A complete guide to the history of the LS and Vortec engine brands, the differences between them, and their components. Back in the early 1990s the Gen II LT1 and LT4 engines powered GM's hottest ...
General Motors introduced the LS4 engine in 2004, but what cars had it under the hood? Here are the models and how much horsepower it produced.
General Motors began using LS V8 engines in its muscle car lineup in 1997 with the introduction of the 5.7-liter LS1, the first of its third-generation small block design. That first iteration, used ...
The most enduring engine in automotive history is about to change. The small-block Chevy is and will continue to be the most popular powerplant in the history of racing and high performance, but its ...
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 ...
Ever wondered why LS engines have steam tubes? They help vent trapped air, preventing overheating, detonation, and ...
Except for changes in engines and techniques, this is the same story that HOT ROD has been publishing for 75 years. This story never gets old because it's constantly evolving and improving the process ...
The 6.0 liter V8 LS2 engine was produced by General Motors for use in performance vehicles and sports cars. It is part of GM's Gen IV Small Block engine family and was first introduced in the 2005 ...
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 ...