LS1 books?

C-DUB · 11-02-2009, 01:44 PM

I'm looking for a book that goes through all of the inner workings of an LS1

I have had a book for Gen I sbcs that pretty much goes thru step by step how to rebuild a whole motor, will all the torque specs and what not for everything, looking for the same type of deal, but for an LS1.

Don't get me wrong, I understand how motors go together, but I am still kinda clueless as what goes on inside an LS1, and would like to be able to take my LS1 apart to upgrade a couple things, and know how to rebuild it.

Anyone got any suggestions?

**Kampz69** · 11-02-2009, 02:06 PM

this one is great, well worth the price:

http://www.amazon.com/How-Rebuild-LS...=pd_cp_b_1_img

this one is ok, but a bit dated:

http://www.amazon.com/Chevy-LS1-LS6-...7184910&sr=8-6

i own both, i prefer the first one.

***SweetS10V8*** · 11-02-2009, 02:27 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Kampz69

this one is great, well worth the price:

http://rover.ebay.com/ar/1/711-53200...4&toolid=10001 http://www.amazon.com/How-Rebuild-LS-Engines-Design/dp/193249460X/ref=pd_cp_b_1_img

I really liked this one too!

C-DUB · 11-02-2009, 04:25 PM

Awesome, thanks guys!

art · 11-03-2009, 12:49 PM

here is another one

http://www.amazon.com/Build-Modify-E...ref=pd_sim_b_2

I have all three and I prefer the 1st one Kampz posted.

The 2nd one is more of an informational book. the How to books go in-depth on actually building. Has torque specs, install tips, machine work tips, ect. well worth the money

Petro · 11-03-2009, 09:22 PM

^^^Looks like a good book...I have the first one Kampz69 recommended....good book....

**Kampz69** · 11-04-2009, 01:59 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by art

here is another one

http://www.amazon.com/Build-Modify-E...ref=pd_sim_b_2

I have all three and I prefer the 1st one Kampz posted.

The 2nd one is more of an informational book. the How to books go in-depth on actually building. Has torque specs, install tips, machine work tips, ect. well worth the money

i really like the first one i mentioned. how is this one compared to it? would it be worth getting? i may have to check it out

art · 11-06-2009, 01:06 PM

I don't regret buying it but after reading it, I would have been just fine with the first book.

A lot of repeat info and many editing errors. They could have proofed it a little longer before publishing.

art · 11-06-2009, 01:11 PM

http://www.ls1tech.com/forums/genera...blication.html

here is a thread on the book. people said they liked it so I checked it out. didn't read through the whole thing. mostly peeps giving props and confirming their order

**Kampz69** · 11-06-2009, 01:14 PM

thanks ill check out that thread.

11-02-2009, 01:44 PM	#1
C-DUB Customz Age: 24 Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 115 Location: Langley, BC User is: OffLine	LS1 books? I'm looking for a book that goes through all of the inner workings of an LS1 I have had a book for Gen I sbcs that pretty much goes thru step by step how to rebuild a whole motor, will all the torque specs and what not for everything, looking for the same type of deal, but for an LS1. Don't get me wrong, I understand how motors go together, but I am still kinda clueless as what goes on inside an LS1, and would like to be able to take my LS1 apart to upgrade a couple things, and know how to rebuild it. Anyone got any suggestions?
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11-02-2009, 02:06 PM	#2
Kampz69 Need LSx swap..... Age: 31 Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 2,074 Location: SW Chicago burbs User is: OffLine	Re: LS1 books? this one is great, well worth the price: http://www.amazon.com/How-Rebuild-LS...=pd_cp_b_1_img this one is ok, but a bit dated: http://www.amazon.com/Chevy-LS1-LS6-...7184910&sr=8-6 i own both, i prefer the first one.
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11-02-2009, 04:25 PM	#4
C-DUB Customz Age: 24 Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 115 Location: Langley, BC User is: OffLine	Re: LS1 books? Awesome, thanks guys!
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11-03-2009, 12:49 PM	#5
art (.)(.) Age: 29 Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 391 Location: lafayette, In User is: OffLine	Re: LS1 books? here is another one http://www.amazon.com/Build-Modify-E...ref=pd_sim_b_2 I have all three and I prefer the 1st one Kampz posted. The 2nd one is more of an informational book. the How to books go in-depth on actually building. Has torque specs, install tips, machine work tips, ect. well worth the money
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11-03-2009, 09:22 PM	#6
Petro Registered User Age: 24 Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 2,544 Location: Savannah, GA User is: OffLine	Re: LS1 books? ^^^Looks like a good book...I have the first one Kampz69 recommended....good book....
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11-04-2009, 01:59 PM	#7
Kampz69 Need LSx swap..... Age: 31 Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 2,074 Location: SW Chicago burbs User is: OffLine	Re: LS1 books? Quote: Originally Posted by art here is another one http://www.amazon.com/Build-Modify-E...ref=pd_sim_b_2 I have all three and I prefer the 1st one Kampz posted. The 2nd one is more of an informational book. the How to books go in-depth on actually building. Has torque specs, install tips, machine work tips, ect. well worth the money i really like the first one i mentioned. how is this one compared to it? would it be worth getting? i may have to check it out
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11-06-2009, 01:06 PM	#8
art (.)(.) Age: 29 Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 391 Location: lafayette, In User is: OffLine	Re: LS1 books? I don't regret buying it but after reading it, I would have been just fine with the first book. A lot of repeat info and many editing errors. They could have proofed it a little longer before publishing.
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11-06-2009, 01:11 PM	#9
art (.)(.) Age: 29 Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 391 Location: lafayette, In User is: OffLine	Re: LS1 books? http://www.ls1tech.com/forums/genera...blication.html here is a thread on the book. people said they liked it so I checked it out. didn't read through the whole thing. mostly peeps giving props and confirming their order
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11-06-2009, 01:14 PM	#10
Kampz69 Need LSx swap..... Age: 31 Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 2,074 Location: SW Chicago burbs User is: OffLine	Re: LS1 books? thanks ill check out that thread.
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