How to Re-build GM LS-Series Engines

This Workbench Series Book is a Complete Reference with Hundreds of Photos to Show You How to Rebuild an LS-series Engine, Step-by-step

By: Chris Werner

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Paperback | 1 July 2008

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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 600 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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"Werner is well versed in all things LS, and his experience comes through here on every page." -Super Chevy, September 2008-- "Super Chevy" (9/1/2008 12:00:00 AM)

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Acknowledgments	p. 5
Introduction: What is a Workbench Book?	p. 6
The Small-Block Reborn: GM's Gen III and IV V-8s	p. 9
Generation I	p. 10
Generation II	p. 10
The Gen III Era Begins	p. 11
The Gen IV: Improvements Abound	p. 14
Determining Whether Your Engine is a Gen III/IV	p. 16
The Small-Block Lives!	p. 17
Engine Rebuilding: Skills, Techniques and Tools	p. 18
What is a "Rebuild?"	p. 18
Do I Need a Rebuild?	p. 19
Who Can Perform a Rebuild?	p. 20
What Tools are Needed?	p. 20
Where Can a Rebuild be Performed?	p. 26
Conclusion	p. 26
Engine Disassembly	p. 28
Organization Techniques	p. 28
Step-By-Step Engine Disassembly	p. 30
Parts Inspection and Selection	p. 46
Parts Selection Words of Wisdom	p. 46
Engine Block	p. 47
Rotating Assembly	p. 48
Cylinder Heads	p. 58
Valvetrain	p. 61
Gaskets	p. 63
Fasteners	p. 64
Other Engine Parts	p. 65
Conclusion	p. 66
The Machine Shop	p. 67
Selecting a Machine Shop	p. 67
Before Heading to the Machine Shop	p. 68
Block Machine Work	p. 69
Crankshaft Machine Work	p. 72
Connecting Rod Machine Work	p. 73
Piston Machine Work	p. 74
Balancing the Rotating Assembly	p. 75
Cylinder Head Machine Work	p. 77
Other Machining Processes	p. 79
Final Machine Shop Notes	p. 79
Component Cleaning and Preparation	p. 80
Cleaning Supplies	p. 81
Safety First!	p. 83
Final Hints	p. 84
Step-By-Step Engine Component Cleaning	p. 84
Pre-Assembly Procedures	p. 92
Do I Really Need to Pre-Assemble?	p. 92
Pre-Assembly Supplies	p. 92
Step-By-Step Pre-Assembly Procedures	p. 93
What If Anything Goes Wrong?	p. 94
Pre-Assembly Complete	p. 110
Final Assembly	p. 111
Before You Begin	p. 111
Final Assembly Supplies	p. 111
Step-By-Step Final Assembly Procedures	p. 113
Break-In and Tuning	p. 140
Engine Reinstallation	p. 140
Final Preparation	p. 140
Start-Up	p. 141
Break-In	p. 141
ECM/PCM Tuning	p. 143
Conclusion	p. 144
General Calculations for Rotating Assembly	p. 145
Compression Ratio Calculation	p. 146
Helpful Unit Conversions	p. 147
Glossary of Common Abbreviations	p. 147
Work-A-Long Sheets	p. 148
Typical Gen III/IV Fastener Tightening Specifications	p. 151
Source Guide	p. 152
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How to Re-build GM LS-Series Engines

This Workbench Series Book is a Complete Reference with Hundreds of Photos to Show You How to Rebuild an LS-series Engine, Step-by-step

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