LS SWAP: THE AT HOME or SHOP GUIDE
PLAN IT. BUILD IT. TEST IT.
Ready to put LS power into your old-school car or truck? LS SWAP: THE AT HOME or SHOP GUIDE helps you plan the complete conversion—from choosing a donor and buying compatible parts to installation, first start and troubleshooting.
Written for builders working at home or in a shop, this 214-page digital guide covers Gen III and Gen IV LS engines with numbered procedures, component photographs, technical diagrams, shopping lists and supplier links.
WHAT’S INSIDE
• Engine identification, donor inspection and compatibility planning
• GM A-, B- and G-body cars, C10 and square-body trucks, and truck/SUV swap considerations
• Engine mounts, oil pans, headers, accessory drives and clearance checks
• Engine and transmission choices, converter fitment and driveline planning
• Wiring harnesses, PCM controls, grounds, relays and diagnostic connections
• EFI fuel tanks, pumps, filters, regulators, fuel lines and injector sizing
• Radiators, electric fans, shrouds, steam plumbing and cooling-system checks
• A/C compressor fitment, controls and accessory integration
• Engine teardown, rebuild preparation, inspection and assembly checks
• Compatible horsepower upgrades and budget-build planning
• No-start, stalling, misfire and overheating troubleshooting
• Parts-buying resources for online suppliers and local stores
BONUS: FRONT SUSPENSION & DISC BRAKES
Explore suspension planning, ride height, wheel clearance, brake-system compatibility and conversion-kit selection.
Includes 14 expanded procedures with 168 numbered steps, a master shopping list, build records, contents and a subject index.
By Taiujuan Burches
DIGITAL PDF EBOOK — NO PHYSICAL BOOK WILL BE SHIPPED.
Vehicle configurations vary. Use the guide alongside the service information and manufacturer instructions for your exact engine, transmission and installed components.