01] Jim Hunt's LS7 is going in his custom-bodied, mid-engined C6 Corvette he calls "Caccia Drago." Send us some high-res photos when it's up and running, Jim. I'm in the final stages of finishing a ...
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 ...
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, ...
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 ...
BluePrint Engines has just launched its latest powerhouse, an 830 horsepower, 427 cubic inch LS-compatible crate engine that redefines reliability and raw power in the aftermarket segment. This new ...
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 ...
In our LS Engine Picker's Guide article (click here) we scavenged backyards and junkyards for LS engines, blocks, cylinder heads, intake manifolds, and other essential parts for your next build. Well, ...
So, you've decided to take the plunge and do an LS swap into something. We've been dancing to that tune for over 20 years, and like the insurance company commercial says, "We know a thing or two ...
When the all-new fifth-generation Chevrolet Corvette had its premiere in 1997, it packed a likewise all-new LS1 V8 engine making 345 horsepower and 350 pound-feet of torque — which was enough to ...