The Chevelle is one of the most enduring and endearing muscle cars of its era, but original equipment on the A-Body Chevelle does not perform near modern standards. Suspension, steering, brake, and enginetechnology has taken a giant leap forward since the 1960s and 1970s. Many Chevelle owners want to bring their cars into the modern era and enjoy all the benefits of this cutting-edge handling, braking, and ride comfort, coupled with the supreme thrill of driving a classic V-8 muscle car. Author Cole Quinnell guides you through completing the best modifications for your particular use and car. He demonstrates comprehensive upgrades to every component group of the car: chassis, suspension, brakes, transmission, driveline, engine, interior, and electrics. He explains each step of a product installation from planning, selecting the right tools and materials, removing the stock part, and then correctly installing the new part or performing the modification. With these instructions, enthusiast car owners can upgrade each component group on their cars. Projects include high-performance ignition, rack-and-pinion steering system, tubular A-arms, six-speed transmission, front subframe, and much more. Installing a modern GM LS engine is a popular project, and Quinnell details this complex install from start to finish. Only book to provide comprehensive performance projects for the A-Body Chevelle. Step-by-step procedures guide the reader through each stage to ensure the reader confidently completes projects. All projects are applicable to other A-Body cars, including Pontiac GTO, Olds 4-4-2, and Buick GS.
