GM G-Body Performance Upgrades 1978-1987 (Performance How-To)
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| Rating | : | 4.28 (679 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1613250320 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 144 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-01-04 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
a great guide to starting researching doing your swap As a Monte Carlo owner for 30 years, and already did one swap, this book gave me LOTS of info, a great guide to starting researching doing your swap,or just about ANY other thing you would want to do to your G-body GM! Only issue I have is it's 3 years old now, and the main reason I got it was that I'm considering an LS-3 swap, and there's a flood of new products on the market since then, never the less, a GREAT book to start. Great Book! Cassidy Sivertson Lots of good information on g body cars here! Everything from engine swaps to braking and suspension upgrades are covered as well as info on what to look for if you are shopping for a g body.. Amazon Customer said Five Stars. Everything I need to know about upgrading my car
"If a G-body project is something you're consideringand you shouldthen this title should be at the top of the shopping list." -American Car Magazine, May 2014 (American Car Magazine 2014-04-16)"The book is essentially a bible to anyone that knows or loves the G-Body style cars from 1978-1987." -Parts Pro, September 2013 (Parts Pro 2013-09-06)"If you want to build your G-body to go, stop and handle to your expectations and beyond, 'GM G-Body Performance Upgrades 1978-1987' can guide you to your ultimate goal." -Hemmings Motor News, December 2013 (Hemmings Motor News 2013-11-04)"this is one book that every owner and enthusiast of GM's G-Body cars should own." -Richard Lentinello, Hemmings Classic Car, February 2014 (Richard Lentinello Hemmings Classic Car 2013-12-17)
Some of the special-edition vehicles were outfitted with exclusive performance upgrades, which can be easily adapted to other G-Body vehicles. Knowing which vehicles were equipped with which options, and how to best incorporate all the best-possible equipment is thoroughly covered in this book. There is also great information for use when shopping for a G-Body, including what areas to be aware of or check for possible corrosion, what options to look for, and what should be avoided. The General Motors G-Body is one of the manufacturer's most popular chassis, and includes cars such as Chevrolet Malibu, Monte Carlo, and El Camino; the Buick Regal, Grand National, and GNX; the Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme; the Pontiac Grand Prix, and more. Many of the vehicles GM produced using this chassis were powered by V-8 engines, and others had popular turbocharged V-6 configurations. A solid collection of upgrades including brakes, suspension, and the installation of GMs most popular modern engine-the LS-Series V-8-are all covered in great detail. No other book on the performance aspects of a GM G-Body has been published until now, and this book will serve as the bible to G-Body enthusiasts for years to come.. This traditional and affordable front engine/rear-wheel-drive design lends itself to common upgrades and modificat