Haynes Releases New LS Series Manual for All Your Small Block Needs
Dropping in an LS-based motor is already pretty easy but Haynes’ new techbook now makes it dead-simple.
Haynes is well-known in the automotive industry for its comprehensive vehicle teardowns in their manuals. And while we already have textbooks on the the fourth-generation F-Body Camaros and Trans-Ams, we have never had a dedicated manual that focuses solely on the LS-based motor.
Until now.
The LS Series Engine Manual Haynes Techbook covers everything you need to know about Chevrolet’s venerable small-block engine. It has info on maintenance, basic repairs, bottom-end modding, supercharging, you name it. The Camaro/Firebird tech manuals cover models from 1993 to 2002, and while that also includes the 5.7-liter LS1 of that time period, it is essentially limited to that particular engine model. This new book focuses on the entire LS family, so you have a plethora of options.
You may already feel super comfortable tinkering on your LS engine, however a Haynes or Chilton repair manual comes in total clutch when you are getting into a super-intricate street or strip build. Let’s say for instance you plan on capturing all the air with that brand new air cold air intake and blower you bought from the shop. Sounds great, but you aren’t exactly familiar with AFR (air-to-fuel ratio) and tuning.
Step-by-step, bolt-by-bolt with Haynes
This is where the Haynes manual comes in. It shows you how to not only set up a baseline tune on a freshly-built LS, but also how to tweak it for optimum flow. The book will also show you certain procedures regarding overhauling your motor, as you most likely will not just slap on that supercharger without beefing up your internals as well.
Even better, Haynes’s new manual contains a whole chapter devoted to performing a full LS-swap (Chapter 10). It’s complete with photos and illustrations. As well as a chapter discussing how to source performance parts for bleeding-edge motor builds. So, if you’ve been itching to do some serious mods on your LS-based vehicle, or you need a guide on making some minor but essential repairs, Haynes has you covered.
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