How To Supercharge & Turbocharge GM LS-Series Engines: Pistons, Cranks, Rods, Heads, etc.
In 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 type and can select the best system for his particular budget, engine, and application.
The attributes of Roots-type and centrifugal-type 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 those 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 covered in terms of performance, as well as strength and reliability of the rotating assembly, block, and other components. Finally, Kluczyk explains how to adjust electronic management systems to accommodate a supercharger or turbocharger.
How to Supercharge & Turbocharge GM LS-Series Engines 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.
TABLE of CONTENTS:
Dedication | Acknowledgments | Introduction
CHAPTER 1: LS ENGINES and FORCED INDUCTION
LS Family Tree | Gen III Automotive Engines | Gen IV Automotive Engines | Gen III/IV Vortec Truck Engines | Supercharging vs. Turbocharging | Understanding Boost — Including PSI vs. Bar | Drag Racing | LS Performance Potential | Cast Rotating Parts: Pushing the Factory Parts' Envelope | Compression Ratio and Recommended Boost Limits | Importance of Tuning and Avoiding Detonation | Charge Cooling/Intercooling | Forced-Induction Terms | Real-World Project: Steve Gilliland's 1,000-hp Twin-Turbo Z06
CHAPTER 2: SUPERCHARGER TYPES and SELECTION
Positive-Displacement Superchargers | Centrifugal Superchargers | Kit and Cost Considerations | Positive-Displacement vs. Centrifugal Blowers | How Much "Blower" Do You Need? | Music to the Ears? | The Importance of a Charge Cooler | Surge Protection | Pulley Size and Performance | Belt Wrap and Belt Size | GM Factory-Supercharged LS9 and LSA Engines | Real-World Project: Pratt & Miller's LS9.RS — The Ultimate Supercharged LS Street Engine
CHAPTER 3: TURBOCHARGER TYPES and SELECTION
LS-Powered Production Vehicles | Turbocharger Component Terms | Operation Basics | Selecting the Right Size Turbocharger | Turbocharger Aspect Ratio | Pitfalls of Mixing Turbines and Compressors | Elements of a Turbo System | Boost Controller and Turbo Timer | Single- vs. Twin-Turbo Systems | Bolt-On Turbo Kits and Tuner Systems
CHAPTER 4: KIT PRE-INSTALLATION
Body and Chassis Component Removal | Engine Preparation | Fuel-Pressure Relief | Oil-Pan/Oil-System Modifications | "Pinning" the Crankshaft | Fuel Pump | Fuel Injectors | Spark Plugs | Real-World Project: Camshaft and Valvesprings Swap
CHAPTER 6: TURBOCHARGER INSTALLATION PROJECTS
Real-World Project: Lingenfelter System | Custom Turbo System Fabrication | The STS Option | Building a Racing Car around a Turbo System
CHAPTER 7: TUNING for SUPERCHARGED and TURBOCHARGED ENGINES
Air + Fuel = Horsepower | Mass Airflow vs. Speed Density | Map Sensors | GM Controllers | Pre-Packaged Programming | Aftermarket Flash Software | Livernois Motorsports' X-Treme Cal Tuning System | Standalone Control Systems | Chassis Dyno Tuning | Wideband Tuning | Electronic Throttle | Methanol Injection | The Martin SS 427 Package
CHAPTER 8: BUILDING an LS ENGINE: CYLINDER BLOCK and ROTATING ASSEMBLY
Cylinder Block | Rotating Assembly
CHAPTER 9: BUILDING an LS ENGINE: HEADS, CAM and INDUCTION
Cylinder Heads | Valves | Valvetrain Components | Cylinder-Head Gaskets | Camshaft | Turbocharger Camshaft | Ignition and Ignition Controller | Intake Manifold | Throttle Body | Real-World Project: Building a 2,000-hp Twin-Turbo LS Engine
CHAPTER 10: FORCED-INDUCTION SUPPORT and AUXILIARY COMPONENTS
Headers and Exhaust System | Real-World Project: Installing a Cat-Back Exhaust System | Cooling System | Transmissions | Axle Upgrades | Real-World Project: F-Car Axle Swap
