The GM LS1 and LS2 are the successors of Chevy's small block V8 engine. While they share a lot in common, there are some ...

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 ...

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 ...

There seems to be no upper limit to the capability of GM's versatile LS V-8 small-block engine family, both in terms of horsepower output and displacement. Throughout the 1960s, the distinction ...

Performing an LS swap, or any V-8 swap for that matter, can be a remedy for an underpowered Wrangler. We opted to replace the Pentastar 3.6-liter V-6 in our 2016 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon with ...

GM's LS engine is a powerhouse, thanks to great-flowing heads that enable tremendous horsepower and high-rpm performance. But while the LS is becoming a more popular swap choice for earlier, pre-C5 ...

Behind the scenes of a Corvette LS engine rebuild brings the mechanical side of high-performance car care into focus. The ...

Introduced in 1995 with few commonalities between it and the small-block V8 architecture, the LS engine family soldiers on to this very day although General Motors refers to the latest evolution as ...

Owning a classic car, truck, or SUV is a largely joyful experience, but there are definite pitfalls that come with the territory. Having a vehicle that is decades old in your driveway or garage often ...

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 ...

Turbos and superchargers have made extra power almost easy to come by. Thanks to them, even tiny four-cylinders can make the type of numbers that used to be reserved for big-displacement engines. That ...