Corvette C5 Performance Projects: 1997-2004 (Motorbooks Workshop Series)

With the new C6 on the market, C5's are becoming more affordable and will be modified in greater numbers by style- and performance-minded owners. Corvettes in general, have always been ideal for customizing and performance upgrades and the C5 is no exception. To date, C5 "how-to" information has been only available in enthusiast magazines. This book, a first-of-its-kind, features a detailed presentation on how to customize a C5's appearance with custom bodywork and alterations. It also walks C5 owners through a variety of performance modifications and shows how to efficiently execute several maintenance projects.

Richard Newton is an ASE-certified Master Technician who spent 15 years in the automotive service industry before becoming an automotive magazine editor and freelance writer. He has written five books to date, including Corvette C5 Performance Projects, 101 Projects for Your Corvette and Ultimate Garage Handbook. Newton lives in Bonita Springs, Florida.