Discover how the LS1 became a lightweight, swap-friendly V8 icon, from its C5 Corvette debut to HSV power upgrades, and learn ...

Chevrolet started making small block V8 engines all the way back in the mid-1950s and has had many different generations in that time. For over 40 years, Chevrolet made different sizes and variations, ...

The early days of LS-swapping were hard. There was little to no aftermarket support, and even simple things like clearing crossmembers required modding the factory oil pan and other bits. By today’s ...

It's hard to believe that General Motor's LS series of engines have been with us for 20 years. Introduced in 1997, performance enthusiasts quickly learned all this new design had to offer—these ...

Mopar's Gen III Hemi is growing in popularity for engine swaps and the reasons are obvious. It's a bona fide threat to ...

Will joined the TopSpeed team over two and a half years ago, bringing his lifelong automotive passion, writing experience, and editorial expertise along with him. Whether classic or modern, American ...

We put together a budget 5.7L LS engine (327 cubic inches) to show that you don't have to go broke to enjoy the benefits of an EFI-equipped LS engine in your classic Chevy. The engine ended up making ...

As members of the fourth-generation General Motors small block engine lineup, the LSA and LS9 variants share many similarities. In addition to their rugged reliability, pushrod-operated overhead ...

We need not bore you with another diatribe about how the Chevy Vega was an unmitigated disaster vehicle for General Motors. But long story short, it's hard to market your cheap subcompact as a true ...

A man much wiser than myself once said something to the tune of "On a long enough timeline, everything gets an LS." This obviously applies to cars and trucks. But it also applies to more oddball stuff ...