Chilton's or Haynes
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Car: 1991 GTA
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Re: Chilton's or Haynes
Factory manual all the way.
But, if you are going to use Haynes/Chiltons, it is best to have both. I have often found info in one that wasn't in the other, and vice versa.
But, if you are going to use Haynes/Chiltons, it is best to have both. I have often found info in one that wasn't in the other, and vice versa.
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Car: 89 IROC
Engine: 305 TPI / ZZ4 cam
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From: Vacaville, CA
Car: 1988 Trans Am GTA
Engine: 5.7
Transmission: 700R4
Re: Chilton's or Haynes
To me, for my 88 T/A the Chiltons is better. The Haynes is kinda like a owners manual. I have to jump on the service manual opinion also. Just get a digital copy and put it on a lap top and use it anywhere.
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Car: 1990 Camaro RS
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Re: Chilton's or Haynes
Just get a factory service manual for your year and model, nothing comes close. I got one for my 90 Camaro on ebay for 20 bucks shipped. Just search for your year and model CSM (chassis service manual), example for mine was 1990 Camaro CSM.
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From: Moorpark, CA
Car: '91 GTA, '92 T/A Convertible
Engine: GTA: 350 w/Vortec heads, T/A: 305
Transmission: Pro-built 700R4
Axle/Gears: GTA: 3.27, T/A: 2.73
x 1 million. Used the Haynes & Chilton manuals for a few years. Once I bought the factory manual, I haven't opened up the other two since. I honestly forgot where they are in the garage, and I really don't care. 
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From: Byhalia MS, just south of memphis
Car: 89 Firebird
Engine: 6.0 LS
Transmission: T-56
Axle/Gears: 3.70
Re: Chilton's or Haynes
factory Helm book. I have one for every GM ride I own and its well worth it. the hayes is about 1½ in thick and covers all 10 years, the Helm book covers YOUR YEAR ONLY and is about 2 in thick. lots of info lost in the hays books.
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