chilton vs. haynes whats better?

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Jan 24, 2004 | 06:28 PM

98formyws6

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chilton vs. haynes whats better?

i had a haynes manual but i lost it, i was wondering whats better between chilton and haynes (i know helm is the best) but i dont have 100 bux for that. thanks

Jan 24, 2004 | 06:59 PM

chpmnsws6

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honestly, i can't understand either of em but i like the haynes more

the way i do installs....

www.ls1howto.com
www.unstalluniversity.net

Jan 24, 2004 | 07:01 PM

Dark Angel

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My opinion is Haynes.

Jan 24, 2004 | 07:40 PM

cals400ex

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Quote:

Originally posted by red91tsiawd
honestly, i can't understand either of em but i like the haynes more

the way i do installs....

www.ls1howto.com
www.unstalluniversity.net

these are nice and very helpful links.

Jan 24, 2004 | 11:42 PM

Ron78Z&01SS

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Chiltons seems more in depth (some troubleshooting charts & wiring diagrams), but the Haynes is better illustrated.

As far as the Helms running $100, check Ebay and also :

www.factoryautomanuals.com .

You may have to check a while, but if you're patient I'll bet you'll eventually be able to find a set for $50 or less.

When I had my 95Z I got a used set from the automanuals site for $50-$60. I got a NEW set for my SS off of Ebay for $25 and a NEW set for my wife's Sunfire for $20.

Jan 25, 2004 | 09:27 AM

robb4964

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Haynes is cheap , chilton is detailed . My family is nothing but mechanics , And My uncle owns a fairly large garage ....He swears chiltons is way better ...But it is more costly .. You can pick up a haynes manaul for 13 bucks