WernerGMHTP

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Folks:

Now that I've got your attention, let me explain: yes, I am giving out a free copy of my new book ("How to Rebuild GM LS-Series Engines," published by CarTech / S-A Design)! However, I am only giving out one (1) copy, and here's why:

In order to increase its exposure and get some valuable feedback on the book, I'd like someone to post an honest, well-written review on this site as well as on amazon.com. I am intentionally posting in this forum because I'd like to see the views of someone who is a novice in the field of working on engines in general (book giveaway for experienced LS1Tech-ers to come in a few weeks). I wrote the book in such a way that while experienced engine builders can certainly benefit from the information, even someone who knows little about engines (whether LS-Series or otherwise) should be able to get a whole lot out of it, gaining the ability to rebuild their own engine or at least perform extensive work on it. I'd like to see how well I succeeded at this goal.

I don't see any better way to do this than having everyone who is interested post a reply to this thread (no PMs) with a 1-2 sentence description of their experience level working on engines and a number between 1 and 50. Whoever comes closest to the number I'm thinking of without going over - and whose experience level isn't way outside of what I am looking for - wins. Deadline is noon eastern this coming Thursday, Sept. 4.

Again, all I am looking for in return are two (2) reviews, one in this forum and one on amazon.com, both to be posted by the end of September. A few well-written paragraphs will suffice.

Thanks in advance to everyone for their interest!

WernerGMHTP

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I'm having a hard time believing NOBODY wants a free book (list price $24.95)!!!

406malibu

id be a taker, but i hate feeling like i have to read, and then do a report with a deadline

*98TransAm*

dont you have other books as well? your name sounds familiar

NemeSS

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he is also a GMHTP magazine author,writer, he has written many tech related articles for the mag. i think he owns a red t/a that he built a stroker engine for, in the mag. as a write up

THENASCAR

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well why not, i work for ford motor company as a heavy line technician. dealing with engine problems is a daily occurance for me. im also a certified electrical specialist and am always ineterested in learning everything i can especially when it comes to my pontiac

number ...... how about 21 lucky number.

thanks again

95FbFormula

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Id be a taker being that I am Putting a 6.0 in my 95 so I never had a chance to take an lsx apart/rebuild. I have a pretty good idea but haven't got all the specifics and little things like not to forget the oil plunger lol

and is your number 32

aothepresident

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I'm not very mechanically inclined, but through this forum and other literature I'm learning quickly. I would love to add this to my reading list. I'll pick #80.

johnLs1camaro

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well, i have torn down my engine many times and rebuilt,making it faster and stronger,also have done a ls1 swap in my 70,so i feel i should qaulify enough for this...

lets do lucky number 8..

slayerized6

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ill take the book plus a few thousand $$ for the price of a rebuild.

Pinnhead13

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I'm alright with engine work but no where near the level i want to be at yet, so i would have to go with 13

406malibu

well i guess i'll join the band wagon.... ive never rebuilt a motor, but i have pulled quite a few transmissions when i was 15. and i'll go with 36

samson_420

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Everyone miss this: He said a number between 1 and 50.

Either way, here goes squat.

My eperience would be a 8 out of 10. I graduated in the top 5 from UTI for auto and diesel back in 2005. I got my ASE certs, but I don't have the shop experience for the badges. I have rebuilt a few motors so far(no LS1 ones yet). I don't work on cars for a living. I make more money doing what I do now. Yet, I would rather work on car if the opportunity ever came up.


Laters. . . . . . . . . .

Oh yeah, I say #49.

We're Not Worthy

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Gimme lunky numbe 32 anyways here goes. I feel I would work because I am diving into an LS engine for the first time right now. I have it on the stand out in the garage. I have never done anything serious with engine just some minor wrenching mainly maintence stuff. THis is my first internal engine work. I'm putting an LQ4 in my thridgen.

Rushin

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Okie doke! 17

My experience is by no means professional. I have 6 years of shop experience, tearing down (unfortunately not rebuilding) Gen III motors. I basically know every small nut and bolt on these powerplants. I'm soon to be putting another LS1 into my car. Mostly factory, except some small things and this one I'm sure to build. Good luck with the book!

4WOFURY

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I've been learning automotive tech for the last two years. I don't have an extensive knowledge, but I am very willing to learn. Every bit helps.

I pick 27.

HowdyZ_28

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"I am not mechanically inclined" so they say. I can change my oil, fuel filter, and "most" of my spark plugs, and thats about it. I'm sure I could do more with a knowledgable person/book right there, but until then I'm scared I'm really going to break something.
I'd love to be able to save the labor costs and do the work myself!

As for the number: I say 16


Scott

slayerized6

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15......

2fast97Z

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Graduated from UTI in 06' and have 3 ASE's and 3 years shop experience now...already torn down a whole LT1 car and built the motor mostly myself and have owned 2 LSX cars now

i pick # 2

dnkynrbk

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Im installing a 370 this week and just pulled my old 370 out looking to rebuild it myself I done one motor swap and a ton of 4L60E trannys. I pick 41