GM Authority

Hedman Introduces LS Engine Swap-In-A-Box For ’70-’81 Camaro And Firebird

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 ...

What's the biggest difference between Ford's Coyote and GM's LS engines?

Ford's Coyote and GM's LS engines are still offered today for anyone interested in performing a swap. But they have some big ...
Hot Rod

9 Crazy LS Swaps

What is an LS Swap? If you're wondering what all the hype is, the LS swap is just the latest in the time-honored tradition of hot rod engine swaps. After the World War II, troops came home with lots ...
SlashGear

5 Classics That Make Perfect LS Engine Swap Candidates

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 ...
The Drive

This Nifty Engine Mock-Up Tool Makes LS Swaps So Much Easier

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 ...
GM Authority

LS Swapped Mazda Miata Puts In 8-Second Quarter Mile Passes With Ease: Video

The Mazda Miata is a fairly common recipient of General Motors LS V8 engine swaps, but it seems many V8 Miata owners choose to build their cars for the road course rather than drag strip. Holley’s ...

Can You Really Put GM LS Heads On A Ford Small Block?

General Motors' LS engines and Ford's small-block V8s are some of the most famous motors in auto history, but can you combine ...
autoevolution

This '71 Chevy Vega Was a Nightmare Car for GM, Can an LS1 Swap Change That?

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 ...
Motor Trend

Chevrolet LS1 Engine Swap - A Change of Heart

Nail the throttle of an LS1-powered fourth-gen Camaro and you'll soon be dreaming of how to put one of GM's newest and hottest small-blocks into your classic ride. Apart from the easy 300-plus horses ...
SlashGear

GM's LS9 Vs. LSA Engine: What's The Difference & Which Is Better For Your Needs?

As members of the fourth-generation General Motors small block engine lineup, the LSA and LS9 variants share many similarities. In addition to their rugged reliability, pushrod-operated overhead ...
Hot Rod

9 Crazy LS Swaps

What is an LS Swap? If you're wondering what all the hype is, the LS swap is just the latest in the time-honored tradition of hot rod engine swaps. After the World War II, troops came home with lots ...