Heading into the heat of summer always brings up issues with cooling systems. Our latest venture is with an all-aluminum 5.3L LS engine swap backed by a TREMEC TKO-600 five-speed, and one of the last ...
If you've ever been disappointed by the horsepower figures coming from your Jeep Wrangler JK, whether it has the 3.8-liter or the 3.6-liter V-6, and you've considered an LS swap, you're not alone.
Sometimes the stuff we dream about turns out to be a nightmare. Like chasing after that hot cheerleader only to realize that she’s high maintenance or the football coach in drag. That often can happen ...
So you want a revolution for your classic GM musclecar? Consider dropping in one of the General's LS-series small-blocks, like this blown LS6 residing in Jeff Mortenson's '70 Camaro. Mortenson owns ...
A great way to breathe new life into a classic truck is by swapping the engine. You can get modern power, better fuel efficiency, and improved reliability, all while keeping that vintage look. But if ...
There’s a reason Chevy’s LS series small-block V-8s dominate the custom-car world. They're compact, lightweight, relatively cheap, and backed by seemingly infinite aftermarket support, making them an ...
LS swaps are nothing new — if anything, the street performance world has been stuffing GM's finest big-cube V8 in just about anything that would take it for years now. Porsches, E36 BMWs, Mustangs, ...
The Chevy LS V8 is one of the most ubiquitous elements in car customization. Any forum post or Facebook group thread about engine trouble usually has at least one comment along the lines of: “Just LS ...
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 ...
Time to take this build to the next level! 🔧 In this video, I install a performance camshaft into my C5 Corvette LS1, a major upgrade that transforms how this engine breathes and performs. 💥 This ...
Upgrading the LS1 with a trunnion bearing kit for more strength, stability, and peace of mind! 🔧💪 In this video, I walk you through the full Trunnion Kit install process, step-by-step, and explain ...
We need not bore you with another diatribe about how the Chevy Vega was an unmitigated disaster vehicle for General Motors. But long story short, it's hard to market your cheap subcompact as a true ...