High-Performance C5 Corvette Builder's Guide

High-Performance C5 Corvette Builder's Guide

Author: Walt Thurn

Publisher: CarTech Inc

Published: 2007

Total Pages: 300

ISBN-13: 1932494332

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Walt Thurn shows you how to upgrade your Corvette's engine, from basic bolt-ons to serious engine modifications. There are also chapters on tweaking your suspension, drivetrain, brakes, wheels, and tires. This book features tables, charts, photos, and build sequences to explain how to correctly modify your C5 for drag racing, road racing, autocross, or simply to turn heads on cruise nights. Additionally, the book provides readers with a detailed model guide and horsepower rating of all Corvettes built from 1997 to 2004.


Corvette from the Inside

Corvette from the Inside

Author: Dave McLellan

Publisher:

Published: 2002

Total Pages: 308

ISBN-13:

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Celebrations begin this year to mark the 50th Anniversary of the Chevrolet Corvette. There's no one more qualified than Dave McLellan to reflect upon the remarkable endurance of this legendary American icon. Dave McLellan belongs to a select group by having been the second of only three Corvette Chief Engineers to date. He is also the very first Corvette Chief Engineer to sit down and write his view of the incredible story of America's foremost sports car.In Corvette from the Inside Dave McLellan talks about his years at the center of Corvette Engineering, his take on Corvette history and many of the details that have made the Corvette a perennial favorite with millions of Americans. As McLellan describes the incredible highs and lows in the life of the Corvette, he also paints the bigger picture of the American auto industry's ability to rebuild itself whenever its survival is threatened.McLellan uses every tool at his disposal to tell his story, including original sketches and charts drawn by him exclusively for this book, scores of archival photos from GM, photos from his personal collection, and of course his own first-hand memories of 32 years at General Motors. Whether you're interested in the Corvette from an engineering perspective or simply a fan of the celebrated sports car, you'll want to own a copy of Dave McLellan's Corvette from the Inside.


How to Build Max-Performance Chevy LT1/LT4 Engines

How to Build Max-Performance Chevy LT1/LT4 Engines

Author: Myron Cottrell

Publisher: CarTech Inc

Published: 2012

Total Pages: 138

ISBN-13: 1934709506

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GM's LT1/LT4 engines represented the highest level of small-block V-8 develop-ment for the period between the legendary small-block Chevrolet and the introduction of the LS-series V-8. They powered all of the hottest production vehicles of the 1990s, including the Corvette, Camaro/Firebird, and Caprice/Impala SS. These enhanced small-blocks were reliable and strong, and can be built to impressive performance levels on a relatively small budget, with the right upgrades. This book guides you through the factory and aftermarket components of the LT1/LT4 engines, offering sound performance advice and recommendations. Additionally, complete engine buildup recipes are provided, along with their respective horsepower and torque levels. You can follow the advice of experts and achieve targeted results for your own project.


Corvette C5 Performance Projects

Corvette C5 Performance Projects

Author: Richard Newton

Publisher:

Published:

Total Pages: 132

ISBN-13: 9781610608992

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With the new C6 on the market, C5's are becoming more affordable and will be modified in greater numbers by style- and performance-minded owners. Corvettes in general, have always been ideal for customizing and performance upgrades and the C5 is no exception. To date, C5 "how-to" information has been only available in enthusiast magazines. This book, a first-of-its-kind, features a detailed presentation on how to customize a C5's appearance with custom bodywork and alterations. It also walks C5 owners through a variety of performance modifications and shows how to efficiently execute several maintenance projects.


C5 Corvette Book of Knowledge

C5 Corvette Book of Knowledge

Author: Corvette central

Publisher: CreateSpace

Published: 2012-01-27

Total Pages: 156

ISBN-13: 9781469985961

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Chevrolet Corvette Buyers/Owners Guide for 1997-2004 Model Years (C5).


The Complete Book of Corvette

The Complete Book of Corvette

Author: Mike Mueller

Publisher: MotorBooks International

Published: 2012-01-23

Total Pages: 373

ISBN-13: 0760341400

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Details every model, including prototypes and factory racers.


Corvette C6

Corvette C6

Author: Phil Berg

Publisher: Motorbooks

Published: 2004-11-20

Total Pages: 160

ISBN-13: 9780760318652

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2004 marks the introduction of the 6th-generation Corvette as a 2005 model. As with any new-generation Corvette, anticipation is rampant. C6 represents an important departure from C5 both in terms of exterior and interior styling and chassis dynamics. It features a revamped platform (to be shared with the new Cadillac XLR roadster), fixed headlights (for the first time since 1962) and an edgier, more compact body. This GM-licensed book takes the enthusiast on an illustrated tour of how C6 developed from the drawing board to the production line.- Officially Licensed by GM- Full development details and technical specifications- First-person stories from key Corvette engineers and designers.


Original Corvette 1968-1982

Original Corvette 1968-1982

Author: Tom Falconer Thomas Falconer James Mann

Publisher:

Published:

Total Pages: 156

ISBN-13: 9781610591300

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Written and designed for casual enthusiasts, as well as restorers who want to determine which parts, accessories and colors will restore their cars to factory-original condition, every title in the Bay View Original Series provides a huge selection of color photography, comprehensive factory records, thorough specifications, detailed parts lists and nostalgic period literature. The third generation Corvettes, built from 1968 through 1982, are the most affordable and frequently driven 'Vettes, barring the new models. This all-color guide depicts all editions from these model years -- including the ultra-fast L88 454 and ZL1 427, in addition to the standard 350 -- while carefully detailing engines, interiors and bodies.


Porsche 928

Porsche 928

Author: David Hemmings

Publisher:

Published: 2021-05-15

Total Pages: 96

ISBN-13: 9781398106680

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Lavishly illustrated with full-colour digital photography, this is the inside story of the car designed to replace the iconic Porsche 911.