LS1 Engine Upgrade Guide: Expert Advice for LS1 Mods to Maximize Performance
[Editor’s Note: This LS1 engine upgrade guide is the first in a series of LS engine upgrade guides assembled by a team of LS experts at Summit Racing. The LS1 engine […]
LS1 Engine Specs: Performance, Bore & Stroke, Cylinder Heads, Cam Specs & More
The LS1 is the original Gen. 3 small block engine from General Motors used in cars from 1997-2004. The LS1 engine specs and information here is for the stock LS1 […]
LS Engine Spotter’s Guide, Part 2: Matching the Engine to the Vehicle
Junkyard-sourcing a specific LS engine? If you’ve already got the LS or LS-based Vortec engine picked out for your project, this guide will tell you which vehicles came from the […]
LS Engines 101: An Introductory Overview of the Gen III/IV LS Engine Family
(Updated 02/12/2020) [Editor’s Note: Find a comprehensive list of every LS and Vortec engine spec guide and upgrade guide we’ve published here.] … Chevrolet introduced the automotive world to the […]
Quick Tech: TTY Fasteners and LS Engines — What You Need to Know
Think all fasteners are created equal? Of course not. If you’re an engine builder, you know the importance of using good-quality fasteners. And you’re probably also familiar with the torque-to-yield, […]
Quick Tech: How to Reduce Oil Consumption in GM LS Engines
It’s a fact: GM LS engines consume excessive amounts of oil. Supercharged or turbocharged engines, as well as engines regularly run to the rpm limit, use even more. One reason for […]