GM LS SERIES
LS SWAPS: How to Swap GM LS
Engines into Almost Anything
by Jefferson Bryant
As an updated edition of the original
top-selling title, this book covers
the right way to do a spectrum of
swaps. Veteran author and LS
engine swap master Jefferson
Bryant reveals all the criteria to
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consider when choosing an LS engine
for a swap project. You are guided through everything from
selecting or fabricating motor mounts to selecting an oil
pan with the correct profile to adapting the computer-control
system to the wiring harness. 8.5 x 11”, 144 pgs, 474
color photos, Sftbd.
ISBN 9781613250938 Part # SA156 .....................$29.95
SWAP LS ENGINES INTO
CHEVELLES AND GM A-BODIES:
1964–1972 by Jefferson Bryant
Author Jefferson Bryant provides
detailed step-by-step instructions
for installing an LS powerplant into
a Chevelle, Buick GS, Oldsmobile
Cutlass, and Pontiac GTO. He explains
essential procedures, time-saving
techniques, and solutions to common
problems. 8.5 x 11”, 144 pgs, 419 photos, Sftbd. ISBN
9781613253069 Part # SA383 ........................... $29.95
SWAP LS ENGINES INTO
CAMAROS & FIREBIRDS 1967–
1981 by Eric McClellan
Provides excellent instruction and guidance
for selecting the best engine for a
budget, choosing the adapter plates and
engine mounts, dropping the engine in
the car, selecting the ideal transmission
and drivelines, and completing all
facets of the swap. Author McClellan shows you how to
integrate the electronic engine control system on the early
F-Body cars as well as select and install exhaust, intake, fuel
pumps, and upgrade cooling system for the high-performance
LS. 8.5 x 11”, 144 pgs, 409 color photos, Sftbd.
ISBN 9781613250310 Part # SA245 ....................$29.95
HOW TO REBUILD GM LS-SERIES
ENGINES
by Christopher Werner
With simple step-by-step
instructions on disassembly,
cleaning, machining tips,
pre-assembly fitting, and final
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assembly, this book gives considerations
for both stock and performance
rebuilds. It guides you through easy
and tricky procedures, showing you how to rebuild your
engine and ensure it is working perfectly. It also illustrates
many of the performance components, accessories, and
upgrades that have been developed for the LS-series family
of engines. 8.5 x 11”, 152 pgs, 600 color photos, Sftbd.
ISBN 9781932494600 Part # SA147 ................... $29.95
NEW
LS ENGINE PARTS INTERCHANGE:
1997–Present by Joseph Potak
Easy-to-read text covers engine blocks,
crankshafts and rotating assemblies,
cylinder heads and valvetrain for both
cathedral port and rectangular port
heads, camshafts and componentry
including VVT technology, oiling
systems, induction and injection, electronics and engine
controls, superchargers, external engine accessories,
and more. 8.5 x 11”, 176 pgs, 400 photos, Sftbd. ISBN
9781613253960 Available May 2019
Part # SA414 ........................................................$32.95
HOW TO BUILD BIG-INCH GM
LS-SERIES ENGINES by Stephen Kim
Author Stephen Kim starts by
discussing the stroker options, the
maximum stroke and bore for aluminum
as well as iron block engines, and the
best cranks, rods, and pistons from
various aftermarket suppliers. The
budding LS engine builder is then able
to select parts or the stroker kit that best
fits the particular engine and the budget. The photos in this
edition are black & white. 8.5 x 11”, 144 pgs, 305 b/w
photos, Sftbd. ISBN 9781613251645
Part # SA203P ......................... $26.95
POD Book
HOW TO SUPERCHARGE &
TURBOCHARGE GM LS-
SERIES ENGINES by Barry Kluczyk
Supercharger and turbocharger design
and operation are covered in detail, so
you can select the best one for your
particular budget, engine, and
application. Also covered in detail are
the installation challenges, necessary
tools, and the time required to do the job. Once the
system has been installed, the book covers tuning,
maintenance, and how to avoid detonation so the engine
stays healthy. The photos in this edition are black & white.
8.5 x 11”, 144 pgs, 391 b/w photos, Sftbd. ISBN
9781613251690 Part # SA180P .. $26.95
POD Book
NEW
LS GEN III ENGINES: How to Build
Max Performance by Justin Banner
Author Justin Banner guides you
through all areas where you can
improve on the original LS output,
covering head, cam, and intake
options and combinations; factory
versus aftermarket performance parts;
rotating assemblies; stroker options; power adders; Gen
IV head swaps; and more. Your GM LS Gen III engine can
be converted to a high-horsepower street terror using the
information in this book. 8.5 x 11”, 144 pgs, 400 photos,
Sftbd. ISBN 9781613254509 Available May 2019
Part # SA442 ..................................................... $29.95
HOW TO USE AND UPGRADE TO
GM GEN III LS-SERIES POWERTRAIN
CONTROL SYSTEMS
by Mike Noonan
Author Mike Noonan is an expert
engine tuner and programmer and in
this book he covers the performance
and flexibility aspects of implementing
a GM Series III PCM-based control
system in great detail. If you are planning any of these
complex swaps or just looking to thoroughly understand
the nuances of modern GM control systems, this book is a
vital addition to your technical library. 8.5 x 11”, 144 pgs,
316 color photos, Sftbd. ISBN 9781613250556
Part # SA255 .................................................... $29.95
HOW TO BUILD HIGH-
PERFORMANCE CHEVY LS1/LS6
V-8s by Will Handzel
This book is essential for the enthusiast
who wants to get the most performance
out of this engine design but is only
familiar with the older Chevy smallblocks.
In this new edition with full-color
photos, you will find everything you
need to know about these engines, including the difficult
engine removal and installation, simple engine bolt-ons,
electronic controls for the Gen III engine, and detailed engine
builds at four different power levels. 8.5 x 11”, 160 pgs, 550
color photos, Sftbd. ISBN 9781932494884
Part # SA86 .......................................................... $29.95
NEW
LS GEN IV ENGINES 2005–
PRESENT: How to Build Max Performance
by Mike Mavrigian
Engine-building and LS expert Mike
Mavrigian guides readers through the
best products and modification procedures
to achieve maximum performance
for a variety of applications. 8.5
x 11”, 144 pgs, 400 photos, Sftbd. ISBN 9781613253908
Part # SA413 ..................................................... $29.95
HOW TO BUILD LS GEN IV
PERFORMANCE ON THE DYNO:
Optimal Parts Combos for Max
Horsepower
by Richard Holdener
This book provides you a solid parts
selection process for assembling a
powerful engine package, shows popular
packages, and then demonstrates
the dyno results of these packages. As such, this is an
indispensable resource for anyone building GM LS Gen IV
engine. 8.5 x 11”, 144 pgs, 267 photos, Sftbd.
ISBN 9781613253403 Part # SA395 .................. $29.95
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NEW
FORD BRONCO: Ford’s
Legendary SUV by Todd Zuercher
Author Todd Zuercher shares technical
details, rarely seen photos, and highlights
of significant Bronco models
along with the stories of those people
whose lives have been intertwined
with the Bronco for many years. This
book will have new information for everyone and will be a
must-have! 8.5 x 11”, 192 pgs, 400 photos, Hdbd. ISBN
9781613254141 Available April 2019
Part # CT634 ..................................................... $42.95
NEW
DYNO DON: The Cars and Career
of Dyno Don Nicholson
by Doug Boyce
If you are a fan of a certain era of
racing, a Ford fan, or certainly a “Dyno
Don” fan this book will be a welcome
addition to your library. Follow his
Hall of Fame career on the match
race circuit. 8.5 x 11”, 176 pgs, 330 photos, Sftbd. ISBN
9781613254059 Part # CT631 ............................ $36.95
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