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The LS engine that became the most swapped powerplant in history

The LS engine, originally designed for General Motors’ vehicles in the late 1990s, has transcended its initial purpose to ...
SlashGear

GM's LSX Vs. LS7 Engine: What's The Difference?

When it comes to engine swaps, there might not be one that's more popular than the LS swap. This is in large part due to the easy availability of them, but they are also good performers. The LS7 and ...
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How an Outdated Pushrod Engine Became GM’s Legendary LS V8

What we refer to today as the LS family of engines usually refers to the third and fourth generations of Chevrolet’s small-block V8. But to understand the relevance of these engines, and what makes ...
Jalopnik

GM LS And LT Engines: What Sets Them Apart, And Which One Is The Best?

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, ...
Hot Rod

Haltech Offers New, Affordable Self-Learning ECU for LS V-8 Engines

Haltech has traditionally catered to the professional racer and has for decades focused on competition applications. That focus on engineering, customer support, and the company’s high level of ...
TopSpeed

The Best Bang For Your Buck V8 Crate Engine You Can Buy

What is the best bang-for-buck V-8 crate engine you can buy in 2024? The correct answer is Chevy's tried and true swap platform, the “Gen IV” 6.2-liter LS3 V-8 engine. Why the LS3 when there are ...
Hot Rod

First-Gen F-Body Gen-III LS1 Engine Swap - Generation Zap Part 1

There has been a movement within our hobby over the last several years to update vintage iron with an eye toward modern-day performance, reliability and, most importantly, drivability. Call it Pro ...
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The LS3 V8 became one of the most popular engines people swap into cars

The LS3 V8 did not just become a popular crate motor. It quietly turned into the default answer for enthusiasts who want big ...
Jalopnik

The Difference Between LS And Vortec Engines (And Why Fans Love Them)

There's a reason why gearheads put both LS (not to be confused with LT) and Vortec engines under the same umbrella of "LS", despite GM originally assigning them different badges. (And in case you're ...
Autoblog

GM LS1 5.7L Engine: Evolution, Specs, & Common Issues Explained

LS1 engine design highlights and basic specs, why it’s such a popular swap, and a basic timeline, from the C5 Corvette to its use in the Australian HSV heroes. The General Motors 5.7 LS1 engine was a ...
Autoblog

How an Outdated Pushrod Engine Became GM’s Legendary LS V8

GM’s Chevrolet LS engines redefined the pushrod V8 to give us one of the most dominant performance platforms of the modern era. What we refer to today as the LS family of engines usually refers to the ...