Gm late model cars 20162019 chevy camaro 20102015 chevy camaro 20082009 pontiac g8 20142017 chevy ss 19932002 f body 20042006 pontiac gto 19962006 w body 20042007 cadillac ctsv 20032009 ssrtrailblazer ss. For nearly 50 years, weve fueled the passion of automotive enthusiasts. Gm gbody performance upgrades 19781987 joe hinds on. Big bbody handling upgrades chevy high performance magazine. This manual provides exstensive information documenting these changes. Chevrolet and gm performance parts for your hot rod, car, or. Build the racing car of your dreams with the latest upgrades from chevrolet performance. The camaro went on sale september 29 th, 1966 for 1967. I often talk to people who have purchased thousands of dollars worth of parts and spent countless hours making modifications, only to be frustrated because their vehicle. Get ready to maximize the go, stop and handle expectations of your car. Dragrace thru big brake kits torque arm and 4link systems available.
The performance versions such as the iroc camaros and ws6 trans ams are already very competent handling cars, even by modern standards. Book by cadillac on hold as gm rethinks the business. It was called corvette, named after a class of small, maneuverable warships. The perfect book for modifying muscle car electrical circuits for cooling fans and or power windows, wiring a hot rod from scratch, or adding a big stereo and other conveniences to modern performance cars. The occasion was the 1953 general motors motorama, a precursor to todays auto shows. This sa129p cartech book covers the following high performance diesel engine buid up top. Sep 12, 20 the primary goal of this book is to provide solid and specific information on how to build your g body into the safe, reliable, high performance vehicle that you want. Nov 05, 2018 book by cadillac on hold as gm rethinks the business. Positioning the ls engine in the engine compartment and packaging its equipment is a crucial part of the swap process. The gns performance corner carving buick ttype graces the cover of the new 144 page gm g body book by cartech.
Millions of gm cars and trucks have been built with turbo 350 automatic transmissions. The gm g body is one of the manufacturers most popular chassis. Sedan body style has a fixed post or pillar that is a part of the door or body. Gm performance parts chevy performance parts classic. Chevrolet and gm performance parts for your hot rod, car.
Gm junkies has cast off the chains of region, platform and past and is dedicated to bringing fun to fans of all general. Know that when you shop with us, you are receiving the absolute lowest. Jul, 2015 the car getting the new rear end in the video is a chevelle, but almost any chevrolet, or gm car applies here for installing their crate rear end. In addition to genuine gm parts and accessories, we also offer aftermarket parts and accessories from. It was closely related to the original rearwheel drive gm c and gm d platforms, and was used for convertibles, hardtops, coupes, sedans, and station wagons.
The car getting the new rear end in the video is a chevelle, but almost any chevrolet, or gm car applies here for installing their crate rear end. These maintenance, repair, powertrain, and collision components are designed, engineered, and tested to rigorous standards and are backed by general motors. Brakes 5different kits with options bolton protouring systems and components. It was closely related to the original rearwheel drive gm c and gm d platforms, and was used for convertibles. Founded in the late 1960s, chevrolet performanceformerly gm performancewas originally created to supply the trans am racing teams with high performance parts.
Zzp 3800 grand prix, monte carlo, regal, bonneville, impala. Veteran author and ls engine swap master jefferson bryant reveals all the criteria to consider when choosing an ls engine for a swap project. Gm parts online wholesale gm parts direct to your door. There always comes a time when the old transmission shows signs of wear. From the back cover while some may have perceived the gm g body as a runofthemill midsize passenger car, the g body was indeed capable of spectacular performance, and models such. It became the workhorse of general motors automatic transmissions, used in truck applications and anywhere else there was a need for a strong unit to handle hightorque engines, heavy vehicles, and. This sa129p cartech book covers the following highperformance diesel engine buid up topics. Gm gbody performance upgrades 19781987 ebook by joe hinds.
Gm genuine parts and acdelco original equipment are the true gm oe parts installed during the production of your chevrolet. It was first used in buick and cadillac applications, and was quickly adapted to other models. The gm gbody is probably the most beloved chassis in auto history. Exstensive changes were made to the 700r4 transmission for the 1987 model year. Gm performance parts classic muscle parts classic gm. Coilover, airspring, and stock configurations fabricated 9 fab9 or oem housings. No other book on the performance aspects of a gm gbody has been published until now, and this book will serve as the bible to gbody enthusiasts for years to come. Pace performance offers world famous engine combinations that cant be beat. Gms midsize abody platform was extremely successful in the 1960s and early1970s. Gm gbody performance upgrades 19781987 by joe hinds. The gm 4l60e series are great transmissions used for decades in performance vehicles, but their reputation has somewhat suffered because oldschool mods never significantly improved durability. With his proven style, ruggles goes through the stepbystep rebuild and performance upgrade procedures in a series of fullcolor. From the back cover while some may have perceived the gm gbody as a runofthemill midsize passenger car, the gbody was indeed capable of spectacular performance, and models such. General motors introduced the th400 transmission in 1964.
Of course anything with a third brake light is a newer car to me. In honor of our departed fbodies, lets take a a moment to look back through its 35year timeline to see some of the good, and not so good times of our favorite pony car. Gm classic muscle cars 19671969 fbody 19701981 fbody 19681974 xbody. Once you pick an appropriate model, the next step is to determine what you want from your project. The gm b platform also known as gm b body was general motors fullsize rearwheel drive automobile platform from 19261996. Gm mid muscle cars 19751979 xbody 19821992 fbody 19911996 bbody 19781987 gbody. During this era the abody platform seemed to be the perfect size not too big like gms behemoth bbody and cbody offerings or too. The light and medium duty body builder manuals that are published by upfitter integration contain a wide range of technical information, including electrical schematics, body and frame dimensions, exhaust system modification, etc the body builders manual contains information that may be used in addition to the incomplete vehicle document ivd. Gm mid muscle cars 19751979 x body 19821992 f body 19911996 b body 19781987 g body.
Gm gbody performance upgrades 19781987 cartech books. This book will walk you through a wide range of high performance applications to upgrade. Jul 22, 20 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. The gm gbody is one of the manufacturers most popular chassis. By popular demand, the high performance diesel builders guide is again being published by cartech books. Pace performance is proud to offer performance engines for your gm, mopar, and ford street machines. Especially in extreme racing applications, modern horsepower demands modern parts, and thats what sonnax delivers. Honestly, i wasnt going to include these cars in the book. At this site you can find books and repair manuals about 1978 to 1987 gm g body performance upgrades. With any of the common gs you arent going to hurt the value with an engine swap, and that awesome universal bellhousing 2004r trans will mate to any gm gasoline v8, from a big block chevy to a 455 olds v8 youll need an adapter for an ls motor though, may need to beef it up to handle the power though. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that. Unless specifically noted to the contrary herein, vehicles equipped with chevrolet performance parts may not meet. If you are planing on building a g body this book is a must have.
But when these products were released to the public, it transformed gm performance into an industry leader. May 02, 2011 check out these big b body handling upgrades. Sep 28, 2014 gms midsize abody platform was extremely successful in the 1960s and early1970s. Here at we offer the entire line of small blocks, big blocks, engine components and upgrades including camaro, corvette, ls and lsx, silverado, sonic or other vehicle. Gm gbody performance upgrades 19781987 97816250327. Although not quite the stout heavyduty performer as its big brother, the turbo 400, the turbo 350 transmission is a fine, durable, capable, and when modified, stout performer in its own right. Im a ford guy,so didnt have much experience with gm stuff,but ive always liked the g body cars,and recently picked up an all original 80 regal. This book is packed with tons of useful information regarding brakes, suspension, drivetrain, interior and much more. The hbodies are all based on the same suspension, have a lot in common and can share a lot of the chevy v8 monza and aftermarket v8 vega parts. The video goes over the install stepbystep, and mentions the common problems encountered in the process. Gm gbody performance projects 19781987 performance howto.
Ford and chrysler with their midsize offerings just couldnt seem to match the sales of gms extremely popular abodies. Free shipping usps media mail in the continental usa. If youre looking to build the performance of your gm gbody, look no further than gm gbody performance upgrades 1978 1987. It is currently phasing out the 6l806l90 transmissions although it hasnt done its all the way yet. Zzp 3800 grand prix, monte carlo, regal, bonneville. Now the companys parts are spread throughout the market and can be. Read it now enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download. Give the chassis an enhaced stiff feel with this lightweight aluminum strut tower brace. In addition to genuine gm parts and accessories, we also offer aftermarket parts and accessories from auto meter, royal purple, gm restoration, and more. The history of the 19672002 gm fbody chevy hardcore. Although you can look a lot of stuff on the internet,theres nothing like the book sitting there. Read gm gbody performance upgrades 19781987 online by joe. Other automakers find subscription signups are soft. You are guided through selecting or fabricating motor mounts for the project.
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