About a half-million Corvettes
were sold between 1968 and 1982, and the distinctive Shark body style
with the combination of V-8 power has gained legendary status. Some
Corvettes are too rare and valuable to be modified. These include the
big-block cars built between 1968-1974, which command big dollars at
auctions. However, the vast majority of Corvettes, built between 1975
and 1982, are affordable and plentiful, and these are ideal for
high-performance builds.
Many Corvettes from this era
are often considered weekend
cruisers because they carry
antiquated brakes, steering, and suspension, and also anemic V-8 engines
with 165-220 horsepower. Lacking modern technology, these 31-year-old
or older cars are ripe for a
high-performance transformation.
And with the right build-up
plan, products, and services, they
can become high-performance
sports cars that rival current
sports cars on the road today.
Corvette expert and builder Chris Petris shows how to transform a
mundane C3 into a standout, high-performance car. The most popular
upgrades to every component group are covered, including engine,
transmission, differential, front suspension, rear suspension, steering,
chassis, electrics, interior, tires and wheels and more. With this
information, you will confidently know all the products and procedures
that make the car as a whole a far better performer than stock.
Corvette C3: How to Build &
Modify is the ideal book for the at-home mechanic as well as the adept
enthusiast supervising the build-up of a Corvette.
? Swap in a GM LS engine for
vastly improved performance and economy over a stock engine
? Modify and install best
products for performance that rivals modern cars
? Features extensive frame and
suspension upgrades for better handling
About the Author
Chris Petris, President of
Petris Enterprises, restores and modifies Corvettes on a daily basis at
his specialty business. He is an ASE Master Certified Technician and has
performed many C3 high-performance build-ups at his own shop. He managed
the Corvette service center for Eckler?s and has worked behind the
scenes at Greenwood Automotive.
Currently, Petris is a contributing technical editor for Auto Enthusiast
magazine. He has also been a Bloomington Gold School technical
instructor for 11 years.
Author: Chris Petris
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ISBN: 9781613250334
Publisher: CarTech
Binding Type: Paperback
Illustrations: 362 B&W photos and charts
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Pages: 176
Printing Status: In Print
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