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Its combination of massive power, light weight, and impressive fuel economy set new precedents for performance engines--and continues to do so generation after generation.  The latest version, the\u003cstrong\u003e LS9\u003c\/strong\u003e, makes some \u003cstrong\u003e638 hp\u003c\/strong\u003e from just \u003cstrong\u003e6.2 liters\u003c\/strong\u003e, far eclipsing even the mightiest big-blocks from the \u003cstrong\u003emuscle car\u003c\/strong\u003e era--while meeting modern standards for emissions and fuel economy.  It's no wonder, then, that the \u003cstrong\u003eLSX engines\u003c\/strong\u003e have become some of the most popular for high-performance applications.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e For those who want to build or modify their \u003cstrong\u003eLS engine\u003c\/strong\u003e, this book provides the most detailed and extensive instructions ever offered.  Whatever your performance goals might be, \u003cstrong\u003eHow to Build and Modify \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGM LS-Series Engines. \u003c\/strong\u003eThe LSX engine, first introduced in the 1997 Corvette, is one of the most popular for high-performance applications.  And for those who want to build or modify their LS engine, this book provides the most detailed and extensive instructions ever offered.  Whatever your performance goals might be, How to Build and Modify GM LS-Series Engines shows you what modifications are needed and how to make them.  Its topics include crankshafts and piston assemblies, cylinder heads, camshafts, valvetrain, block modifications, intake manifolds, fuel system, header selection, and setting up ring and bearing clearances for particular uses.  shows you what modifications are needed and how to make them.  \u003cstrong\u003ePremier LS engine technician\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Joseph Potak\u003c\/strong\u003e addresses every question that might come up, covering topics including crankshafts and piston assemblies, cylinder heads, camshafts, valvetrain, block modifications, intake manifolds, fuel system, header selection, and setting up ring and bearing clearances for particular uses.  In short, this book is the ultimate resource for building the ultimate LSX engine.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Midlife Classic Cars","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49973049884952,"sku":"KIT9781613253960\/9781620923177\/B03928","price":77.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0057\/9813\/3831\/files\/kit97816132539609781620923177b03928.jpg?v=1772254251","url":"https:\/\/www.midlifeclassiccars.com\/bs\/products\/complete-build-modify-ls-engines-3-book-set","provider":"MidlifeClassicCars.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}