Cars like V10-swapped Hondas and V12-swapped Datsuns are more than just powerful, they stand out in a crowd and go much ...

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 ...

LS V-8 engine swappers are a unique breed. As hot-rodders, they know the deep devotion to car brands that most folks in the hobby have. And yet, LS swappers are iconoclasts in microcosm. There's ...

Ever since Chevrolet started putting LS series engines in the Corvette and Camaro in the late '90s, the durable LS engines have become quite popular for engine swaps. Their six-bolt main bearing caps ...

The "LS-swap all the things" meme is particularly relevant in drifting, where the V8’s meaty torque curve and bulletproof reliability have proven invaluable to countless teams and competitors. Now, we ...

The adage of “LS-swap everything” was taken to heart by countless enthusiasts in the United States. The size, power density, cost, and availability of the latest small block Chevy engines make them a ...

Ron Strayhorn is an ambitious hot rodder. By day he's a mild-mannered executive running GM's western region service and parts operations, but when he's not on the clock, he's scheming new and more ...

On episode 11 of HOT ROD Garage, we round out a bunch of El Camino upgrades with a big heart transplant. Gone is our old 383ci small-block and in its place is a Chevrolet Performance LS376/525 ...

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 ...

Engine swaps are very common among automotive do-it-yourselfers, but most shade tree mechanics keep to tried and true upgrades like Chevy LS swaps or gas-to-diesel engine conversions. There are ...