

That book would be nice to have...

don71 · October 8th, 2007, 08:45 PM

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

Olds64 · October 9th, 2007, 07:08 AM

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

don71 · October 16th, 2007, 06:51 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 · October 17th, 2007, 11:15 AM

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

Jokers69 · October 17th, 2007, 03:05 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 · October 18th, 2007, 06:41 PM

Ordered one today.

Dapapadon · October 29th, 2007, 03:12 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 · November 14th, 2007, 07:13 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 · December 2nd, 2007, 08:55 PM

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

Olds64 · December 8th, 2007, 02:36 PM

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

Olds64 · December 14th, 2007, 11:05 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 · December 16th, 2007, 07:35 AM

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

Olds64 · December 16th, 2007, 07:55 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 · January 13th, 2008, 12:42 PM

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 · January 13th, 2008, 12:44 PM

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

steven brown · April 26th, 2008, 04:33 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) · April 26th, 2008, 05:57 PM

kurtdaniel · June 18th, 2009, 02:51 AM

im so interested to have that book..i want to learn more about car parts espcially truck bed liners..

mugzilla · June 20th, 2009, 03:09 AM

My engine ??? is making a noise so I need one now ...

442garage · July 13th, 2009, 03:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by don71

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.

X2. I wish I would have known about this book four years ago! Pretty much confirms what I have been able to learn since that time.

shazchristian1 · August 9th, 2009, 11:09 AM

I'm gonna buy that book. Sure hope it give those play by play directions on how to build the 455 from just the block. Thanks to all who gave your input.

October 5th, 2007, 03:51 PM	#1 (permalink)
texasred Tom Servo's Stunt Double Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 824	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. __________________ Dad said, "Sometimes you read Job...sometimes you ARE Job!"

October 6th, 2007, 06:04 AM	#2 (permalink)
J-(Chicago) Seasoned beater pilot. Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Chicago Posts: 2,669	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); October 6th, 2007 at 07:48 AM..

October 6th, 2007, 01:29 PM	#3 (permalink)
Oldsguy Hot Rodder at heart Administrator Join Date: May 2004 Location: Lees Summit MO Posts: 5,315	Pretty cool song! They sound like a pretty good southern rock/blues band. Too bad they are so far away from Kansas City. __________________ Dan '77 Cutlass Supreme '46 2 door "The rocket 455.....it's a sledgehammer approach to a thumbtack world" LuxBlue of HAMB.

October 7th, 2007, 06:26 PM	#6 (permalink)
texasred Tom Servo's Stunt Double Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 824	BobGerometta@Yahoo.com __________________ Dad said, "Sometimes you read Job...sometimes you ARE Job!"

October 7th, 2007, 08:26 PM	#7 (permalink)
Oldsguy Hot Rodder at heart Administrator Join Date: May 2004 Location: Lees Summit MO Posts: 5,315	That book would be nice to have... __________________ Dan '77 Cutlass Supreme '46 2 door "The rocket 455.....it's a sledgehammer approach to a thumbtack world" LuxBlue of HAMB.

October 7th, 2007, 03:41 PM	#4 (permalink)
Olds64 Landyacht Club President Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Lawton, OK Posts: 4,203	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!

October 8th, 2007, 08:45 PM	#8 (permalink)
don71 feed the pig Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Central Missouri Posts: 226	I ordered one. Looking forward to putting some dirty finger prints on it __________________ 1971 Cutlass S Holiday coupe-455/th400 3.23 Oldsmobile they were meant to be driven.

October 9th, 2007, 07:08 AM	#9 (permalink)
Olds64 Landyacht Club President Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Lawton, OK Posts: 4,203	Thanks for the supplier info Norm. Also thanks for his e-mail CJ. I will definitely have to check it out!

October 16th, 2007, 06:51 PM	#10 (permalink)
don71 feed the pig Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Central Missouri Posts: 226	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 Holiday coupe-455/th400 3.23 Oldsmobile they were meant to be driven.

October 17th, 2007, 11:15 AM	#11 (permalink)
TheRuss Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 78	I grabbed one too. It looks like it's going to be a sweet read. Thanks for the heads-up.

October 18th, 2007, 06:41 PM	#13 (permalink)
Dapapadon Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 361	Ordered one today.

October 29th, 2007, 03:12 PM	#14 (permalink)
Dapapadon Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 361	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

November 14th, 2007, 07:13 AM	#15 (permalink)
72 Supreme Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Millville,N.J. Posts: 61	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. __________________

December 2nd, 2007, 08:55 PM	#16 (permalink)
66 Olznut Ca's Only Official OLZNUT Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Sunny So Cal Posts: 120	Autobooks, sweet, only a 30 minute drive for me! __________________ '66 442 in the body shop now, 400 E block waiting to go in.........

December 8th, 2007, 02:36 PM	#17 (permalink)
Olds64 Landyacht Club President Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Lawton, OK Posts: 4,203	Ordered one today. I can't wait to get it. It will be SWEET!

December 14th, 2007, 11:05 AM	#18 (permalink)
Olds64 Landyacht Club President Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Lawton, OK Posts: 4,203	I ordered one and it shipped out on Monday. How long does it usually take to come? Just wondering. I am anticipating receiving it. __________________ Ferris, my father loves this car more than life itself... Apparently, you don't understand! Ferris, he never drives it! He just rubs it with a diaper! Cameron Frye Ferris Bueller's Day Off 1986

December 16th, 2007, 07:35 AM	#19 (permalink)
72 Supreme Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Millville,N.J. Posts: 61	He mails them out via regular mail but you will find it is WELL worth the wait! __________________

December 16th, 2007, 07:55 AM	#20 (permalink)
Olds64 Landyacht Club President Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Lawton, OK Posts: 4,203	I am looking forward to it. I noticed that he shipped it standard mail. I am sure it will be here this week. __________________ Ferris, my father loves this car more than life itself... Apparently, you don't understand! Ferris, he never drives it! He just rubs it with a diaper! Cameron Frye Ferris Bueller's Day Off 1986

January 13th, 2008, 12:42 PM	#21 (permalink)
Fred H Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 11	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

January 13th, 2008, 12:44 PM	#22 (permalink)
Olds64 Landyacht Club President Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Lawton, OK Posts: 4,203	I got mine a week or two ago. It just took awhile because of the holiday season. It is an excellent book! __________________ Ferris, my father loves this car more than life itself... Apparently, you don't understand! Ferris, he never drives it! He just rubs it with a diaper! Cameron Frye Ferris Bueller's Day Off 1986

April 26th, 2008, 05:57 PM	#24 (permalink)
J-(Chicago) Seasoned beater pilot. Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Chicago Posts: 2,669	__________________ I'd rather have a numbers matching poker hand.

June 18th, 2009, 02:51 AM	#25 (permalink)
kurtdaniel Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 23	im so interested to have that book..i want to learn more about car parts espcially truck bed liners.. Last edited by kurtdaniel; June 22nd, 2009 at 07:43 PM..

June 20th, 2009, 03:09 AM	#26 (permalink)
mugzilla is Fast Enough ... Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: dogtown Posts: 801	My engine ??? is making a noise so I need one now ...

August 9th, 2009, 11:09 AM	#28 (permalink)
shazchristian1 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 2	CJ I'm gonna buy that book. Sure hope it give those play by play directions on how to build the 455 from just the block. Thanks to all who gave your input.

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