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It explains variations between the various ls series engines and elaborates upon the features that make this engine family such an excellent design. How to rebuild gm lsseries engines is the first book of its kind to help you rebuild your gm lsseries engine. Apr 18, 2015 as with engine removal, reinstallation of your ls engine into your vehicle is beyond the scope of this book. Ls engine hot rod rebuild parts how to rebuild an ls engine.
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