LS Swaps into Anything: How to Swap GM LS Engines into Almost Anything
Introduced in 1997, the GM LS engine has become the dominant V-8 engine in GM vehicles and a top-selling high-performance crate engine. GM has released a wide range of Gen III and IV LS engines that deliver spectacular efficiency and performance. These compact, lightweight, cutting-edge pushrod V-8 engines have become affordable and readily obtainable from a variety of sources. In the process, the LS engine has become the most popular V-8 engine to swap into many American and foreign muscle cars, sports cars, trucks, and passenger cars.

To select the best engine for an LS engine swap, you need to carefully consider the application. Veteran author and LS engine swap master Jefferson Bryant reveals all the criteria to consider when choosing an LS engine for a swap project. You are guided through selecting or fabricating motor mounts for the project. Positioning the LS engine in the engine compartment and packaging its equipment is a crucial part of the swap process; it is comprehensively covered. As part of the installation, you need to choose a transmission crossmember that fits the engine and vehicle as well as selecting an oil pan with adequate ground clearance that has the correct profile for the crossmember. Often the brake booster, steering shaft, accessory pulleys, and the exhaust system present clearance challenges, so this book offers the best options and solutions. In addition, adapting the computer-control system to the wiring harness and vehicle is a crucial aspect for completing the installation, and is thoroughly detailed.

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.

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LS Swaps into Anything: How to Swap GM LS Engines into Almost Anything
Introduced in 1997, the GM LS engine has become the dominant V-8 engine in GM vehicles and a top-selling high-performance crate engine. GM has released a wide range of Gen III and IV LS engines that deliver spectacular efficiency and performance. These compact, lightweight, cutting-edge pushrod V-8 engines have become affordable and readily obtainable from a variety of sources. In the process, the LS engine has become the most popular V-8 engine to swap into many American and foreign muscle cars, sports cars, trucks, and passenger cars.

To select the best engine for an LS engine swap, you need to carefully consider the application. Veteran author and LS engine swap master Jefferson Bryant reveals all the criteria to consider when choosing an LS engine for a swap project. You are guided through selecting or fabricating motor mounts for the project. Positioning the LS engine in the engine compartment and packaging its equipment is a crucial part of the swap process; it is comprehensively covered. As part of the installation, you need to choose a transmission crossmember that fits the engine and vehicle as well as selecting an oil pan with adequate ground clearance that has the correct profile for the crossmember. Often the brake booster, steering shaft, accessory pulleys, and the exhaust system present clearance challenges, so this book offers the best options and solutions. In addition, adapting the computer-control system to the wiring harness and vehicle is a crucial aspect for completing the installation, and is thoroughly detailed.

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.

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

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

by Jefferson Bryant
LS Swaps into Anything: How to Swap GM LS Engines into Almost Anything
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LS Swaps into Anything: How to Swap GM LS Engines into Almost Anything

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

by Jefferson Bryant

Overview

Introduced in 1997, the GM LS engine has become the dominant V-8 engine in GM vehicles and a top-selling high-performance crate engine. GM has released a wide range of Gen III and IV LS engines that deliver spectacular efficiency and performance. These compact, lightweight, cutting-edge pushrod V-8 engines have become affordable and readily obtainable from a variety of sources. In the process, the LS engine has become the most popular V-8 engine to swap into many American and foreign muscle cars, sports cars, trucks, and passenger cars.

To select the best engine for an LS engine swap, you need to carefully consider the application. Veteran author and LS engine swap master Jefferson Bryant reveals all the criteria to consider when choosing an LS engine for a swap project. You are guided through selecting or fabricating motor mounts for the project. Positioning the LS engine in the engine compartment and packaging its equipment is a crucial part of the swap process; it is comprehensively covered. As part of the installation, you need to choose a transmission crossmember that fits the engine and vehicle as well as selecting an oil pan with adequate ground clearance that has the correct profile for the crossmember. Often the brake booster, steering shaft, accessory pulleys, and the exhaust system present clearance challenges, so this book offers the best options and solutions. In addition, adapting the computer-control system to the wiring harness and vehicle is a crucial aspect for completing the installation, and is thoroughly detailed.

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: 9781613250938
Publisher: CarTech
Publication date: 04/10/2014
Series: SA Design
Pages: 144
Product dimensions: 8.30(w) x 10.90(h) x 0.50(d)

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


Introduction


Chapter 1:

What You Need to Know about LS-Series Engines
Gen III: A Revolution in V-8 Performance
Gen IV: Improving the Legend
Feature Vehicle: 1996 Nissan 240SX SE

Chapter 2:

Engine and Driveline
Motor Mounts
Adapter Plates

Transmission Mounts
Choosing a Driveline
Feature Vehicle: 1967 Corvette C2 Stingray

Chapter 3:

Oil Pan
Stock Oil Pans
Aftermarket Gen III/IV Oil Pans
Oil Coolers
Feature Vehicle: BMW E36

Chapter 4:

Accessory Drives and Cooling System
Stock Accessory Drives
GM Vehicles
Ford Mustangs
Nissan 240SX
Jeep CJ, YJ, TJ, XJ
Mazda Miata, RX-7
Cooling System
Feature Vehicle: Gen III Jeep YJ


Chapter 5:

Transmission and Clutch
Automatic Transmissions
T56 Manual Transmission
Tremec TKO Manual Transmission
Aftermarket Kits
Feature Vehicle: Tri-Five Chevy


Chapter 6:

Wiring Harness and Wiring
Wiring Harness Basics
Wiring a Classic Corvette
1999–2000 LS1 PCM Plug 1
1999–2000 LS1 PCM Plug 2
Connectors for 1997–1998 LS1 Engines
Relays for 1997–1998 LS1 Engines
Connectors for 1999–2002 LS1 Engines
Relays for 1999–2002 LS1 Engines
Aftermarket Harnesses
Feature Vehicle: Volvette: A Corvette-Engined Volvo

Chapter 7:

Engine Management Systems, Tuning Software and Controllers
Reluctor Types
ECM Programming
ECM Tuning Packages
Aftermarket Engine Management
Feature Vehicle: 1967 Chevy Pickup

Chapter 8:

Fuel Systems
In-Tank Fuel Pump
External Fuel Pump
Cavitation
Wiring
Return Lines
Feature Vehicle: 1966 Mustang


Chapter 9:

Exhaust Systems
Exhaust Manifolds
Headers
Feature Vehicle: 1932 Ford Coupe


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