How To Supercharge & Turbochargegm Ls-Series Engines - Revised
GM LS-series engines are some of the most powerful, versatile, and
popular V-8 engines ever produced. They deliver exceptional torque and
abundant horsepower, are in ample supply, and have a massive range of
aftermarket parts available. One of the most common ways to produce more
horsepower is through forced air induction- -supercharging or
turbocharging. Right-sized superchargers and turbochargers and
relatively easy tuning have grown to make supercharging or turbocharging
an LS-powered vehicle a comparatively simple yet highly effective method
of generating a dramatic increase in power.
In the revised edition of How to Supercharge & Turbocharge GM LS-Series
Engines, supercharger and turbocharger design and operation are covered
in detail, so the reader has a solid understanding of each system and
can select the best system for his or her budget, engine, and
application. The attributes of Roots-type and centrifugaltype
superchargers as well as turbochargers are extensively discussed to
establish a solid base of knowledge. Benefits and drawbacks of each
system as well as the impact of systems on the vehicle are explained.
Also covered in detail are the installation challenges, necessary tools,
and the time required to do the job. Once the system has been installed,
the book covers tuning, maintenance, and how to avoid detonation so the
engine stays healthy. Cathedral, square, and D-shaped port design heads
are explained in terms of performance, as well as strength and
reliability of the rotating assembly, block, and other components.
Finally, Kluczyk explains how to adjust the electronic management system
to accommodate a supercharger or turbocharger. This is the only book on
the market specifically dedicated to forced air induction for LS-series
engines. It provides exceptional guidance on the wide range of systems
and kits available for arguably the most popular modern V-8 on the
market today.
Build LS3 LS7 Gen IV on the Dyno TURBO CAM NITROUS EXHAUST HEADERS
INTAKES BOOK
The GM LS engine has redefined small-block V-8 performance. Its the
standard powerplant in many GM cars and trucks and it has been installed
in a variety of muscle cars, hot rods, and specialty cars to become the
undisputed sales leader of crate engines. The aftermarket has fully
embraced the GM Gen IV LS engine platform offering a massive range of
heads, intakes, pistons, rods, crankshafts, exhaust, and other parts.
Seasoned journalist and respected author Richard Holdener reveals
effective, popular, and powerful equipment packages for the Gen IV LS
engine. With this information, you can select the parts to build a
powerful and reliable engine by removing the research time and guesswork
to buy a performance package of your own.
In this book, performance packages for high-performance street, drag
race, and other applications are covered. And then the assembled engine
packages are dyno tested to verify that the parts produce the desired
and targeted performance increases. This comprehensive build-up guide
covers intakes, throttle bodies, manifolds, heads and camshafts, headers
and exhaust, engine controls, superchargers and turbochargers, and
nitrous oxide.
