{"product_id":"mopar-small-block-la-eng-rebuild-how-to-rebuild-9781613258613","title":"Mopar Small Block La Eng-Rebuild: How to Rebuild","description":"\u003cp\u003eLearn to rebuild a Mopar LA-series small-block engine with this handy how-to guide.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Mopar LA-series engine is a small-block V-8 that powered various Chrysler, Plymouth, and Dodge vehicles from 1964 to 1992. This engine replaced the A-series engine (\"LA\" stands for \"Light A\") in most models, as the original A-series engine was phased out in 1967. Initially introduced with a displacement of 273 ci, the 318- and 340-ci (the performance version) engines arrived in 1967 and 1968, respectively. Eventually, the 340-ci engine grew to 360 ci and was tamed down as emissions became more of a concern. In 1992, Chrysler released the Magnum version of the LA-series engine as a 318-ci 5.2L powerplant to further address those emissions issues. The 360-ci engine became a 5.9L Magnum in 1993.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book focuses exclusively on the rebuilding of the LA-series engine (pre-Magnum) from 1964 to 1992. Veteran author and former Chrysler engineer Larry Shepard walks you through the process of a complete engine rebuild using step-by-step instruction and more than 500 photos. The required tools and a thorough diagnosis to determine if the engine truly needs a rebuild are included. Disassembly, analysis, and inspection of which parts can be saved and which must be replaced, parts selection (OEM or aftermarket), machining, reassembly, and engine break-in are covered. All systems and parts are examined, including the block, cylinder heads, cams, valvetrain, rotating assembly, induction system, and exhaust.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you are restoring a Dart, Valiant, Duster, Barracuda, or Dodge truck or you simply want to know how to rebuild this engine, Shepard guides you every step of the way.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Sa Design\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/06\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781613258613\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 176\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.38d\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Larry Shepard","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52302239334581,"sku":"9781613258613","price":31.41,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/files\/img_fd1a5abb-7495-4010-be07-278a5e1c977b.jpg?v=1772552502","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/mopar-small-block-la-eng-rebuild-how-to-rebuild-9781613258613","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}