Table Of Contents: Acknowledgments 4 Introduction 5 Chapter 1: Engine Modifications 6 Inspection and Testing 7 Intake Manifolds 10 Cylinder Heads 12 Camshaft Selection and Installation 16 Chapter 2: Crate Engine or LS Engine? 19 Crate Engines 19 Crate Sources 20 LS Engines 21 LS1 Install 25 Engine Setup and Tuning 33 Chapter 3: Power Adders 34 Nitrous Oxide 34 Nitrous Flow Control 38 Supercharging and Turbocharging 40 Superchargers 40 Turbochargers 42 Intercoolers 43 Chapter 4: Performance Fuel Systems 44 Carburetors 44 Carb Sources 45 Fuel Injection 49 EFI Manufacturer Options 50 Wiring 51 Fuel System 53 Aftermarket Fuel Tanks 56 Fuel Lines 60 Chapter 5: Exhaust Systems 62 Headers 63 Exhaust System Obstacles 69 Catalytic Converters 70 Mufflers 70 Kit Options 71 Chapter 6: Performance Cooling System 73 Cooling System Design 73 Radiator Choice 75 Tube Requirements 75 Coolant Flow Rate 77 Cooling Fans 77 Ancillary Cooling Systems 81 Cooling System Tips 83 Accessory Drive Systems 83 Aftermarket Kits 86 Chapter 7: Transmissions and Drivelines 88 Manual Transmission Technology 88 Transmission Gearing 89 Transmission Options 90 Clutches 94 Automatic Transmissions 97 Modify or Swap? 98 The Ultimate Swap: A 4L60E 101 Transmission Installation 102 Chapter 8: Driveline 105 Differential 106 Axle and Driveshaft 115 Universal Joints 115 Chapter 9: Aftermarket Chassis Installation 117 Do You Need One? 117 Three Project Examples 118 Prep for Body Removal 120 Body Cushion Removal 122 Lifting the Body 123 Suspension and Drivetrain Installation 126 Chapter 10: Chassis Modifications 129 Damage Inspection 130 Front Suspension and Steering 130 Rear Suspension 139 Springs 143 Shocks 143 Coil-Over Kits 144 Anti-Roll Bars 145 Chassis Stiffening and Bracing 146 Alignment 146 Chapter 11: Brake Upgrades 148 Calipers 149 Disc Pads 151 Disc Brake Rotors 151 Brake Bias 155 Brake Boosters 155 Brake Fluid 158 Brake Bleeding 158 Performance Brake Kits 158 Chapter 12: Wheels and Tires 161 Wheels 161 Wheel Fitment 164 Wheel Upkeep 164 Tires 166 Tire Balancing 167 Tire Wear 168 Chapter 13: Interior Upgrades 169 Seat Belts 169 Rollbars 170 Roll Cages 172 Seating 172 Gauges 173 Steering Wheels 174 Pedal Pads 175 Safety Equipment 175 Source Guide 176.