In our last installment, we set out to build a really big LS engine. How big? Well, in this case a rather voluminous 490 cubic inches. Yep, that’s big-block cubes in a small LS package. The first step ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

LS engine swaps are all the range, and while there is certainly a case to be made for the power potential of a solid LS-based small-block, the need for complicated electronic fuel injection scares ...

LS power on the cheap is easy if you know where to look and what to do. 500+ hp from a junkyard 4.8L Vortec LS? Yep, and it's easier than you think. Sure, new crate engines are great if you have the ...

The venerable LS engine swap is a meme for one very good reason - the LS V8 is a great engine. With its relatively low weight, compact size, big power potential, and a seemingly endless supply of ...