1978-1987 GM G-Body Performance Upgrades

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Find out how this traditional and affordable front engine/rear-wheel-drive design lends itself to common upgrades and modifications for a wide range of high-performance applications, from drag racing to road racing. Many of the vehicles GM produced using this chassis were powered by V-8 engines, and others had popular turbocharged V-6 configurations. Some of the special-edition vehicles were outfitted with exclusive performance upgrades, which you can easily adapt to other G-Body vehicles.

This book explains which vehicles were equipped with which options, and how to best incorporate all the best-possible equipment. A solid collection of upgrades, including brakes, suspension, and the installation of GMs most popular modern engine-the LS Series V-8, are all covered in great detail. The aftermarket support for this chassis is huge, and the interchangeability and affordability are a big reason for its popularity. It’s the last mass-produced V-8/rear-drive chassis that enthusiasts can afford and readily modify.

You'll also see G-Body buying tips, including what areas to be aware of or check for possible corrosion, what options to look for and what should be avoided. Buy now to own the first book ever dedicated to the performance of GM G-body cars.

• A well-rounded look at the best aftermarket high performance handling and braking components currently offered for the GM G-body. • Includes a full chapter on how to install a modern GM LS-series engine and matching transmission into a vintage G-body chassis.
Joe Hinds
"GM G-Body Performance Upgrades 1978-1987"
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Covers 1978-82 Chevy Malibu, 1982-88 Chevy Monte Carlo, 1982-87 Chevy El Camino, 1982-87 GMC Caballero, 1982-87 Buick Regal (including T-type and Grand National), 1980-87 Pontiac Grand Prix, 1984-86 Pontiac Bonneville, 1982-83 Pontiac Grand Lemans, & 1980-88 Olds Cutlass.
1982 Buick Regal Estate
1982 Buick Regal Limited Turbo Coupe 2-Door
1982 Buick Regal Sport Coupe 2-Door
1982-1983 Buick Regal Estate Wagon Wagon 4-Door
1982-1984 Buick Regal Limited Sedan 4-Door
1982-1984 Buick Regal Sedan 4-Door
1982-1987 Buick Regal Coupe 2-Door
1982-1987 Buick Regal Limited Coupe 2-Door
1983-1986 Buick Regal T-Type Coupe 2-Door
1984-1987 Buick Regal Grand National Coupe 2-Door
1987 Buick Regal GNX Coupe 2-Door
1978-1980 Chevrolet Malibu Classic Estate Wagon 4-Door
1978-1981 Chevrolet Malibu Classic Coupe 2-Door
1978-1981 Chevrolet Malibu Classic Landau Coupe 2-Door
1978-1981 Chevrolet Malibu Coupe 2-Door
1978-1981 Chevrolet Malibu Sedan 4-Door
1978-1981 Chevrolet Malibu Wagon 4-Door
1978-1982 Chevrolet Malibu Classic Sedan 4-Door
1978-1982 Chevrolet Malibu Classic Wagon 4-Door
1979 Chevrolet Malibu Classic Landau Sedan 4-Door
1979 Chevrolet Malibu Classic Sport Sedan 4-Door
1979 Chevrolet Malibu Landau Coupe 2-Door
1979 Chevrolet Malibu Landau Sedan 4-Door
1979 Chevrolet Malibu Police Sedan 4-Door
1979 Chevrolet Malibu Sport Sedan 4-Door
1979-1980 Chevrolet Malibu Classic Sport Coupe 2-Door
1979-1980 Chevrolet Malibu Estate Wagon 4-Door
1979-1980 Chevrolet Malibu Sport Coupe 2-Door
1982-1986 Chevrolet El Camino Conquista Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door
1982-1987 Chevrolet El Camino SS Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door
1982-1987 Chevrolet El Camino Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door
1982-1988 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Coupe 2-Door
1982-1988 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Diesel Hatchback 4-Door
1983 Chevrolet Monte Carlo CL Coupe 2-Door
1983-1988 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS Coupe 2-Door
1986-1988 Chevrolet Monte Carlo LS Coupe 2-Door
1982-1986 GMC Caballero Amarillo Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door
1982-1987 GMC Caballero Diablo Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door
1982-1987 GMC Caballero Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door
1980 Oldsmobile Cutlass Sedan 4-Door
1980-1981 Oldsmobile Cutlass Brougham Sedan 4-Door
1980-1981 Oldsmobile Cutlass LS Sedan 4-Door
1980-1984 Oldsmobile Cutlass Calais Coupe 2-Door
1980-1987 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme Brougham Coupe 2-Door
1980-1987 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme Coupe 2-Door
1980-1987 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme Sedan 4-Door
1981 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme Coupe 2-Door
1981-1985 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme LS Sedan 4-Door
1982-1987 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme Brougham Sedan 4-Door
1983-1984 Oldsmobile Cutlass Calais Hurst Coupe 2-Door
1985 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme LS Coupe 2-Door
1986 Oldsmobile Cutlass Salon 442 Coupe 2-Door
1986-1987 Oldsmobile Cutlass Salon Coupe 2-Door
1987 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme 442 Coupe 2-Door
1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme Classic Brougham Coupe 2-Door
1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme Classic Coupe 2-Door
1980 Pontiac Grand Prix SJ Coupe 2-Door
1980-1983 Pontiac Grand Prix LJ Coupe 2-Door
1980-1987 Pontiac Grand Prix Coupe 2-Door
1981-1987 Pontiac Grand Prix Brougham Coupe 2-Door
1982-1983 Pontiac Grand LeMans
1982-1983 Pontiac Grand LeMans BR
1982-1983 Pontiac Grand LeMans BR Sedan 4-Door
1982-1983 Pontiac Grand LeMans Sedan 4-Door
1984-1986 Pontiac Bonneville Brougham Sedan 4-Door
1984-1986 Pontiac Bonneville LE Sedan 4-Door
1984-1986 Pontiac Bonneville Sedan 4-Door
1984-1987 Pontiac Grand Prix LE Coupe 2-Door
1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 Buick Regal 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 Chevrolet El Camino 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 Chevrolet Malibu 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 Chevrolet Monte Carlo 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 Chevrolet Monte Carlo 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 GMC Caballero 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 Oldsmobile Cutlass 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 Oldsmobile Cutlass Calais 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 Oldsmobile Cutlass Salon 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 Pontiac Bonneville 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 Pontiac Grand LeMans 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 Pontiac Grand Prix