LS Swaps: How to Swap GM LS Engines into Almost Anything

by Jefferson Bryant

Overview

As an all-new edition of the original top-selling title, LS Swaps: How to Swap GM LS Engines into Almost Anything covers the right way to do a spectrum of swaps. So, pick up this guide, select your ride, and get started on your next exciting project.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781613251829
Publisher:	S-A Design
Publication date:	04/15/2014
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	144
File size:	38 MB
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About the Author

Jefferson Bryant laid his eyes on a 1978 Firebird at age six, and he knew he would be a car guy for life. He has authored several books, including LS Swaps: How to Swap GM LS Engines into Almost Anything. He has contributed scores of magazine articles to Car Craft, Rod and Custom, Dragzine, Super Chevy, and others. He recently launched Street Tech, his own automotive magazine.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments 4
Introduction 5
Chapter 1: What You Need to Know about LS-Series Engines 6
Gen III: A Revolution in V-8 Performance 7
Gen IV: Improving the Legend 7
Feature Vehicle: 1996 Nissan 240SX SE 9
Chapter 2: Engine and Driveline 11
Motor Mounts 11
Adapter Plates 12
Transmission Mounts 15
Choosing a Driveline 20
Feature Vehicle: 1967 Corvette C2 Stingray 24
Chapter 3: Oil Pan 28
Stock Oil Pans 28
Aftermarket Gen III/IV Oil Pans 32
Oil Coolers 35
Feature Vehicle: BMW E36 39
Chapter 4: Accessory Drives and Cooling System 42
Stock Accessory Drives 42
GM Vehicles 43
Ford Mustangs 45
Nissan 240SX 46
Jeep CJ, YJ, TJ, XJ 46
Mazda Miata, RX-7 46
Cooling System 47
Feature Vehicle: Gen III Jeep YJ 57
Chapter 5: Transmission and Clutch 60
Automatic Transmissions 60
T56 Manual Transmission 65
Tremec TKO Manual Transmission 73
Aftermarket Kits 74
Feature Vehicle: Tri-Five Chevy 75
Chapter 6: Wiring Harness and Wiring 78
Wiring Harness Basics 78
Wiring a Classic Corvette 79
1999–2000 LS1 PCM Plug 1 80
1999–2000 LS1 PCM Plug 2 81
Connectors for 1997–1998 LS1 Engines 87
Relays for 1997–1998 LS1 Engines 88
Connectors for 1999–2002 LS1 Engines 89
Relays for 1999–2002 LS1 Engines 91
Aftermarket Harnesses 92
Feature Vehicle: Volvette: A Corvette-Engined Volvo 96
Chapter 7: Engine Management Systems, Tuning Software and Controllers 98
Reluctor Types 98
ECM Programming 100
ECM Tuning Packages 100
Aftermarket Engine Management 103
Feature Vehicle: 1967 Chevy Pickup 106
Chapter 8: Fuel Systems 111
In-Tank Fuel Pump 111
External Fuel Pump 116
Cavitation 120
Wiring 120
Return Lines 121
Feature Vehicle: 1966 Mustang 123
Chapter 9: Exhaust Systems 126
Exhaust Manifolds 126
Headers 128
Feature Vehicle: 1932 Ford Coupe 139
Source Guide 142