(Updated 02/12/2020) [Editor’s Note: Find a comprehensive list of every LS and Vortec engine spec guide and upgrade guide we’ve published here.] … Chevrolet introduced the automotive world to the …
What You Need to Know About LS-Series Engines Includes in-depth instruction and photos. Covers all the criteria to consider when starting an LS swap project
Improving the performance of your vehicle can be done in many ways, and one that you might want to consider is an LS engine swap. The latter, however, is not as simple as it sounds. Many are not even aware of what it actually is. Read the rest of this post and we’ll let you know more about this...
It seems like LS engines are for sale all over. We give you some tips about what to do when buying an LS for your project, and show some mistakes we made.
Read how Hot Rod Magazine takes a closer look at GM engines, brought to you by the experts at Hot Rod Magazine.
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Much of the information shown here is excerpted from the recently released book, How to Build High Performance LS1/LS6 V-8s, by Will Handzel, so if you want to know more about the Gen III V-8 ...
So, you’re heading to the junkyard to see what LS engines are available for your next project? Here’s a handy guide that links specific GM vehicles to the LS-series engine …
The LS family is a series of engines that are actually really similar to each other. The architect of the Gen III and Gen IV Chevy V8’s is extremely similar. The Gen IV’s are supposed to have a slightly stronger block, but not by much. The main difference between the engines in the LS family ...
[Editor’s Note: This LS1 engine upgrade guide is the first in a series of LS engine upgrade guides assembled by a team of LS experts at Summit Racing. The LS1 engine …
If the modern look of the LS engine has been holding you back from using this engine in your hot rod, the wait is over. Make your LS swap look old school
Building your LS Bracket Motor from scratch involves learning more about the engine and considering what you ultimately want from the experience and engine. Part 1 walks you through the basics.
The Internet is full of chatter about transplanting General Motors’s third- and fourth-generation V8 engines. Here's what you need to know about LS swaps.
Looking for opinions on having an LS tuned after a swap is it worth it ? I’d like to know what I could potentially gain as far as drivability, horsepower, fuel economy etc. When I did my LS swap initially I never had it tuned because the company who sold me the standalone harness said that...
How to delete active fuel management for high-performance LS engine applications, and is variable valve timing help or hurt performance?
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Technically, you need to replace only the motor's AFM-specific lifters (8 out of the V8 engine's total of 16; the other 8 are conventional), but many tuners like to replace all 16 with a brand-new ...
I have searched everywhere but can not find a lot of info on this. Right now I have an 86 up 1 piece rear SBC. LT1 T56 with muncie clutch bell housing and adapter to connect to trans. Along with that I have the one piece rear main seal flywheel. What is the easiest most cost effective way...
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You might have to do some cleaning and shimming to get everything toleranced correctly, but its not hard on a T56. Then you have a unit thats properly set up for use on an LS engine. The LS1 flywheel bolt pattern is unique, and doesn't match the LT1 or SBC pattern. You need an LS1 flywheel.
We know that a lot of people love the LS engine and believe it should be in everything. We also know that there are a group of people out there that can’t stand the thought of swapping LS engines into everything and that has created a sometimes fun rivalry between the two camps. What really […]
When you think about an LS engines, a few bread winners come to mind -- such as the LS1, LS3, and LS7. But many people don’t know that there are currently 30 different versions of LS engines. These range from 5.3L truck engines; to race versions of production engines; to the LSX which was never...
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