The LS3 V8 did not just become a popular crate motor. It quietly turned into the default answer for enthusiasts who want big ...

The LS engine, originally designed for General Motors’ vehicles in the late 1990s, has transcended its initial purpose to become the most popular swapped powerplant in automotive history. Its ...

With prices of classic muscle cars like the Dodge Charger or Chevy's Chevelle SS heading for the stratosphere, a common way to cobble your own together on the cheap is to purchase a lowly six-cylinder ...

There's a reason why gearheads put both LS (not to be confused with LT) and Vortec engines under the same umbrella of "LS", despite GM originally assigning them different badges. (And in case you're ...

Few engine families go down quite so well in the history books as Chevrolet's iconic LS series. The family consists of powerful small-block V8 engines, and they've been seen in everything from ...

Engine swaps open up a lot of possibilities for project car builders. One of the most common engine swaps to see is the LS swap, with everyone from drift car builders to drag racers opting to use GM's ...

The final step of 50-state emissions compliance requires a two-part inspection. A virtual inspection where one submits all the documentation and photographic evidence demonstrating the swap’s validity ...

Ahead of the implementation deadline for the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's electronic logging device mandate in late 2017, the agency appeared to throw something of a bone to ...

Swapping an LS engine into your hot rod is about a lot of things besides the actual LS engine. You need to figure out headers, engine mounts, cooling lines, oil pan to frame clearance in addition to ...

The heart of any hot rod project is the engine and transmission. In the case of the Week To Wicked 1967 Nova, power is being provided by a remanufactured aluminum-block 6.2L LS3 engine from AutoZone.