When it comes to building an LS-based engine, there are a ton of ways to go about it. The first thing you need to ask yourself is how you want to use it. If hard handling is in your future, then ...

It can be safely said GM's all-new LS1 opened the door to a new world of technology and performance in the 1990s. It can also be accurately stated the LS family is easily the most successful V-8 in ...

This video explores how an LS engine is constructed from the ground up, offering an inside look at each stage of assembly.

Crate engines, crate engines, crate engines. Who doesn't love crate engines? For many enthusiasts, a carefully selected crate engine is the best way to power-up a project car. But there are still a ...

Back in 2010, we built a 461-inch LS engine for our 1968 Camaro project car Bad Penny. The build was based around RHS’s “new” race block. Yep, this badass block let us shoehorn 461 inches of glorious ...

Chevrolet's LS V8 offers unmatched longevity, simplicity, and real-world durability.

These durable, high-perfomance engines are available for far less than you might imagine, including the Chevy LS3, Ford ...

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 ...

LS1 engine design highlights and basic specs, why it’s such a popular swap, and a basic timeline, from the C5 Corvette to its use in the Australian HSV heroes. The General Motors 5.7 LS1 engine was a ...