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Old 12-19-2010, 03:10 PM
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Default Introducing another New F-body Publication:

Much thanks go to Adrian and Robb at Internet Brands and the LS1tech Administration for allowing me permission to discuss my books.

Many of you guys are familiar with my other publication “How to Build and Modify GM LS-Series Engines” as discussed on the forums last year in this thread: https://ls1tech.com/forums/generatio...blication.html I have received a great deal of positive feedback on that publication and I hope everyone else that has used it have found it to be helpful.

Now I would like to take the opportunity to discuss my most recently published Handbook titled: “1993-2002 Camaro and Firebird Performance Handbook”

I've been meaning to post information on this publication for a few months, but have been working on finishing up my 3rd manual which took very much of my free time up. More on that later, but it is an LS-Swap and Retrofit manual, it should be an extremely helpful addition.

The F-Body Handbook is a little different than a typical “How-To” type publication. This book helps the reader choose his or her own route for performance parts and upgrades - based on application and goals for the entire vehicle. The beginning chapters first introduce entry level topics including suspension upgrades, braking system requirements, drive-train durability improvements, and then intake and exhaust system modifications. In the latter chapters we discuss more involved components such as external and internal engine modifications for both the LT1 and LS1 engines, automatic and manual transmission performance, and finally upgrades including superchargers, turbochargers and nitrous oxide choices - all the while without complicating the discussion.

Each chapter has an introduction about the subject matter and then thoroughly explains each components function and why these are necessary for the goals of the user: Whether it is a street car, street/track, full drag race, or autocross, just about every example is covered.

Here is a quick list of the Table of Contents:

Ch. 1 - Introduction, History and Features
Ch. 2 - Suspension Upgrades
Ch. 3 - Braking Systems and Drivetrain
Ch. 4 - Intake and Exhaust Systems
Ch. 5 - Engine Bolt-Ons, Cooling Fueling, and Ignition
Ch. 6 - Transmissions, Converters, and Clutches
Ch. 7 - Power Adders: Superchargers, Turbochargers and Nitrous Oxide
Ch. 8 - Cylinder Heads and Camshafts

Finally, here is a preview courtesy of Google Books:
http://books.google.com/books?id=Elp...ed=0CEQQ6AEwBQ


The book is available through the publisher Motorbooks @ http://qbookshop.com/products/147260...-Handbook.html
Use the Promo code “DECEMBER” in the cart and receive 30% off for the month of December on any Motorbooks publications. I'll update coupon codes as I find them.

Additionally the book is also available through numerous bookstores both online and on shelves through places such as Barnes and Noble and Borders. Amazon.com is also a great source and usually has the best pricing. A link to all my publications on Amazon is listed in my signature.

I hope you guys enjoy this one as much as my 1st publication.
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Looks like a very promising book! Congrats on getting it published!
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Originally Posted by djfury05
Looks like a very promising book! Congrats on getting it published!
Thanks!
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Can this be purchased as an e-book or .pdf file?
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Originally Posted by HexT
Can this be purchased as an e-book or .pdf file?
Not that I know of. The most likely was Google books and I could not find an electronic version when I looked. If I hear of any updates I'll post.
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I definetly look forward to picking this book up.
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Nice
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no more digging thru the forums
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sounds like a great book and i will be looking forward to purchasing this book, since now i own my first f-body.
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i think ill have to pick up a copy of that, looks to be pretty informative.
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I'll be picking one up. Great to have info all in one book instead of searching everywhere for it.
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Buying now, good deal with 30% off too! Thanks. Buying one for me and one for my brother.
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Originally Posted by MYSTIC-1SC
I definetly look forward to picking this book up.
Cool, I believe the links I have are the best deals. Walk-in bookstores would be higher since they are at full retail.

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Nice
Thanks!

Originally Posted by TA_BUD
no more digging thru the forums
Well the forums are also a great resource, imagine modding LS1 15+ years ago. We'd all be in the LS1 stone age (circa 1999!) instead of staying at the peak.

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sounds like a great book and i will be looking forward to purchasing this book, since now i own my first f-body.
Yes, this would be a great addition for a new F-body owner. I hope you get a chance to check it out!

Originally Posted by JM0523
i think ill have to pick up a copy of that, looks to be pretty informative.
I hope it is, spent a lot of time making sure it has something for everyone.

Originally Posted by sscamaroburn02
I'll be picking one up. Great to have info all in one book instead of searching everywhere for it.
Yes, it will be a great resource for almost any F-body owner (LT1 too!) I tried to fit everything in it I could.

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Buying now, good deal with 30% off too! Thanks. Buying one for me and one for my brother.
I thought everyone would like that deal! 30% off is really generous and probably the most I've seen the publisher take off, it is normally 20-25%. Should make a great X-mas present.
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looks to be nicely done and laid out.
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Very nice, good luck w/ the publishing.
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just ordered
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Nice, now I know what to use my Borders gift card on!!
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Ordered mine.




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