High-Performance C5 Corvette Builder's Guide

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Item # SA127  ISBN: 978193294334




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The magnificent-looking C5 offers a great platform for performance modifications. Almost 250,000 total were sold between 1997 and 2004. Available with LS1 and LS6 engines, the C5 Corvette was a giant leap forward in performance from the C4. With the introduction of the C6, they are now becoming more affordable, which is good news for enthusiasts.

High-Performance C5 Corvette Builder's Guide starts with a brief development history of the C5 and a discussion of the different models available. It provides tips on buying a C5 and discusses routine maintenance to keep your C5 in tip-top running condition. From there the book goes into in-depth overviews on the C5's suspension, wheels, tires, braking system, driveline, and engine.

The book contains information on basic bolt-ons as well as serious modifications. Also included are tables, charts, color pictures, and build sequences. Learn how to correctly modify your C5 for drag racing, road racing, autocross, or to simply make heads turn on cruise nights.

Table of Contents

• Introduction to the C5
• Buying a C5 That is Right for You
• Suspension Upgrades
• Wheels and Tires
• Brakes
• Driveline
• Basic Engine Bolt-ons
• Serious Engine Modifications
• Drag Racing
• Autocrossing
• Road Racing

About the Author

Walt Thurn has been involved with Corvettes since 1963. He has written many how-to articles on street Corvettes. Along with his racing coverage, he has written a number of how-to tech articles about C3, C4, C5, and C6 Corvettes.

High-Performance C5 Corvette Builder's Guide