Over the years, General Motors has employed several eight-cylinder engine designs ranging from the inline "Straight-8" to the current LT1 V8. However, many agree that the small-block LS engines were ...

Explore the rise of GM's iconic LS small-block engine, from its debut in the C5 Corvette to its impact on performance standards and enthusiasts today.

Back in 1955, General Motors gave birth to one of America's most iconic engines, the Chevy small-block V8. Among these, the LS series, also known as the third and fourth generations of small block V8, ...

General Motors is well known for its small-block V8 engines; especially the powerful, reliable, and versatile LS series that debuted with the C5 Corvette in 1997. Unlike most of its rivals, GM decided ...

The early days of LS-swapping were hard. There was little to no aftermarket support, and even simple things like clearing crossmembers required modding the factory oil pan and other bits. By today’s ...

When the all-new fifth-generation Chevrolet Corvette had its premiere in 1997, it packed a likewise all-new LS1 V8 engine making 345 horsepower and 350 pound-feet of torque — which was enough to ...

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 ...

Earlier this week, Orlando, Florida-based company Improved Racing showed off its new thermostatic automatic transmission fluid cooler adapter for modern-day GM automatic transmissions. That wasn’t the ...

If you're looking for an alternative to the boring Chevy LS engine swap, you might be wondering about the differences between it and Ford's Coyote engine. While you can still buy these V8 engines in ...