Project Firebolt: The LSX Turbo Tacoma (Part 13): This is It
In this update, we’re taking a retrospective look at the past six months of this build that started with tracking down a junkyard engine and ended up with a beast […]
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LS Engines
L98 6.0L Engine Specs: Performance, Bore & Stroke, Cylinder Heads, Cam Specs & More
Mechanically similar, General Motors’ LS and LS-based Vortec engines wound up on almost every branch of the GM family tree: Chevy, Pontiac, GMC, Cadillac, Buick—heck, even Saab, Hummer, and Isuzu got some […]
LS Engines
L94 6.2L Engine Specs: Performance, Bore & Stroke, Cylinder Heads, Cam Specs & More
Mechanically similar, General Motors’ LS and LS-based Vortec engines wound up on almost every branch of the GM family tree: Chevy, Pontiac, GMC, Cadillac, Buick—heck, even Saab, Hummer, and Isuzu got some […]
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Project Firebolt: The LSX Turbo Tacoma (Part 12): Wire, Fill and Fire!
There’s nothing in the world like firing up your project car for the first time. The thrill, the excitement, the smoke…the smoke?! Well, hopefully not too much smoke. After seven […]
LS Engines
LC8 6.0L Engine Upgrade Guide: Expert Advice for LC8 Mods to Maximize Performance
[Editor’s Note: This LC8 engine upgrade guide is part of a series of LS engine upgrade guides assembled by a team of LS experts at Summit Racing that we are sharing at OnAllCylinders. […]
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Project Firebolt: The LSX Turbo Tacoma (Part 11): Wiring Up and Cooling Off
In this update we’re starting on our big wiring job and keeping that turbocharged tornado frosty with a front mount intercooler and methanol injection kit. LS-based engine swaps are popular […]
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Project Firebolt: The LSX Turbo Tacoma (Part 10): Plumbing for Fuel, Oil and Water
It’s time to tackle the important job of plumbing the lines for all the vital fluids that will keep Firebolt alive and well. This turbo 5.3 will need plenty of […]
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Project Firebolt: The LSX Turbo Tacoma (Part 8): The Turbo Arrives & Exhaust Build Begins
Back when I built Thunderbolt, my LS3 Miata, I had a very clear project plan laid out. I wasn’t the first person to do an LS-based drivetrain conversion on a […]
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Project Firebolt: The LSX Turbo Tacoma (Part 7): More Tear Down, Steering Relocation, & 8.8″ Rear End
Our first job of the day is to clear out the interior a bit which will give us room to work on a couple of upcoming jobs, like wiring this […]
Product Installs
Video: SIKKY BMW E30 LS Swap Build
SIKKY Manufacturing makes bolt-on LS swap kits for BMW, Nissan, and Toyota (and other non-U.S. auto make) applications. All SIKKY LS swap kits, motor mounts, and swap accessories are made […]
