LS IV Engine Rebuild & Max Performance 3 Book Set

Looking to unlock the full potential of your LS engine build? LS Engine Parts Interchange: 1997–2020 is the ultimate guide for understanding and selecting the right factory parts for your LS project. Written by LS engine experts Joseph Potak and Jefferson Bryant, this in-depth reference covers everything you need to know about General Motors' legendary LS-series V-8 engines — from Gen III to Gen IV and beyond.

First introduced in 1997 and used in Corvettes, Camaros, Silverados, and other GM models, the LS engine platform has become one of the most popular and versatile V-8 engines ever produced. With over 30 variants and millions of units manufactured, the LS engine is known for its compact design, high horsepower, and incredible aftermarket support. But not all parts are interchangeable — that's where this book becomes essential.

This comprehensive LS engine interchange guide covers:

• Engine blocks and rotating assemblies
• Cylinder heads and valvetrain components
• Camshafts and performance upgrades
• Oil systems and intake manifolds
• Electronic engine controls and tuning
• Factory parts compatibility and swap tips

Whether you're planning a high-performance LS engine swap, a budget-friendly stroker build, or want to learn how to mix and match factory parts for maximum horsepower, this book provides detailed explanations and expert advice. You'll learn which camshafts work best for your application, how to retrofit Gen IV heads onto a Gen III block, and much more.

Perfect for:

• DIY LS engine builders and swappers
• Performance enthusiasts seeking factory-based horsepower gains
• Mechanics and restorers working on LS-powered vehicles
• Anyone needing a trusted LS parts interchange manual

Don't guess when it comes to your LS build — get the facts straight from the experts. LS Engine Parts Interchange: 1997–2020 is a must-have resource for every LS engine enthusiast!

With the increasing popularity of GM's LS-series engine family, many enthusiasts are ready to rebuild. How to Rebuild GM LS-Series Engines 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. 

In this Workbench book, author Chris Werner 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.  

As 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 Work-Along Sheet to help you record vital statistics and measurements along the way. You'll even find tips that will help you save money without compromising top-notch results.

covers all GM car and truck generation III and IV engines

CAMARO, CORVETTE, FIREBIRD CADILLAC, GTO, SSR, HOLDEN

Generation III : LS1, LS6  

Generation IV: L76, L98, LS2, LS3, LS4, LS7, LS7.R, LSX, LS9, LSA

The GM LS Gen IV engine dominates the high-performance V-8 market and is the most popular powerplant for engine swap projects. In stock trim, the Gen IV engines produce class-leading horsepower. The Gen IV’s rectangular-port heads flow far more air/fuel than the Gen III cathedral-port heads. However, with the right combination of modification procedures and performance parts, you can unlock the performance potential of the Gen IV engines and reach almost any performance target.

Engine building and LS expert Mike Mavrigian guides readers through the best products and modification procedures to achieve maximum performance for a variety of applications. To make more horsepower, you need to flow more air and fuel into the engine; therefore, how to select the industry-leading aftermarket heads and port the stock heads for superior performance are comprehensively covered. The cam controls all major timing events in the engine, so determining the best cam for your engine package and performance goals is revealed. But these are just a few aspects of high-performance Gen IV engine building. Installing nitrous oxide or supercharger systems and bolting on cold-air intakes, aftermarket ignition controls, headers, and exhaust system parts are all covered in detail. The foundation of any engine build is the block, and crucial guidance for modifying stock blocks and aftermarket block upgrade advice is provided. Crankshafts, pistons and rods, valvetrain, oiling systems, intakes and fuel injection, cooling systems are all covered so you can build a complete high-performance package.

A massive amount of aftermarket parts is available for the Gen IV platform, and this new book provides guidance and instructions for extracting top-performance from these engines.