{"product_id":"gm-ls-engines-complete-swap-guide-how-to-rebuild-s-a-design-2-book-set","title":"GM LS Engines: Complete Swap Guide \u0026 How To Rebuild S-A Design (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\u003eWith the increasing popularity of GM's\u003cstrong\u003e LS-series engine\u003c\/strong\u003e family, many enthusiasts are ready to rebuild. \u003cstrong\u003eHow to Rebuild GM LS-Series Engines\u003c\/strong\u003e is the first book of its kind to help you rebuild your GM LS-series engine. It explains variations between the LS-series engines and elaborates on the design features that make up this engine family. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this \u003cstrong\u003eWorkbench book\u003c\/strong\u003e, author \u003cstrong\u003eChris Werner\u003c\/strong\u003e uses more than 600 photos, charts, and illustrations to give simple step-by-step instructions on disassembly, cleaning, machining tips, pre-assembly fitting, and final assembly. This book gives considerations for both stock and performance rebuilds. It guides you through both the easy and tricky procedures, showing you how to rebuild your engine and ensure it is working perfectly. The book also illustrates many of the performance components, accessories, and upgrades that have been developed for the LS-series family of engines.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs with all Workbench titles, this book details and highlights special components, tools, chemicals, and other accessories needed to get the job done right, the first time. Appendices are packed full of valuable reference information, and the book includes a \u003cstrong\u003eWork-Along Sheet \u003c\/strong\u003eto help you record vital statistics and measurements along the way. 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