There seems to be no upper limit to the capability of GM's versatile LS V-8 small-block engine family, both in terms of horsepower output and displacement. Throughout the 1960s, the distinction ...

Among the go-to engines for affordable, reliable V8 swaps, you can't really beat General Motors' LS small-block engine. You can find the things in everything from Mazda RX-7s to classic Minis. A new ...

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, ...

We put both engines on the dyno to see which made more horsepower and torque. It didn’t go as planned. Over the past year, we assembled two very mild small-blocks aimed at the typical hot-rodder ...

GM's LS engine is a powerhouse, thanks to great-flowing heads that enable tremendous horsepower and high-rpm performance. But while the LS is becoming a more popular swap choice for earlier, pre-C5 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Few engine families go down quite so well in the history books as Chevrolet's iconic LS series. The family consists of powerful ...

Ryan de Villiers is a budding automotive journalist based in South Africa and serving as one of the newest additions to the CarBuzz team. He immediately pursued a career in journalism after finishing ...

For decades, car enthusiasts have debated which engine truly deserves legendary status. BMW loyalists swear by the inline-six for its refinement and balance, exemplified by models like the E46 330i ...

Throughout its storied history, General Motors has produced its share of automobile engines that might be deemed "legendary" by gearheads the world over. But there are arguably legends even amongst ...

Turbos and superchargers have made extra power almost easy to come by. Thanks to them, even tiny four-cylinders can make the type of numbers that used to be reserved for big-displacement engines. That ...

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 ...