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Old Dec 23, 2009 | 07:43 PM
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are there any writeups out there on assembling an lt1 that are pretty comprehensive.. its been two years since i assembled my last motor and i dont want to miss a thing..
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Old Dec 24, 2009 | 08:44 AM
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Old Dec 24, 2009 | 08:48 AM
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^ That's a very good read.
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Old Dec 24, 2009 | 09:05 AM
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I bought that book years ago - tons of valuable info.
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I need that book...
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Old Dec 24, 2009 | 10:12 AM
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That's what I used. It took a bit to get used to: Parts of the information you really need is included in the text, parts are in the photos, which are in a separate section. If you read it thoroughly, more than once, and put both text and pics together, it is very good. It skimps over a few details, since it is also written for those who choose carbs and rear distributors, but well worth the expense.
I used that book, and shoebox's pics on his website, and was never lost.
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Old Dec 24, 2009 | 10:33 AM
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Can this book be used as a basis for performance rebuilds?
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i didnt know that exsisted.. where can i get that!!
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http://www.amazon.com/Rebuild-Small-...N%3D1557883939
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Old Dec 24, 2009 | 12:54 PM
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Im going to order that for my build, has anyone read the SBC book from john lingenfelter? Does it have some good info?
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Old Dec 24, 2009 | 01:06 PM
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Originally Posted by brettmc
Can this book be used as a basis for performance rebuilds?
It covers all basic rebuilding, but no performance enhancements.
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i didnt know that exsisted.. where can i get that!!
Just about any place that sells books or magazines.
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Old Dec 24, 2009 | 04:20 PM
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ebat has them too
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Old Dec 28, 2009 | 12:34 PM
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i went to every book store in Houston this weekend and they didnt have the book so i just went to amazon (the link I posted) and ordered it, I signed up for the 30 free trial and got it for $14.99 with free 2nd day shipping so ill have it wed.
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Old Dec 28, 2009 | 02:59 PM
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That and the haynes are 2 books you must have. Alot of good info and pics.
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Old Dec 28, 2009 | 03:10 PM
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Awesome book. Lots of information there.
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Old Dec 28, 2009 | 03:27 PM
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If you want an additionally useful book - throw your Haynes in the garbage and buy an OEM Service Manual for the year of your car. The misinformation in the Haynes and Chilton manuals are disgusting. I have a 1995 OEM Service Manual - 2 books + the update book. Not only does it have awesome information in there, it has tons of schematics, diagrams, and most of the 2nd book is dedicated to DTC troubleshooting. Extremely useful.
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Old Dec 28, 2009 | 07:32 PM
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^^^^^ Where could one purchase the Factory Service Manuals for a 94 Z28?
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