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LS Engine Rebuilds: Break-In and Tuning Guide

April 18, 2015 by LS Engine DiY

Congratulations on a job well done—you’ve got a newly rebuilt LS sitting on an engine stand! Though the work of this book is basically over, we wanted to leave you with some final information that will help ensure your engine enjoys a trouble-free reinstallation and startup, followed by a long useful life.   This Tech […]

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LS Engine Rebuilds: Final Assembly Guide

April 18, 2015 by LS Engine DiY

It’s been a long road to get to where you’re at right now. Think about it: you came up with a plan of action for your rebuild before even turning a single wrench. You acquired the tools that were needed for the project, then set about the dirty process of engine disassembly. You then inspected […]

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LS Engine Rebuilds: Pre-Assembly Guide

April 18, 2015 by LS Engine DiY

Let’s be honest: at this point, you’re probably getting a bit tired of reading each chapter introduction. Each one contains parent-like nagging of the importance of the material therein, and threatens you with grave consequences for not paying attention to detail. However, attention to detail is what an engine rebuild is all about, and even […]

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LS Engine Rebuilds: Component Preparation Guide

April 18, 2015 by LS Engine DiY

OK, so you have all of your parts in hand, whether brand-new or freshly machined. We’re definitely making progress toward enjoying a fresh Gen III/IV engine—but let’s fast forward a moment. Say you’ve got your rebuilt engine up and running, and everything is going great. You’re enjoying the new-found power of your LS-equipped ride, and […]

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LS Engine Rebuilds: Machine Shop Guide

April 18, 2015 by LS Engine DiY

Now that you’ve disassembled your engine and selected the engine components you’ll be using (or reusing) in your new engine, the next step is to select a machine shop to work with for your rebuild project.   This Tech Tip is From the Full Book, HOW TO REBUILD GM LS-SERIES ENGINES. For a comprehensive guide on […]

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LS Engine Rebuilds: Parts Selection Guide

April 17, 2015 by LS Engine DiY

So your engine is all apart, and you’ve got containers and boxes of old parts seemingly everywhere. How much of it should you, or can you, reuse? A lot of this has to do with the state of wear your engine parts are in, but it depends even more so on the desired characteristics of […]

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LS Engine Rebuilds: Disassembly Guide

April 17, 2015 by LS Engine DiY

Now that you’ve got a place to work in and the right tools in hand, you’re probably anxious to get your LS engine apart. To the untrained eye, the teardown of a worn or broken engine might seem nothing more than a necessary evil—the greasy prelude to an engine rebuild, and one that you’d just […]

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Intro to GM’s LS Gen III and Gen IV: The Small-Block Chevy Reborn

April 16, 2015 by LS Engine DiY

So you’re thinking about rebuilding your Gen III/IV General Motors small-block? Congratulations—an engine rebuild can be a very rewarding task. Right now, the prospect of enjoying a freshened engine probably excites you most; but we hope that with the help of this book, you’ll enjoy the actual rebuilding process as well!   This Tech Tip […]

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