LS Engines

Alright, so the crank is properly seated in the block, and you’re getting ready to start putting together the rest of the rotating assembly. First up, getting the piston rings […]

How popular and effective has the LS engine family become? It is fair to say that the LS engine family is by every measure a worthy successor to the original, […]

For a lot of engine builders, dropping the crankshaft into the engine block sets the tone for the rest of the project. It’s a critical early step that relies on […]

Boost has long been the big equalizer. Add boost to just about any engine, and all of a sudden you have transformed your otherwise mundane motor into some kind of […]

Before you start tossing parts back onto your LS engine block to begin your rebuild, it’s absolutely vital that you’ve got all of the proper LS coolant passage block-off plugs […]

Depending on engine bay size, you may find yourself limited in accessory drive space when doing an LS engine swap. GM used three basic serpentine systems on the LS engines, […]

How much power are roller rockers worth? How do rockers compare to a cam swap? Can I get the same power gains with rockers and not have to tear apart […]

When it comes to turbo motors, I think maybe Ben Franklin said it best in his “Poor Richard’s Almanac.” The honey is sweet but the bee has a sting! The […]

This might upset some LS specialists, but when it comes to blower cams, look no further than what the cam does in naturally aspirated trim. To put this theory to […]

Update: We found some good audio clips of this cam’s idle quality/note. We’ll post those videos at the end of the story. We also had a reader ask about torque […]