LS Engines

How popular and effective has the LS engine family become? It is fair to say that the LS engine family is by every measure a worthy successor to the original, […]

For a lot of engine builders, dropping the crankshaft into the engine block sets the tone for the rest of the project. It’s a critical early step that relies on […]

Boost has long been the big equalizer. Add boost to just about any engine, and all of a sudden you have transformed your otherwise mundane motor into some kind of […]

Before you start tossing parts back onto your LS engine block to begin your rebuild, it’s absolutely vital that you’ve got all of the proper LS coolant passage block-off plugs […]

Depending on engine bay size, you may find yourself limited in accessory drive space when doing an LS engine swap. GM used three basic serpentine systems on the LS engines, […]

How much power are roller rockers worth? How do rockers compare to a cam swap? Can I get the same power gains with rockers and not have to tear apart […]

When it comes to turbo motors, I think maybe Ben Franklin said it best in his “Poor Richard’s Almanac.” The honey is sweet but the bee has a sting! The […]

This might upset some LS specialists, but when it comes to blower cams, look no further than what the cam does in naturally aspirated trim. To put this theory to […]

Update: We found some good audio clips of this cam’s idle quality/note. We’ll post those videos at the end of the story. We also had a reader ask about torque […]

I have an LS7 427ci LS engine that came out of a wrecked, low mileage 2008 Corvette that is now in my ’69 Camaro Pro Touring car. We will soon […]