Rebuild LT1/LT4 Small-Block Chevy 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.

Explains alot

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!)

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.

Very informative book. I am extremely pleased with this

This is an excellent resource for information on Gen II Small Block (SB2) 350 CID (5.7L) LT1/LT4 engines manufactured between 1992 and 1997 that were installed originally in the Corvette (LT1 '92-'96, LT4 '96), Z-28 and SS Camaro (LT1 '93-'97), Trans Am (LT1 '93-'97), Firehawk (LT1 '93-'97), and Formula Firebird (LT1 '93-'97), Chevy Caprice (LT1 '94-'96), Chevy Impala SS (LT1 '94-'96), Buick Roadmaster (LT1 '94-'96), and Cadillac Brougham (LT1 '96). The book is very thorough in procedures from engine tear down, inspection and cleaning, crankshaft and cylinder head reconditioning to final STOCK assembly and everything in between (This book does NOT promise anywhere to be a performance build guide, in fact, it clearly states on the cover that it is a "STEP BY STEP REBUILD TO FACTORY SPECIFICATIONS"). The author does an amazing job of giving you the knowledge and confidence needed to successfully rebuild an LT1/LT4 while also keeping you interested in what information comes next. He tells you what tools you will need during certain procedures and what tools you can work without and in some instances what you might have lying around that will suffice for the task at hand. His jargon is only technical when need be and even then is put into a comprehensive manner. He references OE part numbers throughout the book and also has reference pages giving you original part numbers for just about every part within the engine as well as a few aftermarket alternatives on select parts. High quality photos are displayed for guidance on pages with key information or potentially confusing steps as well as a more thorough "photo walkthrough" at the end of each rebuild chapter. Clearances and specifications for every component are listed in the Appendix along with every torque spec you will need throughout your rebuild. He does offer some information on the "Baby LT1" (L99 265 CID), mostly where you might notice differences, though the main focus of the book is the LT1/LT4 engine.There are only two alterations I would make to the book if I had the ability, thus the missing fifth star. Firstly, I would use color photos as there are times when the black and white just isn't detailed enough. Secondly, I would have liked to have seen separate photos for component differences where there are variations in design between LT4 and the different models of the LT1.In summary, I found the information within the pages to be invaluable during the rebuild process and would have been much worse off had I not made this purchase or if I had relied on my Haynes or Chilton's manuals. The LT1 was an amazing engine with awesome capabilities though frequently dismissed as "trouble" or a "pain" because many people had little understanding of its reverse flow cooling system and it's one-of-a-kind optispark distributor. I would highly recommend this book to anyone who owns or is considering an LT1 or LT4 whether a rebuild is intended or not as the information it contains will offer a new respect, appreciation and understanding for the engine itself.

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

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 !