More and more companies are supporting LS swaps with motor mount plates, engine management, headers, and fuel systems. Needless to say, the LS swap is no longer exotic. One thing that is typically ...
Engine swaps open up a lot of possibilities for project car builders. One of the most common engine swaps to see is the LS swap, with everyone from drift car builders to drag racers opting to use GM's ...
With the variety and interchangeability of LS parts, almost no two LS "crate" engines will end up alike and that makes them virtually indistinguishable from scratch-built engines. Let's check out 10 ...
Over the years, General Motors has employed several eight-cylinder engine designs ranging from the inline "Straight-8" to the current LT1 V8. However, many agree that the small-block LS engines were ...
Explore the rise of GM's iconic LS small-block engine, from its debut in the C5 Corvette to its impact on performance standards and enthusiasts today.
Back in 2009 when LS swaps were gaining ground, we had Mike Copeland write an in-depth story on the things you need to consider when swapping in an LS engine into a vintage muscle car. Mike was the ...
Chevrolet introduced the legendary LS V8 engine to the world way back in 1997 as the engine powering the new C5 Corvette. That first engine, the LS1, was a 5.7 liter, aluminum block, pushrod V8 that, ...
While the 5.3L LS4 V8 was the first car engine to feature Active Fuel Management (cylinder deactivation) technology, it was not Flex Fuel capable and did not have variable valve timing. As mentioned, ...
It wasn't that long ago that the words "crate engine" were tainted by an element of shame. What kind of hot rodder buys an engine that's already built? "A true gearhead builds his own engine" was the ...
Chevrolet's LS V8 offers unmatched longevity, simplicity, and real-world durability.
When it comes to the Chevrolet LS family of engines, it’s hard to impress anyone anymore. With many builders easily able to pump out 1,000-plus horsepower from the forced-induction LS V8 engine ...
What happens when you try to build a functioning car engine using only parts from a budget shopping app? One Florida TikToker put Temu to the ultimate test—and against all odds, it actually worked.