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 ...
Newsflash: GM's excellent Gen III and Gen IV (often lumped together as "LS") small-blocks are great for engine transplants. They make great power, don't weigh a ton, and are so compact it's hard to ...
Heading into the heat of summer always brings up issues with cooling systems. Our latest venture is with an all-aluminum 5.3L LS engine swap backed by a TREMEC TKO-600 five-speed, and one of the last ...
Back in 2009 when LS swaps were gaining ground, we had Mike Copeland write an in-depth story on the things you need to consider when swapping in an LS engine into a vintage muscle car. Mike was the ...
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 ...
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 ...
Smart builders are stockpiling these 5 donor classics for LS swaps: Fox-Body Mustang, RX-7 FC, Monte Carlo SS, 280ZX 2+2, and ...
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 ...
Hedman Performance Group’s sub-brands including Hedman Hedders, Hamburger’s Performance, and Trans Dapt have put together a kit that they’re calling an “LS Swap-in-a-box.” The kit was created in an ...
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 ...