We were surfing the web for parts the other day when we ran across LSBrackets.com, owned by Darrin Gartrell. The one product that immediately jumped out at us was an idler-relocation bracket that, ...
After a handful of naturally aspirated mods, we just couldn't wait any longer before subjecting Mini Mouse (our 4.8L LR4 test engine) to some positive pressure. Mini Mouse has been built to ...
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 ...
Chevrolet's LS V8 offers unmatched longevity, simplicity, and real-world durability.
Explore the rise of GM's iconic LS small-block engine, from its debut in the C5 Corvette to its impact on performance standards and enthusiasts today.
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 ...
Turbos and superchargers have made extra power almost easy to come by. Thanks to them, even tiny four-cylinders can make the type of numbers that used to be reserved for big-displacement engines. That ...
Chevrolet's small-block engine family has gained a cult following among die-hard fans and non-GM aficionados since the original Gen 1 V8 debuted in the 1955 Chevrolet and C1 Chevy Corvette. It didn't ...
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 ...