| Description |
1 online resource (476 pages) |
| Note |
Print version record. |
| Contents |
Cover; Title Page; Copyright; Contents; Foreword; Introduction; Chapter 1: Pro Touring Explained; Why Pro Touring?; Choose Your Poison; Who Is Detroit Speed?; Chapter 2: Skills, Techniques and Tools; Who Can Build a Pro Touring Car?; Where Can a Pro Touring Car Be Built?; What Tools Are Needed?; Chapter 3: Chassis; Body-On-Frame; Unibody; Subframe Connectors; Roll Cage; Mini-Tubs; Project: Deep Tubs Installation; Chapter 4: Front Suspension; Geometry 101; Ride Height; Subframe and Front Suspension Assembly; Control Arms; Bushings and Ball Joints; Spindles; Springs and Shocks; Anti-Roll Bar. |
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SteeringAlignment; Project: Subframe Assembly and Installation; Chapter 5: Rear Suspension; Leaf-Spring Suspension; Multi-Link Suspension; Rear-End Housing; Ride Height; Control Arms; Springs; Shocks; Track Locator; Anti-Roll Bar; Project: QUADRALink Rear Suspension Installation; Chapter 6: Brakes; Rotors; Calipers; Pads; Master Cylinder; Lines, Hoses and Fittings; Proportioning Valve; Fluid; Project: Brake System Assembly; Chapter 7: Tires and Wheels; Tire Sizing and Ratings; Wheel Sizing and Construction; What Will Fit?; Chapter 8: Engine and Drivetrain; GM LS-Series Engine. |
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Ford Modular EngineModern Hemi Engine; Crate Engines; Engine Upgrades; Making the Swap; Transmission; Project: Engine Installation; Chapter 9: Wiring and Plumbing; Power Source; Wiring Harness; Plumbing; Project: Wiring Harness Installation; Chapter 10: Pro Touring Cars; 1969 Camaro: COPO Conversion; 1966 Mustang: Fastback Flyer; 1963 Chevy II: Size Matters; 1965 Chevelle: Simplicity Wins; The Camaros: Eternal Test Cars. |
| Summary |
<Div>Learn about the history of Detroit Speed Engineering and how they design their performance parts.</div> |
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Antique and classic automobiles -- Customizing.
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Hot rods.
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Muscle cars -- Customizing.
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Muscle cars -- Performance.
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TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Engineering (General)
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Automobiles, Home-built.
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| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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| Added Author |
Tucker, Kyle.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Byrd, Tommy Lee. Detroit Speed''s How to Build a Pro Touring Car. New York : CarTech Inc., ©2014 9781613251379 |
| ISBN |
9781613252109 (electronic bk.) |
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1613252102 (electronic bk.) |
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