Which manual does your LS build actually need?
Two PDFs from the Cozart Garage bench. The Blueprint is the rebuild narrative from teardown to break-in — six modules, full-color, annotated. The Torque Specs companion is the pull-list for every fastener, sized for the bench and printed on one page. Scroll down for the side-by-side, then take the one-question quiz to land on the right one.
The Blueprint vs the Torque Specs companion.
Same wrencher’s bench, two different jobs. The Blueprint is the narrative you read with a coffee; the Torque Specs companion is the pull-list you tape to the toolbox.
| At a glance | Manual · 01The LS Rebuild Blueprint$19 | Manual · T1LS Torque Specs & Sequences$9 |
|---|---|---|
| Scope | Full rebuild narrative — six modules from block assessment through break-in. The cross-section blueprint, the parts cheat sheet, the tool lists per phase, and the do-this-not-that callouts. | Pull-list companion — every fastener and every torque value, ordered the way the build sheet is ordered. The bench-side reference, not the narrative. |
| Page count | ~140-page full-color PDF, narrative + annotated photos. | One printable page (+ numbered LS-head callout diagram). |
| Format | PDF · narrative · annotated photos · module-by-module. | PDF · tabular · bench-side · one-pager lookup. |
| Ideal buyer | Still planning the build, or already mid-teardown with parts everywhere — the wrencher who needs the whole story from block to break-in. | Ready to assemble, or living at the bench with a pull-list — the wrencher who needs the torque value right now, not a chapter about it. |
| Bundle savings | Both manuals on one receipt — Save $4 versus buying them apart. Same PDFs, same instant download, one 30-day re-download grant. See the bundle | |
Where are you in your LS rebuild?
Pick the stage that matches your bench tonight. We’ll point you at the manual that does the work at that phase — and offer the bundle if both books earn their keep.
Where are you in your LS rebuild?
One question, four stages. We’ll point you at the manual that earns its keep at the phase you’re in.
Pick a stage — the recommendation reveals as soon as you choose.
Which one fits the way you actually wrench?
Blueprint — read it before the first bolt
If your engine is coming out of the bay next month and hasn’t seen a wrench yet, start with the Blueprint. It’s the six-module narrative that walks you from "what do I do first" to "hand it the key."
Torque Specs — for the bench, not the couch
If the engine is on the stand and the heads are going on this weekend, the Torque Specs companion is the one-pager you need. Pull-list, sequence, and a numbered LS-head callout, ready to mark with a Sharpie.
Bundle — the full rebuild, one receipt
If you’re doing the whole rebuild start-to-finish and want both books on one discounted receipt, the bundle is $24 — $4 less than buying them apart.
See the bundle