Wind the clock back a decade, and asking why the LS remained the default swap choice would have been a pointless question. The answer was obvious — engines were cheap, plentiful, aftermarket support ...

Engine swaps open up a lot of possibilities for project car builders. One of the most common engine swaps to see is the LS swap, with everyone from drift car builders to drag racers opting to use GM's ...

Even with all the LT goodness coming from GMthe go-to mill for engine swaps is still the tried and true LS. After all, LS1s and all their variants are turning up more often in wrecking yards. Hundreds ...

The Chevy LS V8 is one of the most ubiquitous elements in car customization. Any forum post or Facebook group thread about engine trouble usually has at least one comment along the lines of: “Just LS ...

The LS engine left factory production years ago, yet it still defines modern hot rodding and the engine-swap world. “LS-swap the world!” It sounds like a joke until you realize how many people take it ...

A great way to breathe new life into a classic truck is by swapping the engine. You can get modern power, better fuel efficiency, and improved reliability, all while keeping that vintage look. But if ...

Performing an LS swap, or any V-8 swap for that matter, can be a remedy for an underpowered Wrangler. We opted to replace the Pentastar 3.6-liter V-6 in our 2016 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon with ...

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 ...

From a dollar-per-horsepower/torque perspective, the LS is tough to beat, especially for those interested in drifting. The two vehicles featured here were built specifically for recreational and ...

Dim’s fascination with cars began when he was just six. Born into a family of car enthusiasts and racing drivers, he started learning basic mechanics and driving from an early age. While he loves ...