GM-LS Series Performance

Essential for the enthusiast who wants to get the most performance out of the LS engine design. Covered is engine removal and installation, bolt-ons, electronic controls, detailed engine builds and LS design history.

Shows you how to fit LS engines into older GM F-Body cars, but also how to install these powerplants into non-GM muscle cars, sports cars, trucks, and of course, hot rods.

Author Ruggles presents identification guidelines, and walks through the complete disassembly, repair and upgrade, and assembly processes. Readers will learn how to test their transmission for proper operation before installing it in the car.

Provides instruction on upgrades to every component group of the car including chassis, suspension, brakes, transmission, driveline, engine, interior, and electrics. Step-by-step procedures guide the reader through each stage of the project. All projects are applicable to other A-Body cars, including Pontiac GTO, Olds 4-4-2, and Buick GS. Installing a modern GM LS engine is also covered.

GM LS Series Cylinder Head Guide reviews every readily available factory and aftermarket cylinder head designed for the GM LS-Series engines, and delivers the facts about each in an easily comparable and easy to use format.

Author Stephen Kim covers the various models of LS engines, so if you're buying an engine you are able to select the best stroker platform. He also guides you through each crucial step of building a stroker or big-inch LS engine.

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 guides you through both the easy and tricky procedures, showing you how to rebuild your engine and ensure it is working perfectly.