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Type of bind: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 629
EAN num: 9781932494884
ISBN number: 193249488X
Label: S-A Design
Manufacturer: S-A Design
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Page Count: 160
Printing Date: October 15, 2008
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In 1997 Chevrolet did the unthinkable: they re-designed the most popular and most modified engine in American history. The Chevrolet small-block V-8 made its debut in 1955,
and with its arrival, Chevrolet instantly leaped to the forefront in the minds of hot rodders and performance enthusiasts alike. While the engine grew in displacement and technology over the subsequent 30 years, its basic design remained unchanged . . . until 1997, when the Generation III LS1/LS6 engine design was introduced. The LS1 engine very first appeared in the 1997 Corvette, and soon followed in the Camaro Firebird and thousands of full-size Chevy trucks and SUVs.
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 small-blocks. Full-colour coverage includes everything you need to know about these engines, including the difficult engine removal and installation, simple engine bolt-ons, electronic controls for the Generation III engine, and detailed engine builds at four different power levels.
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I am no LSX expert, but I feel like this book is missing some key components.
On pages 76-77 the author lists Gen III Power Parts. Under CNC-ported GM Cylinder Heads, the author failed to mention Patriot Performance. Under Specialized Cylinder Heads, the author failed to mention Edelbrock and Dart. Under Performance Steel Connecting Rods, the author failed to mention Lunati and Eagle. Under Steel Crankshafts, the author failed to mention Eagle. Under GM Controller Reprogramming, the author failed to mention Crane and Vinci Hi-Performance. Under Supercharger Kits, the author failed to mention twin screw superchargers from Whipple and Kenne Bell.
On page 94, the author describes using blue Loctite when assembling the oil pump, yet the picture shows a bottle of blue Loctite. Which is it, blue or red?
Since we now live in the Internet age, I would like to see a section listing LSX forums like corvetteforum.com for the Corvette guys, performancetrucks.net for the truck guys, or ls1tech.com for everything LS related. These are a great source of information.
Overall, I think there is a ton of information in the book, but I feel like some key components were left out. It feels as if since the author works for GM, he was obligated to mention GM parts instead of some of the aftermarket parts. Most of the builds in the book were built with GM heads and the LS6 cam. Sure, GM Performance Parts makes some great stuff, but so does the aftermarket. The LS6 cam may be great in a lightweight Camaro or a Corvette, but probably not the best choice in a 5000+ pound truck. How about a 5.3L, 5.7L, or 6.0L build with a stroked crank, aftermarket heads and an aftermarket cam?
If you have been dealing with or researching LSX motors for a while, you may be disappointed.
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