Ask Away! with Jeff Smith: Choosing the Best LS Motor Oil for a 427 LS7 Engine
I have an LS7 427ci LS engine that came out of a wrecked, low mileage 2008 Corvette that is now in my ’69 Camaro Pro Touring car. We will soon […]
Parts Bin: Summit Racing Has an LS Oil Galley Barbell Plug That’s Better Than Your Original One
If you’re rebuilding a GM LS engine, then pay special attention to what is commonly called the “dogbone” or “barbell” in the main oiling system passage into the oil filter. […]
Going FAST(er)! A 5.3L LS Intake Manifold Comparison Test
Given an unlimited budget, we would all have twin-turbo, nitrous assisted, full forged LS stroker motors with the latest in cylinder head technology and valvetrain. The reality is that most […]
The High 5! Building a 500 Horsepower All-Motor 5.3L LS
We all know that making big power with an LS is as easy as adding boost, right? In fact, the recipe for huge power is to add cam, springs, and […]
Check Out This 500 Horsepower Turbo LS Engine Built by a Motorcycle Guy (to Stuff into His Chevelle)
Matthew Bochnak runs the How-To Motorcycle Repair website and has his own MatthewMCRepair channel on YouTube. If something is ailing your bike, chances are Matt has a post that will […]
Gen 3 vs. Gen 4 LS Engines: How to ID Them (Video)
LS engines are the most popular engines to build, swap, and hot-rod because of their availability, affordability, and compact size. (They fit pretty much anywhere that a Gen. I or […]
Ask Away! with Jeff Smith: Explaining Violent Pop Sounds in Turbo Drag Cars
I was at the local drag races last weekend and we watched an LS-powered Nova with twin turbochargers run. It was very quick. My friends and I began talking about […]
Testing HP Increase from ProCharger on 5.3L Iron Block LS Engine
What does every enthusiast have in common? No matter what car you drive, what motor you like, or how old you are, we all share the same desire to make […]
L98 6.0L Engine Upgrade Guide: Expert Advice for L98 Mods to Maximize Performance
[Editor’s Note: This L98 engine upgrade guide is part of a series of LS engine upgrade guides assembled by a team of LS experts at Summit Racing. The L98 engine is […]
The Definitive Guide to LS Engine Specs and LS Engine Upgrades
This is the ultimate LS engine swap or engine upgrade resource. Scroll through the tables below to find the LS or LS-based Vortec truck engine that you own or are […]