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The 1998 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am brought LS1 power to the platform

The 1998 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am marked a turning point for GM’s pony car, bringing the all-aluminum LS1 V8 into a platform ...
Hot Rod

Era of the LS1 Engine: Chevy's V-8 Was a Quantum Leap in Two-Valve Technology

To celebrate HOT ROD's 75th anniversary, we teamed up with CASTROL GTX to bring you some of the stories that exemplify the core of what HOT ROD is and reflect the brand's influence on America's car ...
Motor Trend

LS Engine Swap Tips - Heart Transplant

Back in 2009 when LS swaps were gaining ground, we had Mike Copeland write an in-depth story on the things you need to consider when swapping in an LS engine into a vintage muscle car. Mike was the ...
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The LS engine that became the most swapped powerplant in history

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 ...
Motor Trend

A 4.8L LS Engine Gets Big Horsepower With a Vortech Supercharger

In the LS world, the little 4.8L is the Rodney Dangerfield of the bunch. Because of its size it just gets no respect. Even the 5.3L—just 0.5 liters larger—gets all the press, to say nothing of the ...
SlashGear

GM's LS1 Vs. LS6 Engine: What's The Difference Between Them?

The popular small-block Chevy 350 has long been one of the most popular engine choices for General Motors automobiles. However, GM's venerable 350 cubic-inch V8 wasn't created overnight. Its roots go ...
Jalopnik

Why Do LS Engines Have Steam Tubes?

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 ...