Even at stock settings, this is still a powerful engine. As it stands now, LS swaps are more popular since they can fit into older vehicles better than a Gen 3 Hemi. The biggest issue for the ...

Otherwise put, LSx stands for series-production LS engine. LS1 is the regular production ... In a similar fashion to the previous generation's 3.78-inch bore blocks, General Motors developed ...

How good are the Gen 3 V-8s? Compared to the original ... and even reduced emissions. Also missing is engine weight, as the LS1/LS2 engines feature not only aluminum blocks and heads, but also ...

While the 5.3-liter V8 is efficient for the power ... The LS6 is a high-performance version of the first Gen III small-block engine, the LS1, designed specifically for the C5 Corvette Z06.

Working on a LS Gen 3 or Gen 4 engine swap into a classic machine that isn’t equipped with a carbureted intake manifold, however, can challenge the DIY hobbyist with a scavenger hunt for ...

Paired with a six-speed manual, the upgraded LS1 gave the VZ Commodore SS a 0-62 mph time of 6.3 seconds. Starting from 2006, though, the VZ got the 6.0-liter Gen IV L76 engine, which was a ...

Everyone wants a 7.0L, 6.2L or at least 6.0L LS engine powering ... versus $450 for the 5.3. Down on displacement to be sure, the 4.8L still has everything that makes a Gen 3 or Gen 4 (LQ, LM ...

The LS4’s front-wheel drive provisions resulted in several key distinctions between it and other LS-based motors: Start provision is located on the transmission rather than the engine block ...

The throttle body into the intake manifold measures 90mm (3.55-inches ... oil consumption issues noted on early LS1 engines. Cooling System: the Gen IV cooling system sees just a light tweak ...

Everyone wants a 7.0L, 6.2L or at least 6.0L LS engine powering ... versus $450 for the 5.3. Down on displacement to be sure, the 4.8L still has everything that makes a Gen 3 or Gen 4 (LQ, LM ...