| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Buick | Regal | 1982-1987 |
| Chevy | El Camino | 1982-1987 |
| Malibu | 1978-1982 | |
| Monte Carlo | 1982-1988 | |
| GMC | Caballero | 1982-1987 |
| Oldsmobile | Calais | 1980-1984 |
| Cutlass | 1980-1988 | |
| Pontiac | Bonneville | 1984-1986 |
| Grand Prix | 1980, 1982-1987 | |
| LeMans | 1982-1983 |
GM G-Body Performance Upgrades 1978-1987 by S-A Design®. The photos in this edition are black and white. 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. This traditional and affordable front engine/rear-wheel-drive design lends itself to common upgrades and modifications for a wide range of high-performance applications, from drag racing to road racing. Many of the vehicles GM produced using this chassis were powered by V-8 engines, and others had popular turbocharged V-6 configurations. Some of the special-edition vehicles were outfitted with exclusive performance upgrades, which can be easily adapted to other G-Body vehicles. This service manual by Access Tools provides the most comprehensive repair information in paper format available on the market. This manual is produced using the highest quality printer available.
| Pages: 146 Pieces |
| Size: 8.5" x 11" |
| Format: Paperback |
| Illustrations: 395 b/w photos |
| Publisher: CarTech |
| ISBN: 9781613254943 |
Knowing which vehicles were equipped with which options, and how to best incorporate all the best-possible equipment is thoroughly covered in this book. 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. The aftermarket support for this chassis is huge, and the interchangeability and affordability are a big reason for its popularity. It's the last mass-produced V-8/rear-drive chassis that enthusiasts can afford and readily modify.
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. 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.
Joe Hinds
From the earliest age, Joe Hinds has been fascinated by performance cars. He first car was a '57 Chevy and he has owned and worked on countless cars since then. Hinds currently owns and operates Bulldawg Musclecars, which offers a variety of restoration and high-performance services. In particular, his shop has swapped the new-generation Hemi into various cars, including a 1970 'Cuda. Hinds' expertise and experience in the engine-swapping field makes him the ideal author for this subject.
S-A Design® is the brand name for a line of books owned by CarTech, Inc. that has been one of the leading publishers of how-to automotive titles for the hardcore enthusiast since 1993. S-A Design provides over 100 titles available for the enthusiast in a wide variety of formats – from print to digital to video. S-A Design publishing efforts include its traditional performance "S-A Design" titles along with race histories, biographies of industry icons, as well as a number of series that further assist readers with their projects. Many of these books have gained wide recognition as "the bible" of high performance engine design and assembly.