This LS3 had two holes in the block but now it performs like a factory fresh engine. Check it out here on LS1Tech!

You swap an engine when you want more power, and the GM LS range of engines is, with the Honda K-engines, the logical choice to achieve this. The LS engines are a range of small-block V8s made from ...

Let's say you're building a custom car, but you're on a strict powertrain budget. Around $5,000 is plenty enough for an excellent small block V8.

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 ...

Big step for the C5: the LS1 is officially out of the engine bay, and the overhaul starts now. In this episode, we document the full removal process — labeling connectors, draining fluids, freeing ...

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 ...

The LS1 has been pulled from the C5 Corvette, and the real work begins now. In this video, we remove the heart of the car and begin preparing it for a complete overhaul. From disconnecting wiring and ...

Compare plans tailored to your car & budget. Engine repairs aren’t cheap, but there is good news: You may not need an entirely new engine — just a repair. Even if you do need a new engine, it may be ...

As a car enthusiast working within a tight budget, I have a deep appreciation for junkyards. Not just any junkyard, though it has to be one where you can pull your own parts. Fortunately, here in the ...

Over the course of automotive history, certain engines have stood out not just for performance or innovation, but for sheer reliability. From daily drivers to heavy-duty workhorses, these powerplants ...

DIY is having a major moment. From home renovations and upcycled furniture to arts, crafts, and everything in between. But have you ever heard of someone building their car engine from scratch? One ...

Chevrolet introduced the legendary LS V8 engine to the world way back in 1997 as the engine powering the new C5 Corvette. That first engine, the LS1, was a 5.7 liter, aluminum block, pushrod V8 that, ...