{"product_id":"gm-ls-series-engines-complete-swap-guide-ls-gen-iii-engine-wiring-systems-1997-2007-2-book-set","title":"GM LS-Series Engines Complete Swap Guide \u0026 LS Gen III Engine Wiring Systems 1997-2007 (2 Book Set)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eGM LS-Series Engines: The Complete Swap Manual 2nd Edition\u003c\/i\u003e, expert technician Joseph Potak walks you through all the steps involved in installing an LS engine into any project vehicle, from concept to completion.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Variants of General Motor’s groundbreaking family of LS engines are installed in everything from mundane Chevrolet panel vans to the earth-shaking Corvette Z06. \u003cb\u003eReleased in 1997\u003c\/b\u003e, the original LS1, and its numerous successors have proven powerful, reliable, and amazingly flexible. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Performance enthusiasts embraced this remarkable V-8, and it quickly became a favorite for engine swaps into project vehicles ranging from classic muscle cars to hot rods to race cars. Why? Because the versatile LS offers\u003cb\u003e fantastic power\u003c\/b\u003e, a \u003cb\u003ecompact design\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003elight weight\u003c\/b\u003e, and it \u003cb\u003eresponds very well to performance modifications\u003c\/b\u003e. The key to this performance is a sophisticated electronics package demystified here by the author. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e In \u003ci\u003eGM LS-Series Engines: The Complete Swap Manual 2nd Edition\u003c\/i\u003e, professional \u003cb\u003eLS-series engine specialist Joseph Potak\u003c\/b\u003e details all the considerations involved in performing this swap into any vehicle. With \u003cb\u003eclear instructions\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003ecolor photos\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003ediagrams\u003c\/b\u003e, and \u003cb\u003especification tables\u003c\/b\u003e, Potak guides you through: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Installing your LS engine \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Configuring the EFI system \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Designing fuel and exhaust systems \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Sourcing the correct accessories for your application \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Transmissions, torque converters, and clutches \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Performance upgrades and power-adders \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis is the ultimate guide to installing an LS in your project car.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAutomotive enthusiasts who have followed hot-rodding \u003cbr\u003etrends over the last decade know that GM’s LS-series engine \u003cbr\u003eis the most popular swap on the market. Similar to the first generation small-block Chevy engines that were swapped into \u003cbr\u003eModel A Fords back in the day, these swaps are arguably just \u003cbr\u003eas popular. While kits and the aftermarket help with the logistics and the placement of hardware (such as motor mounts, \u003cbr\u003eoil pans, and headers), the area that still remains a mystery to \u003cbr\u003emost is how to wire and electronically control your swapped \u003cbr\u003eLS project.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn LS Gen III Engine Wiring Systems, expert Mike Noonan \u003cbr\u003ehelps demystify the entire complicated process. Extensively \u003cbr\u003ecovered are terms and tools of the trade, advice on quality \u003cbr\u003econnections, detailed coverage of all the engine control modules offered, drive-by-wire systems, harness connectors, and \u003cbr\u003ecruise-control systems. Also covered in depth are air-conditioning systems, cooling-system fan operation, transmission \u003cbr\u003einterfaces and connectivity, and control-module programming \u003cbr\u003e(tuning) for standalone operation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeaturing wiring diagrams and computer-aided design \u003cbr\u003e(CAD) and computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) artwork as \u003cbr\u003ewell as an appendix with real-world projects and examples, \u003cbr\u003ethis guide covers all the bases. Whether you are performing \u003cbr\u003ea simple swap that utilizes only the basics, a more complex \u003cbr\u003eproject with all the bells and whistles, or simply want a working knowledge of how these systems work, this guide will be a \u003cbr\u003evaluable resource for years to come.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• No book has ever been published that focuses entirely \u003cbr\u003eon GM LS wiring systems\u003cbr\u003e• Understanding the electronic controls is key to a successful powertrain swap\u003cbr\u003e• Most enthusiasts find wiring and controls to be the most \u003cbr\u003edifficult part of modification. 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