Chevrolet Camaro

Renowned engine builder and technical writer David Vizard turns his attention to extracting serious horsepower from small-block Chevy engines while doing it on a budget. This book is an all-new color edition of a previous best seller.

Provides in-depth information and photography for restoring these popular cars. It covers all aspects of restoration, including drivelines, bodywork, interior and trim, suspension, brakes, chassis, steering and more.

A quality, step-by-step Workbench Book and DVD combination that shows you how to build a street or racing small-block. The book includes more than 650 photos and a 2 hour DVD.

Author Ruggles presents identification guidelines, and walks through the complete disassembly, repair and upgrade, and assembly processes. Readers will learn how to test their transmission for proper operation before installing it in the car.

Several million Camaros and Firebirds were built from 1970-1981. Many are perfect candidates for a full pro-touring treatment. This book is an essential tool for the second-gen enthusiast looking to modify their car to perform at its best.

GM LS Series Cylinder Head Guide reviews every readily available factory and aftermarket cylinder head designed for the GM LS-Series engines, and delivers the facts about each in an easily comparable and easy to use format.

By building a big-cube small-block, you can have all the additional torque and horsepower of a big-block. In this all-new color edition, Graham Hansen takes a step-by-step approach to selecting the best parts for the perfect build.

In-depth chapters on design, engine prep, and assembly show you how to develop your own big-block Chevy to its full potential. Whether your big-block is destined for life in a street car, a race car, or even a boat, the wealth of information in this book will ensure you can design, build, and crush the competition with your own killer big-block Chevy!

Investigates every component of these engines, discussing their strong and weak points and identifying characteristics. Upgrades and modifications for both improved power and enhanced durability are described and explained in full.

Readers are shown how to get the optimal machining performed, select the ideal parts, and assemble the strongest big block engine for a budget of $1,500 to $15,000.

Enthusiasts have embraced the GM Turbo 400 automatics for years, and the popularity of these transmissions is not slowing down. Ruggles walks through the step-by-step rebuild and performance upgrade procedures in a series of full-color photos.

Provides complete parts interchange information, allowing the hot rodder to custom build his own high-performance version of the famous Chevy "Rat" motor from off-the-shelf factory parts. Includes factory part numbers, casting marks, production histories, suppliers, performance capabilities of various components, etc.

Fitting a TPI system to an older engine isn't hard, but is does require a good deal of knowledge of basic induction systems and computerized controls. This manual takes the reader through the fuel injection system and the fitting of a TPI system.

Covers rockers, lifters, valves & springs, retainers, guides, pushrods, and cam drives, detailed information on how to degree a cam and choose the proper cam for your application. Matching cams to cylinder heads and analyzing port flow are included.

Chock full of tips and tricks that will have your engine making more power than the competition. Readers will also benefit from the advice of top engine builder Keith Dorton, and will follow the builds from 3 famous engine builders.

Subjects covered include tool requirements, engine removal and teardown, inspection, parts, machine work and clean-up, final engine assembly, and start-up. This book is essential for enthusiasts looking to rebuild their big-block Chevy.

Covers the latest information on all Gen I and Gen II Chevy small blocks. Chapters explain techniques for preparing blocks, crankshafts, connecting rods, pistons, cylinder heads, and much more.

Includes Firebird, Trans Am, Formula, Convertible, Coupe, Ram Air, WS6, Firehawk, Camaro, Z28, V6, Convertible, SS.

Models covered include: 427, Dana 427, SS350, Nickey 427, Z28, SS396, Z29, ZL1, Penske Camaro, Yenko Super Z, Turbo Six.

Hot Rod' reports on the Chevrolet 302 and 327 small block muscle engines. Covering: blueprinting the Z-28 engine, 572hp unblown 327, 467hp 327, 501hp from 302, best heads for the 327 & 302, supercharging the 327.

Covering modifying for horsepower, quarter mile techniques, racing Impala & SS performance, engineering the 348-409, specifications & history. Great tips and techniques help you get the most from your Chevy for street or strip.

Hot Rod reports on Chevrolet's big block musclecar performance engines. Covering: race preparation, low budget 550hp 427, modifying heads, engine build-up, 650hp 427, the mystery motor, 515hp 396, 427.

Hot Rod reports on Chevrolet's powerful big- block V-8 combinations. Covering: 600 hp 454 street rat, build low compression and high torque, the Yenko 502, 1000 hp from 498, affordable 612 hp 496, Street heads.

The engines covered include Bow Tie Blocks, Nitrous, Merlin Blocks & Blowers, 468 CID, 496 CID, 510 CID, 572 CID, 604 CID, and 705 CID.

Information offered in this book will teach you: how to build a contemporary street machine, how to build a flat-out F-Body, bolt-on performance tips, vinyl top replacement, how to reupholster bucket seats, and more.