F-Body Modification Guide

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This is a starting page for everything related to modifying your F-body. It is divided up into sections for each generation, and from there into type of modificaiton (performance, safety, appearance, etc). Note that Engine Modification is covered in a different section.

To get started, choose the generation you are interested in modifying:

Or, read on for non-specific information.

General Modification

Engine

When modifying an engine, it's best to think of the entire engine as an air pump. Air is sucked in, and exhaust is pumped out. The more air your engine can suck in and pump out, the better. Practically every engine modification you make will fall under one of the following:

  • increasing the amount of air being pumped through
  • preventing the engine from damaging itself while pumping so much air

Intake

Exhaust

Cooling

Heads

Camshafts

Valvetrain

Rotating Assembly

Tuning

Carbureted
Fuel Injected

Power Adders

Nitrous
Superchargers
Turbochargers

Drivetrain

Transmissions

Driveshafts

Rear Ends

Handling and Suspension

Wheels and Tires

Safety

NHRA Requirements

Roll bars and cages

Brakes