Chevrolet started making small block V8 engines all the way back in the mid-1950s and has had many different generations in that time. For over 40 years, Chevrolet made different sizes and variations, ...

Even if you've barely got your toe dipped into car culture, you're likely familiar with the term "LS Swap." You might even be familiar with what an LS is, but let's do a little recap here. The LS ...

It’s no secret that LS engines have exploded in popularity over the past decade, as 4.8-liter, 5.3-liter, 6.0-liter, and ...

While some Gen IV engines do use cathedral port cylinder heads, pretty much all are of the later, LS6 design. By 2009, cathedral port use was mostly restricted to just the 5.3L engines while all but ...

Ever wondered why LS engines have steam tubes? They help vent trapped air, preventing overheating, detonation, and ...

LS engines, a staple in General Motors vehicles since their inception, incorporate steam tubes as a crucial part of their ...

* Common bolt patterns for items like the timing cover, rear cover, oil pan, front engine accessory drive systems, and valve covers (except the early perimeter bolt heads) The new firing order of ...

When it comes to the Chevrolet LS family of engines, it’s hard to impress anyone anymore. With many builders easily able to pump out 1,000-plus horsepower from the forced-induction LS V8 engine ...

It's the ultimate LS-engine "what if" scenario: Could the blower from the Corvette ZR1's LS9 engine be dropped on the larger-displacement LS7 found in the Z06? And wouldn't that create the ultimate ...

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 ...

Turbos and superchargers have made extra power almost easy to come by. Thanks to them, even tiny four-cylinders can make the type of numbers that used to be reserved for big-displacement engines. That ...