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CONTENTS

Foreword by Kyle Busch

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

Steering

Alignment

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

Ford Modular Engine

Modern 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