A few months ago in our March '09 issue, I introduced the 5.3L LS Chevy engine I was planning on dropping in my '72 C-10. For those who missed it (you may need to find a back issue to get up to speed) ...
One of the tricks of mounting engines is having the right mount bolted to it. I have always shied away from ones that had a stud sticking down or the old biscuit, front mount-style that the ...
Newsflash: GM’s excellent Gen III and Gen IV (often lumped together as “LS”) small-blocks are great for engine transplants. They make great power, don’t weigh a ton, and are so compact it’s hard to ...
More and more companies are supporting LS swaps with motor mount plates, engine management, headers, and fuel systems. Needless to say, the LS swap is no longer exotic. One thing that is typically ...
The heart of the build is ready—and today, it’s going in. In this video, I install my fully built LS engine into my Corvette, marking a major milestone in this long-running project. From bolting it ...
Chevy LS engines are among the most popular donor motors for DIY swaps in vehicles from vintage muscle cars and Jeeps to 1970s and '80s sports cars. The LS series' high power-to-weight ratio, ...