Cartech Books, Swap Ls Engines Into Chevelles & GM A-Bodies (PART #BOK-CT-SA383)
The photos in this edition are black and white.
Make swapping a GM LS Engine into your 1964-1972 Chevelle or other GM A-Body as smooth as possible by learning the essential procedures, solutions to common problems, and time-saving techniques.
Jefferson Bryant, author of
LS Swaps: How To Swap GM LS Engines into Almost Anything
, has performed many LS swaps throughout his career and has transplanted the LS into several A-Body cars. In this comprehensive guide, he provides detailed step-by-step instructions for installing an LS powerplant into a Chevelle, Buick GS, Oldsmobile Cutlass, and Pontiac GTO. To successfully install an LS engine, you need to select or fabricate motor mounts and adapter plates to mount the engine to the chassis. Also, you need to integrate the electronic engine controls and wiring harness to the A-Body car. If you run a fuel-injection system, a new tank or high-pressure fuel pump, fuel lines, and related equipment must be installed. Bryant covers all of these crucial steps and much more. In addition, he performs a new LT swap into an A-Body car.
The GM LS engine has revolutionized the muscle car and the high-performance V-8 market. It has become a favorite engine to swap into classic cars because it offers a superior combination of horsepower, torque, and responsiveness in a compact package. As such, these modern pushrod V-8 engines are installed in vintage GM muscle cars with relative ease, and that includes Chevelles and other popular GM A-Body cars. In fact, General Motors manufactured about 500,000 Chevelles and A-Body cars between 1968 and 1970 alone.
Swapping an LS engine into an A-Body is made much easier with a comprehensive guidebook such as this, whether you plan on doing it yourself or decide to have a shop do it for you. A huge and thriving aftermarket provides a wide range of suspension, brake, steering, chassis, and other parts that produce functional improvements. Before you tackle your LS Swap project, arm yourself with this vital information to guide you through the process.
TABLE OF CONTENTS |
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Acknowledgments |
Modern V-8 Masterpieces: The LS- and LT-Series Engine Gen III: A Revolution in V-8 Performance Gen IV: Improving the Legend Gen V: The LT-Series Engine Swap Projects Performance Project: The "Take-Out" Procedure for a Vortec 5.3-Liter Salvage Yard Engine Chapter 2: Motor Mounts Chevy Adapter Mounts for the A-Body LS Frame Stands Transmission Mounts Performance Project: Choosing a Driveline Chapter 3: Oil Pans, Pan Modifications and Aftermarket Offerings Stock Oil Pans Gen V Oil Pans Aftermarket Gen III/IV Oil Pans Performance Project: Modifying a Crossmember for Oil Pan Clearance Chapter 4: Accessory Drives and Cooling Systems LT Engine Series Vehicle Fitment with Stock Accessory Drives Aftermarket Drives Cooling Systems Performance Project: Adding Power Steering to a 2014-up LT-Series Engine Chapter 5: Transmissions Automatic Transmissions Manual Transmissions Performance Project: 3- to 4-Speed Floor Shifter Conversion Performance Project: Fitting an Early T56 to an LS Engine Clutch Basics Chapter 6: Wiring Harnesses and Wiring Take-Out Harnesses Cam Sensor Locations Connectors for 1997-1998 LS1 Engines Relays for 1997-1998 LS1 Engines Connectors for 1999-2002 LS1 Engines Relays for 1999-2002 LS1 Engines 2009-up LS3 ECM Connector Pinouts LS3 Factory ECM Pinouts 2014-up LT1 ECM Connector Pinouts Aftermarket Harnesses Performance Project: Drive-by-Wire to Drive-by-Cable Conversion Chapter 7: Engine Management Systems, Tuning Software and Controllers Aftermarket Tuning Packages Aftermarket Engine Management Performance Project: Installing an Aftermarket Transmission Controller Chapter 8: Fuel System Fuel Pumps Inline Fuel Pumps Performance Project: Installing a Phantom Pump System Chapter 9: Exhaust System Exhaust Manifolds Headers Catalytic Converters Air Intake Performance Project: Installing a Pypes Exhaust System Performance Project: How to Properly Dimple Headers Source Guide |
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Pages | 144 |
Size | 8.5 X 11 (inches) |
Format | Paperback / softback |
Illustrations | 419 b/w photos |
Publisher | CarTech |
ISBN | 9781613257180 |
Product Code | SA383P |
ISBN | 9781613257180 |
Product Code | SA383P |