Camaro & Firebird Performance Projects: 1970-1981 - Softcover

Tann, Jeff

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1613253702 ISBN 13: 9781613253700

Publisher: Cartech, 2013

Synopsis

While the first-generation Chevy Camaros and Pontiac Firebirds are iconic cars that command high sale prices in restored and unmodified form, the second-generation Camaros and Firebirds are much more affordable. These Camaros often sell for only a few thousand dollars, and as a relative bargain compared to the early cars, many owners use these cars as a blank canvas to build an all-out performance car. Not only are the second-generation cars great platforms for modification, owners don't have to feel guilty about heavily modifying an extremely rare or valuable collector car that the first-generation cars represent. <p>Several million Camaros and Firebirds were built from 1970-1981. Many of these were sparsely equipped cars with six-cylinder or small V-8 engines and are perfect candidates for a full pro-touring treatment. There is a huge and growing amount of aftermarket support for these cars, with engine, drivetrain, brake, steering, and suspension parts being offered. Many owners are installing multi-link or Air Ride suspension, four-wheel disc brakes, quicker steering gears, stroker or late-model engines, modern overdrive transmissions, and other cutting-edge performance parts. <p>Like all editions in the Performance Projects series, this book covers the wide range of modifications, from borderline basic to in-depth and complex. Included modifications are supercharger installs, head swaps, ignition and carburetor mods, brake upgrades, transmission, differential and driveline upgrades, engine bolt-ons, multi-link rear suspensions, and more. This book is an essential tool for the second-gen enthusiast looking to modify their car. 

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Review

...is worthwhile reading for anyone planning to get moving on their second-gen. It's geared more towards the Pro Touring than the Street/Strip side of the scene but there'd be info in here that's valuable whichever way your project was going. It starts with some of the bolt on basics, like cam, carb, intake, and exhaust swaps, covers some chassis tips like lowering subframe connectors and even tubbing, and, interestingly, there's a chapter concerned with paring weight from the overall package. Then it goes on to tell you how to install power windows....if you have a working knowledge of basic mechanics, you'll find it worth your while. It's very clearly illustrated in full colour throughout, and would doubtless be very useful to anyone considering ungrading their Camaro or Firebird.....good reading! --American Car Magazine, December, 2013

About the Author

Author Jeff Tann is a veteran automotive magazine editor/writer/photographer with 30-year track record for creating exemplary tech articles. Jeff worked for Hot Rod Magazine, Popular Hot Rodding magazine, and was the editor of Muscle Car Classics magazine, Rod & Custom magazine, and Super Rod magazine. He is currently restoring a 1978 Gold Special Edition Trans Am and a 1967 Firebird 400 that will be a corporate giveaway car.

Edition details

• Publisher: Cartech
• Publication date: 2013
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1613253702
• ISBN 13: 9781613253700
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 178