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The legendary Chevy LS engine: How it redefined performance standards

Iconic engines. Think Honda's K-Series, Toyota's 2JZ-GTE, McLaren F1's V12, to name a few. In the last century, America has been the home of several iconic engines, from the Willys "Go-Devil" that ...
Jalopnik

GM LS And LT Engines: What Sets Them Apart, And Which One Is The Best?

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, ...
Hot Rod

Era of the LS1 Engine: Chevy's V-8 Was a Quantum Leap in Two-Valve Technology

To celebrate HOT ROD's 75th anniversary, we teamed up with CASTROL GTX to bring you some of the stories that exemplify the core of what HOT ROD is and reflect the brand's influence on America's car ...
Hot Rod

Chevy's Gen III Small-Block Engine: An Exclusive Look at the First LS From 1996

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 ...
The Drive

This Transparent Chevy LS V8 Is An Amazing Demonstration of Internal Combustion

Internal combustion might as well be wizardry to me. I have a basic idea of how engines work and I’ve been wrenching on them since I was a teenager, so I get the gist of it, but my feeble brain still ...
Jalopnik

What's The Biggest Difference Between Ford's Coyote And GM's LS Engines?

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 ...
TopSpeed

Engine Tear-Down Reveals What Makes The Chevy LS7 Crate Engine So Special

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 ...
SlashGear

What Are The Steam Tubes In LS Engines Actually For?

Chevrolet's most iconic vehicles ever made include industry legends like the Corvette, Camaro, and Bel Air. The famous bowtie logo has been around for over a century, and Chevy's LS series of V8 ...
TopSpeed

The GM Engine Family Is So Reliable It's Still In Production After 30 Years

Daud Gonzalez is a lifelong car enthusiast and automotive writer with a specialty in modified and race-ready rides. He spends most of his time modifying his cars and ruining them in the process. He is ...
SlashGear

5 Classics That Make Perfect LS Engine Swap Candidates

Owning a classic car, truck, or SUV is a largely joyful experience, but there are definite pitfalls that come with the territory. Having a vehicle that is decades old in your driveway or garage often ...
autoevolution

C8 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport With 6.7-Liter V8 LS6 Gets Unofficially Rendered as GSX

General Motors isn't letting anyone sign out of 2025 without another C8 Chevrolet Corvette rumor, or two: Grand Sport could be next in line for reveal, along with a brand-new version of the legendary ...