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08-11-2004, 07:15 PM
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Cartech Books 
http://www.cartechbooks.com/vstore/s..._ID=2237&DID=6
How to Build High-Performance Chevy LS1/LS6 V-8s
by Will Handzel.
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 next 30 years, its basic design remained unchanged . . . until 1997, when the Generation III LS1/LS6 engine design was introduced. The LS1 engine first appeared in the 1997 Corvette, and soon followed in the Camaro Firebird and thousands of full-size Chevy trucks and SUVs. It also powers the hot new Pontiac GTO!
This book is essential for the enthusiast who wants to get the most performance out of this new engine design but is only familiar with the older Chevy small-blocks. Covered is 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.
AVAILABLE OCTOBER 2004 -- PLACE YOUR ADVANCE ORDER NOW!
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8-1/2 x 11"
160 pages
600 black & white photos
SA Design
Item #SA86
ISBN #1884089844
ID #: SA86
Price: $18.95
08-11-2004, 07:41 PM
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Originally Posted by gator's 99TA
i hope this ends up to be a good book and not a lot of generalizations. anyone know any details about the authors?
11-29-2004, 03:18 PM
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Originally Posted by gator's 99TA
i hope this ends up to be a good book and not a lot of generalizations. anyone know any details about the authors?
Will Handzel is the author and he is a GM Engineer
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg...books&n=507846
has anybody bought the book yet? what do you think?
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11-29-2004, 10:54 PM
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It sounds like crap. Not trying to bash the book, but it doesn't sound like it has much more in it than you can learn on this website. We even have the high-res pictures, LOL. They need a book that goes component by component on what you can change, what parts are available, and how to change it. And they need a book that can help us use HPTuners. I mean, come on, how long is it going to take for the retards at GMHTP or one of the other magazines to do a darn article on using something other than a Hypertech programmer?
11-30-2004, 10:39 AM
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Originally Posted by wildta
Yea I have the book . It shows how to remove the engine from f-bodys, vetts,and trucks. Its not bad but I wanted a book that shows me step by step how to build an ls1/ls6 from scratch.
??? ANYBODY KNOW OF A BOOK ???
??? ANYBODY KNOW OF A BOOK ???
11-30-2004, 10:54 AM
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Is the book still available? I ordered a copy yesterday at Barnes & Nobles, but this morning they called saying the order was cancelled because they wouldn't be able to get it, to try to get online and see if i could get a used verion from their site. Anybody know where to get it?
thanks in advance
matt
thanks in advance
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11-30-2004, 04:02 PM
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I have the book. I think there is plenty of stuff in there not available on this site. However, I would not rate it as a "must have".
If you get it, you have to be careful when reading because there are errors. I have found serveral and am only up to page 30. For instance, on page 24 it says that the LR4 is 4.8L and the LM4/LM7 are 5.3L but on page 25, the LM4 is 4.8L and the LR4/LM7 are 5.3L. Caveat emptor!
If you get it, you have to be careful when reading because there are errors. I have found serveral and am only up to page 30. For instance, on page 24 it says that the LR4 is 4.8L and the LM4/LM7 are 5.3L but on page 25, the LM4 is 4.8L and the LR4/LM7 are 5.3L. Caveat emptor!
12-07-2004, 06:51 PM
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What is the "100 horsepower that anyone can install" that is mentioned in the summary?
12-14-2004, 10:46 PM
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Will Handzel is a sharp guy and he not only was a GM Engineer, he now heads up the GM Performance Parts program. I'm looking forward to reading it. You should be able to find it at any Cartech / SA Designs retailer. Check with Scoggin Dickey or Pace Performance.
12-15-2004, 04:04 PM
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