Chevy & GMC Truck Performance Handbook (Performance Handbook) [Paperback]

Jim Allen (Author)

Book Description

Series: Motorbooks International Red Books | Publication Date: October 2000

This fact-filled reference for improving the power and performance of GM trucks offers coverage of all two- and four-wheel drive pickups, Blazers, Jimmys, and Suburbans built from 1967 to present. Dividing the truck by it's major systems, author Jim Allen dispenses advice on the best aftermarket parts and modifications for both six- and eight-cylinder models, from induction systems and cylinder heads to cams and exhaust systems. Also included in the completely illustrated guide are options for improving the performance of ignitions, transmissions and drivelines, suspension, tires, wheels, and brakes. Parts and applications for minor bodywork modifications, off-road driving, street performance, and towing are also discussed.

Editorial Reviews

From the Author

Much of my basis of knowledge on the GM truck came from the two I have owned and wrenched upon. The one I still drive was acquired in 1995 as a project vehicle for Four Wheeler magazine. "Project Blazer" ran over several years and the buildup progressed from mild to wild, illustrating the performance gains as they were found, but also showing the pitfalls or wasted steps. That poor old Blazer has been apart so many times that it’s able to disassemble itself on command these days, but combined with my wrenching background and answering tech questions for a number of magazines, it showed me where most people need help. I combined this real-world information with sound basic principles and the expert advice of a good many pros to make a book for Chevy gearheads. By a Chevy gearhead! Nothing makes me happier than to see a copy of this book with greasy fingerprints and dog-eared pages!

About the Author

After serving three years as an engineer on a U.S. Army ship during the Vietnam Era, Jim spent 20 years as a professional auto technician, working on Land Rovers, Porsches, Audis, Lincolns, and VWs, among others. For about half that time, he was a frequent contributor to automotive and truck magazines as time permitted. In 1992, he jumped into the writing game full-time, with a sideline seasonal job with Land Rover North America as an off-highway driving instructor. Jim currently has well over 1,000 published magazine articles spread out in the American, German, English and Japanese markets. He also has six published non-fiction books on four-wheel drive topics and is under contract for another. The history and development of four-wheel drive is one of his primary automotive interests.

Product Details

• Paperback: 160 pages
• Publisher: Motorbooks International (October 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0760307989
• ISBN-13: 978-0760307984
• Product Dimensions: 10.6 x 8.3 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,339,255 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wealth of Information, January 17, 2004

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SunTadZ (CA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Chevy & GMC Truck Performance Handbook (Performance Handbook) (Paperback)

I have many automotive books and this is one of my best. It goes over almost every part of my chevy in great detail. The book covers 2 and 4 wheel drive in great accuracy. I would highly reccomend this book to a 1967-present GM truck owner.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome book for Full Size Chevy Trucks, August 2, 2007

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This review is from: Chevy & GMC Truck Performance Handbook (Performance Handbook) (Paperback)

If you are doing any driveline mods, lifting, or off-roading this is the book for you.