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

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

Source Guide

Editorial Reviews

"We read the whole book from cover to cover as soon as we got it, and little gems of knowledge jumped out at us from nearly every section."

Grassroots Motorsports

"Use the information supplied in this book to make yourself money! This book will reduce the time that you spend on installing while doing a pay job."

engine professional - Mike Caruso