How to Rebuild Small-Block Chevy Lt1/Lt4 Engines Hp1393

I've been using this book while rebuilding a '94 lt1 motor. Overall it has come in very handy with tons of really good pictures (black and white, unfortunately) and step by step instructions and recommendations. Even has a section on converting back to carbureted, which is cool to have in case I ever decide to do that for a hot rod engine swap or something. The torque specs and general information charts in the appendix include pretty much most of the go-to information you could ever need in a pinch. Certainly worth the money for a DIY type home mechanic or car enthusiast looking to do motor work on the LT1. I keep it on a shelf in the garage next to the GM Factory Service Manuals for my cars as a reference. I have both an aluminum headed f-body (Camaro) and an iron-headed b-body(Buick Roadmaster Wagon). The book seemed to focus more on the corvette and camaro engines as far as pictures and things are concerned, but still does a nice job of pointing out potential differences you may run into with the different variations of the LT1 out there. As long as you are somewhat familiar with the minor variations you may see in sensor locations, 2 or 4 bolt mains, head type, crank snout length, waterpump layout, differences in vented (gen II) and non-vented (gen I) optisparks, OBD1 and OBD2 timing cover, etc., then you will have no trouble at all using this manual for any version of the LT1 successfully (especially since it points most of these out as you go along).

About the book... I've never built an engine before, but have done just about everything else on a car. Mike's details are outstanding. Even down to the smallest items. A 5th grader could build an LT1 using this book. The LT1 was in storage for the past 9 years. Never installed or run. Still has assembly lube in the guts and on the original engine stand. I posted a couple pics. I called Mike and asked him about issues with an engine stored that long. He thought there should be none, but that I needed to run the oil pump (or pressurized the oil system) before starting the motor. He was great to talk to. Even if you're an expert engine builder, this would make a great reference tool.

I found this book very helpful. It gives you good information about the LT1 and LT4 engines. The pictures are in black and white however and do provide good illustration. Gives you engine spec info. I would recommend this book for anyone interested in doing a rebuild.

Well written,illustrated, and detailed. Worth every penny! Also have a much older, but equally valuable book "How to Rebuild Your Small Block Chevy".

Great book! Has all the info you could even need to rebuild an LT1/LT4. Very happy with it.

This book is excelent for a person who would like to rebuild the LT1/LT4 engine to stock specs. I was a little disappointed in the lack of detail on the 265ci(L99) version engines. They mention some specs on the 265ci(L99) but a good parts interchange with the LT1/LT4 would be good. (for the mechanic on a budget!)

This book is a great nuts and bolts guide to rebuilding the LT engine. It has more information then I have tools and ability to do on any engine. If it is your desire to understand this engine inside and out then this book is for you. It is well illustrated with pictures of the engine and tools that you will need, even if you wanted to be a machine shop.

Very informative book. I am extremely pleased with this

Even if I had the basic knowledge, this book made me aware of some very particular details.

This book sucks ! Wrong info and typos through the whole book ! I would like my money back !