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 ...

The performance world is full of stories on how to bolt in a $10,000 crate LS engine into a 100-point, perfectly restored muscle car. The majority of these well-meaning stories seem to miss the mark ...

Now that you know what it takes to drop the Gen III in, it probably wouldn't hurt to have some sort of idea on all that's out there and who's providing it. To start you off in the right direction on ...

Engine swaps open up a lot of possibilities for project car builders. One of the most common engine swaps to see is the LS swap, with everyone from drift car builders to drag racers opting to use GM's ...

Heading into the heat of summer always brings up issues with cooling systems. Our latest venture is with an all-aluminum 5.3L LS engine swap backed by a TREMEC TKO-600 five-speed, and one of the last ...

Back in 2009 when LS swaps were gaining ground, we had Mike Copeland write an in-depth story on the things you need to consider when swapping in an LS engine into a vintage muscle car. Mike was the ...

Remember my Corvette? The sad, 1985 grand tourer that I just couldn’t stop myself from buying last fall? If you’ve forgotten, I forgive you. For most of the winter, I forgot about this poor car, too.

The venerable LS engine swap is a meme for one very good reason – the LS V8 is a great engine. With its relatively low weight, compact size, big power potential, and a seemingly endless supply of ...

Update: The Grand Wagoneer sold Friday for $61,000. These days, it’s easy to find a Chevrolet LS engine swapped into anything: Mazda Miatas, Jeep Wranglers, and even Yugos. That’s because of the motor ...

This 1987 Range Rover Classic, a 1987 chassis with a powerful 2007 LS 4.8L V8 engine swap and Jeep AX15 manual transmission upgrade, delivers modern performance in a rugged off-road icon for adventure ...

We all know the formula: big engine plus small car equals loads of fun. It’s a combination as old as hot rodding itself. No surprise then, that the formula is still in use today, with modern builds ...