Table Of ContentAcknowledgments 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
SynopsisIntroduced 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, which 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 that has the correct profile for the crossmember with adequate ground clearance. Often the brake booster, steering shaft, accessory pulleys, and the exhaust system present clearance challenges, so this book offers you 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, which 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., 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., 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.