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Fish68 · 01-16-2014, 10:25 PM

Before i buy books on ls engine swaps, can anybody give me advise on any books that may have helped them on their swap? Also where is the best place to buy them? Thanks

**truckdude239** · 01-16-2014, 10:26 PM

i did not buy a book i wont waste the money on one if it where me theres plenty of free info on here and on www.ls1tech.com

BR3W CITY · 01-17-2014, 12:35 AM

Most books would only cover general topics, and usually its the model specific stuff that trips people up.

Things like the wiring, mounts, fuel systems etc are discussed at length here and on ls1tech as truckdude said.

I have yet to here of a swap started here that has ended up in failure due to lack of help/info/resources. So far even the far-out and high-tech swaps have made good progress if not met success.

chevyguy_72 · 01-17-2014, 10:45 AM

check this out...
http://books.google.com/books?id=TPJ...k%20up&f=false

But yes i never bought a book... just online research

Fish68 · 01-17-2014, 11:33 PM

Thanks for the info guys

meatwagon83 · 01-17-2014, 11:50 PM

i have one called how to swap a ls into anything, its published by sa books it tells you how to modify the stock wiring harness , what exhaust manifolds and oil pans fit what and for the most part i didnt see where it wouldnt tell you what you needed to know, plus i dont like to take time out of doing something to go into the house and check the computer when i can have the book right there with me

Fish68 · 01-18-2014, 11:22 AM

Like someone said there is way more good info on this forum, but my truck isnt at my house so i needed something to take when i went to it to refresh my memory. The book your talking about looks like it will help. Thanks. Clint

solidaxel · 01-18-2014, 01:20 PM

This is by far the best "book" you can read, right here !

71chevystep4x4 · 01-18-2014, 01:50 PM

I started with the "how to swap an LS motor into almost anything" but all of the information was already outdated, and all of the references for parts were the most expensive route you could take. I found LT1swap.com, and that was my main source for ANYTHING I needed to know as a first time LS swapper, and it runs great.

01-16-2014, 10:25 PM	#1
Fish68 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bloomington,Indiana Posts: 48	Books on ls engine swap Before i buy books on ls engine swaps, can anybody give me advise on any books that may have helped them on their swap? Also where is the best place to buy them? Thanks

01-16-2014, 10:26 PM	#2
truckdude239 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Lewisville, Nc Posts: 10,237	Re: Books on ls engine swap i did not buy a book i wont waste the money on one if it where me theres plenty of free info on here and on www.ls1tech.com __________________ David fuller Ase Certified Mechanic Click here to help support our board!! 1971 Chevy c-10 under going a 4.8l LSx swap Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=421305 2007 Honda Accord my daily 145kmiles 2002 Honda Accord 4 door With 330k(sisters car) 2005 toyota Avalon 228k( brothers car) 2002 Sububran 5.3 245k 2000 Tahoe 5.3l 378 General manager for Marco's Carwash & lube

01-17-2014, 12:35 AM	#3
BR3W CITY meowMEOWmeowMEOW Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: MKE WI Posts: 7,128	Re: Books on ls engine swap Most books would only cover general topics, and usually its the model specific stuff that trips people up. Things like the wiring, mounts, fuel systems etc are discussed at length here and on ls1tech as truckdude said. I have yet to here of a swap started here that has ended up in failure due to lack of help/info/resources. So far even the far-out and high-tech swaps have made good progress if not met success. __________________ *'66 Short Step / SD Tuned / Big Cam LQ4 / Backhalfed /Built 4l80e / #REBUILDEVERYTHING* MY BUILD THE H8RDCPTR //\\ MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL REV J HD Last edited by BR3W CITY; 01-17-2014 at 05:33 AM.

01-17-2014, 10:45 AM	#4
chevyguy_72 Vintage Evil Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hastings, Nebraska Posts: 956	Re: Books on ls engine swap check this out... http://books.google.com/books?id=TPJ...k%20up&f=false But yes i never bought a book... just online research

01-17-2014, 11:33 PM	#5
Fish68 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bloomington,Indiana Posts: 48	Re: Books on ls engine swap Thanks for the info guys

01-17-2014, 11:50 PM	#6
meatwagon83 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Preble county ohio Posts: 1,914	Re: Books on ls engine swap i have one called how to swap a ls into anything, its published by sa books it tells you how to modify the stock wiring harness , what exhaust manifolds and oil pans fit what and for the most part i didnt see where it wouldnt tell you what you needed to know, plus i dont like to take time out of doing something to go into the house and check the computer when i can have the book right there with me __________________ "DON'T TOUCH THE TRIM!!"-Early Kyler

01-18-2014, 11:22 AM	#7
Fish68 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bloomington,Indiana Posts: 48	Re: Books on ls engine swap Like someone said there is way more good info on this forum, but my truck isnt at my house so i needed something to take when i went to it to refresh my memory. The book your talking about looks like it will help. Thanks. Clint

01-18-2014, 01:20 PM	#8
solidaxel Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Cactus Patch So. Az Posts: 4,749	Re: Books on ls engine swap This is by far the best "book" you can read, right here ! __________________ 53 TuTone Extended Cab 350 4-Spd 3:08 (SOLD) 53 Chevy Moldy pearl green ZZ-4 4L60E 9" 3:25 55 GMC 1st Black Mll (ZZ4) ZZ6 TKO 600 5 sp 3:73 62 Solidaxle Corvette Roman Red (327 340hp 4spd 3:36) C4 & C5 suspension tube chassis LS 3 4L70E 65 Corvette Coupe 327 350hp 4spd 4:11 78 Black Silverado SWB (350/350) 5.3 & 4L60E 3:42 2000 S-Type 3.0 (wife cruiser) 2003 GMC SCSB 5.3 4L60E 3:42

01-18-2014, 01:50 PM	#9
71chevystep4x4 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Milwaukie OR Posts: 135	Re: Books on ls engine swap I started with the "how to swap an LS motor into almost anything" but all of the information was already outdated, and all of the references for parts were the most expensive route you could take. I found LT1swap.com, and that was my main source for ANYTHING I needed to know as a first time LS swapper, and it runs great.



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