Chapter 1: History and Inspection Powertrain Options Handling Workspace Project Car Inspection Tuning Chapter 2: Bolt-on Components and Engine Modification Intake/Exhaust Airflow Gaining 25 to 30-Plus Horsepower Intake Manifold Preparation and Installation Camshaft Performance Gains Cylinder Head Replacement Ignition System Chapter 3: Crate Engines and Aftermarket Engine Control Performance Engine Options Factory ECM Limitations and Aftermarket Controller Options A/C Control Switch Chapter 4: LS Engine and Transmission Retrofit Gen V LT1 Chassis and Transmission Considerations for LS Swaps Making the Connections: LS Wire Harness and Module Chapter 5: Nitrous Oxide, Supercharging, and Turbocharging N2O Systems Turbocharging Supercharging Chapter 6: Fuel System Fuel Filters Fuel-Pressure Requirements Fuel Tanks, Pumps, and Senders Vapor Recovery Regarding Tank Pressure Building a Performance Fuel System Fuel-Pump Voltage Concerns Fuel-Injector Design and Early Challenges Common Failures and Cleaning Myths Diagnosing, Sizing, and Upgrading Fuel Injectors Formulas and Maintenance Chapter 7: Exhaust System Exhaust Manifolds Emissions Systems Header Gasket and Fastener Choices H-Pipe or X-Pipe Exhaust Cutouts Muffler Drone Preventing Spark-Plug Wire Damage Chapter 8: Heat Management: Radiator and Cooling Fan Heat Soak Major Cooling System Improvement Cooling System Performance Maintenance: Prevention is Key Radiators Engine Oil Coolers and Plumbing Water Flow Enhancement Cooling Fan Operation How to Circumvent ECM Control of Cooling Fans Cooling System Troubleshooting Chapter 9: Automatic Transmission Upgrades: 700-R4, MD8, and 4L60 TV Cable Testing and Adjustment Rebuild, Upgrade, or Service Maintenance is Key Fluid Choices and Costs Shift Kits Valve Bodies Accumulators-Servos Torque Converters Transmission Removal and Installation Highlights Flexplates Chapter 10: Manual Transmission Information and Options 1984-1988 4+3 DNE Overdrive 1989-1996 C4 ZF 6-Speed Tremec Performance TKO and TKX 5-Speed Installation Tips: Torque-Beam Mounting, Alignment, and Torquing Chapter 11: Clutches, Driveshaft, Axle Shafts, and Differential Driveshaft, Axle Shafts, Wheel-Bearing Hubs, and Universal Joints Differential Strength and Model- Specific Applications Chapter 12: Suspension and Steering Suspension Goals Rack-and-Pinion Steering Upgrades Steering Warnings Rear Suspension Banski Rear Suspension Links Build Your Own Rear Suspension Rods Chapter 13: Maximum Cornering Shock Absorbers Coilover Suppliers Sway Bars/Anti-Roll Bars Reduce the Flex Underbody Brace Alignment: Driving Techniques Alignment Modifications for Maximum Positive Caster Chapter 14: Performance Brake Kits Standard Brakes Parking Brake Transmission Brake Basic Upgrades Brake Fluid Testing Brake Maintenance Caliper Distortion Corvette Factory Upgrade Options Aftermarket Brake Kit: Wheel Choices Parking Brake Master Cylinder Proportioning Valves Power Brake Boosters: ABS/ EBTCM Brake Cooling Final Thoughts Chapter 15: Wheel and Tire Combinations Chapter 16: Interior Modifications and Race Preparation Fire Safety Interior Performance Enhancements Roll Bars/Cages Gauges Chapter 17: Feature: Gary Bitner Source Guide.