ANSWERBack in 1955, you (or your grandpa) might have posed a very similar question: "Why does that new-fangled small-block Chevy make more peak power and torque at a higher rpm than my trusty Flathead ...

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 ...

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 ...

Choosing the right motor for your project car just got a little easier thanks to Chevy’s latest line of LS Long Block engines, the details of which are highlighted in the following brief video summary ...

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 ...

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 ...

It’s no secret that LS engines have exploded in popularity over the past decade, as 4.8-liter, 5.3-liter, 6.0-liter, and 6.2-liter engines are plentiful, cheap, and strong. They also have easy-to-run ...

Builders interested in upgrading their project vehicle’s LS V8 engine with a big, bad blower should check out FAST’s new supercharger and cam power package. Recently revealed at the ongoing SEMA360 ...

Back in 2009 when LS swaps were gaining ground, we had Mike Copeland write an in-depth story on the things you need to consider when swapping in an LS engine into a vintage muscle car. Mike was the ...

Hunting out the easiest cars to LS-swap often means highlighting models which have been converted many times in the past, as this usually means there will be tried-and-tested methods of slotting an LS ...