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How to Rebuild GM LS-Series Engines: From Tear-Down to Break-In, Stock and Performance
  With the increasing popularity of GM's LS-series engine family, many enthusiasts are ready to rebuild. The first of its kind, How to Rebuild GM LS-Series Engines, tells you exactly how to do that. The book 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 600 photos, charts, and illustrations to give simple step-by-step instructions on disassembly, cleaning, machining tips, pre-assembly fitting, and final assembly.
The book gives consideration for both stock and performance rebuilds. Werner guides you through both the easy and tricky procedures, showing you how to rebuild your engine and ensure it is working perfectly. He also illustrates many of the performance components, accessories, and upgrades that have been developed for the LS-series family of engines.
As with all the 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-A-Long 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.
Table of Contents
- Acknolwledgments
- Introduction: What is a Workbench Book?
- The Small-Block Reborn: GM's Gen III and IV V8s
- Engine Rebuilding: Skills, Techniques and Tools
- Engine Disassembly
- Parts Inspection and Selection
- The Machine Shop
- Component Cleaning and Preparation
- Pre-Assembly Procedures
- Final Assembly
- Break-In and Tuning
Appendices: A: General Calculations for Rotating Assembly | B: Compression Ratio Calculation | C: Helpful Unit Conversions | D: Glossary of Common Abbreviations | E: Work-A-Long Sheets | F: Typical Gen III/IV Fastener Tightening Specifications | Source Guide
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PRODUCT DETAILS:- Publisher: CarTech Books — 2008
- Author: Chris Werner
- Binding: Paperback — 8½ x 11 inches
- Pages: 152 — Over 600 color photos and illustrations
- ISBN: 9781932494600
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