How to Build and Modify GM LS-Series Engines
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For gearheads who want to build or modify popular LS engines, How to Build and Modify GM LS-Series Engines provides the most detailed and extensive instructions ever offered for those modding LS engines through the Gen IV models. The LS1 engine shook the performance world when introduced in the 1997 Corvette . Today the LS9 version far eclipses even the mightiest big-blocks from the muscle car era, and it does so while meeting modern emissions requirements and delivering respectable fuel economy . Premier LS engine technician Joseph Potak addresses every question that might come up: Block selection and modifications Crankshaft and piston assemblies Cylinder heads, camshafts, and valvetrain Intake manifolds and fuel system Header selection Setting up ring and bearing clearances for specific uses Potak also guides readers through forced induction and nitrous oxide applications. In addition, the book is fully illustrated with color photography and detailed captions to further guide readers through the mods described, from initial steps to final assembly . Whatever the reader’s performance goals, How to Build and Modify GM LS-Series Engines will guide readers through the necessary modifications and how to make them. It’s the ultimate resource for building the ultimate LS-series engine! The Motorbooks Workshop series covers topics that engage and interest car and motorcycle enthusiasts. Written by subject-matter experts and illustrated with step-by-step and how-it’s-done reference images, Motorbooks Workshop is the ultimate resource for how-to know-how. Review: The book helps you select new engines and modify used engines the right way. - I rarely review products these days. This book is awesome from the perspective of a General Motors engineer who now works for a nationally reputable speed shop The sideline tips and tricks that nobody tells you about is worth it. The planning out your engine for your project is worth it. Just buy the book, you won’t regret it. It will save you time and money on your next build by helping you set the motor up correctly for room to expand/add power adders down the road. Review: Great resource guide to the LS world - Great source of LS knowledge and assembly tips
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R**S
The book helps you select new engines and modify used engines the right way.
I rarely review products these days. This book is awesome from the perspective of a General Motors engineer who now works for a nationally reputable speed shop The sideline tips and tricks that nobody tells you about is worth it. The planning out your engine for your project is worth it. Just buy the book, you won’t regret it. It will save you time and money on your next build by helping you set the motor up correctly for room to expand/add power adders down the road.
B**B
Great resource guide to the LS world
Great source of LS knowledge and assembly tips
J**D
Would recommend
Good book has a lot of valuable info I would definitely recommend.
E**K
NICE PICS, BUT NEEDS WAY MORE DETAIL
This book is a good general reference but does not provide the level of detail that you really need to build an engine properly. For instance if you read the section on piston rings it doesn't talk about how to gap them (not just gap calls, but how to grind properly, etc.) or how important the finer details of sizing gap on first, second and oil rings really is....which is one of the most important details when building up an engine. First ring gap is calc'd based on engine use case, and the second ring should be gapped larger than the first. The first oil ring needs to be gapped at least as large as the second ring based on current conventional wisdom. Lots of pics, and a good reference though.
I**D
Excellent, Very High Quality LS Build Book
This book turned out far better than expected. It is very well thought out & structured, highly researched, accurate, and goes into a lot of detail with excellent color photography. It is not just about rebuilding LS's, but also about performance builds of LS's. Covering from factory to high performance: cranks, rods, pistons & piston design, cams, valvetrain, different head options, performance testing, machining, re-sleeving, iron and aluminum blocks, different GM variants. Having a business around LS's, with us it has high standards to reach from the outset given we are looking for what is new, what can we learn that we dont know, and it does that. Highly recommended.
J**R
Excellent book
If you work on or do mods on your LSx engine, then this book is a must-have, regardless of whether you're a raw novice, a seasoned pro, or a tech who works on these engines for a living. The book has substantial content fitted into the standard Motorbooks format/size, and contains many, many color pictures with detailed explanations and procedures that do not appear in the GM Service Manual. This book can be read either way: from cover to cover, or at random pages, or even backwards; it is layed out very well. The edge of the pages have a color coded section "tab" so you can quickly thumb to the section of interest. I can't put the book down, good job!!
J**S
I would have titled this book "How to build Modified LS-Series Engines".
The book reads as an aftermarket racing products advertising mag. High gloss, thick pages. (Sponsors maybe???) However, the pictures are excellent and the author really knows the LS series. Lots of technical assembly tips. If your building a thumper and have LOTS of money to spend, this is the book you need. If your just rebuilding an LS series motor this book does have all the tech. info. needed but you have to dig around for it. BUT if your trying to mix and match OEM parts for a mild budget build, (like I am) you'll be disappointed. The book still merits 5 stars.
T**O
Awesome book, incredibly detailed
I bought this book to help me build a monster LS2. When it first came in I sat at my desk for two hours reading everything. I have a bare block without any additional parts so every picture and detailed explanation is greatly needed. I like that they go over a few of the common aftermarket parts such as the Callies products and Eagle crankshafts and the difference in designs. I am using this book in conjunction with another similar book to rebuild this engine and I am fully confident I can get it done without any hiccups. It is also quite interesting to read for the enthusiast as well.
H**A
Calidad del producto
Me gusta muchisimo las fotografias con su descripción, muy bien explicado. Lo que me hubiera gustado mas es que incluyera reseñas de los motores 5.3, 6.0 y 6.2.
N**I
Five Stars
All OK, Thank you all.
M**T
Great ls engine building book
Book was very well written for a first time engine builder. Great book to have for when I do my first ls cam swap.
J**E
muy didáctico
las fotografias
J**M
Great info
Great book for first time LS builder and I think it would be helpful for more experienced builder as well. Lots of great info
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