I'd like to take this opportunity (with Internet Brands generous approval) to announce the release of a new book I was involved in writing last year. The book is called “How-To Build and Modify the GM LS-Series Engines” and is published through Motorbooks, a leading provider of enthusiast driven publications. The manual covers building Gen III and Gen IV LS-series engines from start to finish, outlining proper procedures and techniques. Including the GMPP LSX block differences.
I see and hear of many mistakes being made with customer installations due to unfamiliarity, and while this book cannot cover the complete vehicle otherwise, it thoroughly covers what is inside the LS engine. Whether you are building a stock engine, adding a camshaft or cylinder heads to your own shortblock, or up to building a fully forged 427ci long block, there is something in this book that will relate to that and show you the proper procedures to do so.
There is further helpful information on helping to choose engine blocks by power and application, choosing pistons, deciding on which heads you can afford, and the most valuable trait of having a step-by-step guide for engine assembly, which includes degreeing the camshaft, determining pushrod length, checking all bearing and piston-to-valve clearances and computing compression ratios. One nice last minute feature that I was able to sneak in was a Bolt and Torque Spec chart; I thought “what if I can make a list of where each size and length of bolt is supposed to go, along with that bolts torque specification”, and what better place to have the description, location, and sizes (socket size, length, diameter and thread pitch) of the exact bolt other than a full torque specification table. That alone took a good portion of time, but a highly valuable addition to a book of this nature.
The book consists of 176 pages including 300+ color photos with text captions for each. For those readers who like to follow installation pictures, you can either follow the sequential installation images, and/or for those who like to read; the corresponding chapter text outlines each step more thoroughly.
The Book is available from Motorbooks.com currently, September 1st was the official release date and it will start showing up everywhere else about a month afterward - towards the beginning of October. Amazon.com, and a few dozen other book stores will start shipping it out at that time.
I’m currently involved in 2 other book projects. The next one is “The 1993-2002 Camaro and Firebird Performance Handbook”, which I am about 2 weeks from finishing, and then I get to start on one I’ve been really looking forward to which is “The LS Engine Swap Manual”, which details installing the Gen III and Gen IV LS-style engines into older vehicles, whether a 67 Camaro, or a 85 Monte Carlo. These popular engines are making their rounds into just about anything.
If there are any questions pertaining to this book or my other projects feel free to post in this thread.
The book consists of 176 pages including 300+ color photos with text captions for each. For those readers who like to follow installation pictures, you can either follow the sequential installation images, and/or for those who like to read; the corresponding chapter text outlines each step more thoroughly.
Why dont you just say it? For the people who cant read.
300 pics do show just about every step, amazing I was able to get to that number from the 4000 that I had.
I wouldn't be surprised if someone with minimal prior engine knowledge could look at the images and figure it out. I actually meant the image -and- caption in my above statement though as far as the two methods of browsing through the book.
Nutter, I'll ship your copy as soon as it arrives! I hope you don't mind, but I went ahead and put that pic of you with a pita and yuengling in Orlando on my acknowledgements page.
wow, what a great book, finally an up to date source of info. i look forward to picking one up.
on another note,
im sure that in your new swaps book, you will include most of the typical methods used.
can i pm u about some info that you may be interested in pertaining to ls swaps? lmk thanks
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I want all three when are you expecting the others to be available?
The F-body book looks to be available at the end of summer 2010, the Retrofit book I'd guess something like - end of 2010, beginning of 2011. The LS one that this thread is about... I turned that one in Dec. 1st 2008, so it takes a while to comb over and design the layout.
Also, on your work in progress: "The 1993-2002 Camaro and Firebird Performance Handbook," what will that book be about?
Since this book that just released is about the LS1 motor modifications itself, is the Performance Handbook about everything else? (Suspension, Tranny, rear, etc?)
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Pacesetter LT Headers, TSP True Duals, LS6 Intake, etc. Black Chrome 18x10.5 C6 Wheels. Full Strano/Koni/UMI suspension.
The F-body book looks to be available at the end of summer 2010, the Retrofit book I'd guess something like - end of 2010, beginning of 2011. The LS one that this thread is about... I turned that one in Dec. 1st 2008, so it takes a while to comb over and design the layout.
Wow thats a ways out, I just ordered this one on amazon but doesnt look it will be shipped till the first week of Oct they said. I cant wait to get it!
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2000 Camaro Z28 A4 SLP Lid, SilverGhost Ported TB,
LS6 Intake, QTP Longtubes, TSP ory, Maganaflow Catback
Tuned by Chad at Green Light Motorsports
I am going to tackle a H/C/I swap next month on my car. I am going to order this today. Does this book cover flycutting and/or how to check PTV clearance?
Announcing a new LS-series "How-to" publication: 
