Among the advantages of these engines are factory aluminum heads, lightweight composite intakes and in some cases aluminum blocks. Many, such as the 5.3L (RPO LM7) have a cast-iron block with aluminum ...

When does "just a little bit more" become too much of a good thing? The answer is that it occurs a lot sooner than most hot-rodders think. We're not sure when it happened, but at some point an engine ...

Back in the mid- to late 1950s, if you wanted a powerful, comfortable, and reasonably luxurious driver, a 1957 Chevy Bel Air was an obvious choice. Today, not much has changed—well, at least in the ...

I think I got a great deal when I bought my '07 Impala LS 12 years ago! I drove it 52.000 miles longer than I normally would have because of its comfort & smooth drive plus a HUGE trunk that I rarely ...

Craig Poust goes by the nickname of Just InSane for a number of reasons. However, the main reason happens to be his LS engine swaps. For instance, he swapped out the original engine in a 1983 Porsche ...

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 ...

What we refer to today as the LS family of engines usually refers to the third and fourth generations of Chevrolet’s small-block V8. But to understand the relevance of these engines, and what makes ...