How To Supercharge & Turbocharge GM LS-Series Engines CarTech Manual

In How to Supercharge and Turbocharge GM LS-Series Engines, supercharger and turbocharger design and operation are covered in detail, so the reader has a solid understanding of each system and can select the best system for their particular budget, engine, and application.

Benefits and drawbacks of each system as well as the impact of systems on the vehicle are explained. Cathedral, square and D-shaped port design heads are covered in terms of performance, as well as strength and reliability of the rotating assembly, block and other components. Finally, Kluczyk explains how to adjust electronic management system to accommodate a supercharger or turbocharger.

This is the only book on the market specifically dedicated to forced air induction for LS series engines. It provides exceptional guidance on the wide range of systems and kits available for arguably the most popular modern V-8 on the market today.

Contents:

• roots-type & centrifugal-type superchargers
• turbochargers
• installation challenges
• necessary tools & time requirements
• tuning
• maintenance
• how to avoid detonation
• port design heads
• rotating assembly & block
• electronic management system adjustment