How to Rebuild GM LS-Series Engines (S-A Design) (Paperback)

by Chris Werner (Author)

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Werner is well versed in all things LS, and his experience comes through here on every page. --Super Chevy, September 2008

Product Description
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 various LS-series engines and elaborates upon the features that make this engine family such an excellent design.

In this special Workbench book, author Chris Werner uses more than 450 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. The book 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.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 152 pages
• Publisher: Car Tech; illustrated edition edition (May 15, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 193249460X
• ISBN-13: 978-1932494600
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.4 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #155,489 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars good read, March 22, 2009

By	A. Castillo "RASCAL_GTO_GSXR" (CA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

its a good read i know quite a bit of these engines, just a nice book to read

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A must for your first LS rebuild, December 15, 2008

By	J. Jacobsson (San Diego, CA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

The book is extremely thorough, and filled with good color photographs of nearly every step. This book should (in my opinion) allow anyone with basic mechanical skills to tear down and rebuild any LS-series engine.

I've rebuilt engines before, but never an LS one, so I'm using this book for my 402cui LQ9 build, and I have yet to encounter a step which isn't covered in the book.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Decently written, July 10, 2008

By	A. McGhan "Mad Hatter" (Queen Creek, AZ) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

At this time I'm still going thru this book. I'm a big fan of the LS Series engine so of course I bought into this one. If your already an engine builder theres alot of knowledge brought out in this book that will be pretty standard, but if your new to the LS engines then this is really a decent book. It contains part#'s and various tricks of the trade to make your rebuild more streamlined. I can say that I recommend this book based on the fact that any increase in knowledge is a positive thing.