There was a time when many 4WD enthusiasts were afraid of electronic fuel injection (EFI) on engines, preferring the “relative simplicity” of a carbureted engine that could be run in a pinch with ...
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 ...
Here are the latest products to help you swap an LS motor into your classic Chevy. Back in 2009 when LS swaps were gaining ground, we had Mike Copeland write an in-depth story on the things you need ...
What is an LS Swap? If you're wondering what all the hype is, the LS swap is just the latest in the time-honored tradition of hot rod engine swaps. After the World War II, troops came home with lots ...
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 ...
Poet Robert Frost once wrote, "Two roads diverged in a wood, and I—I took the one less traveled by, and that has made all the difference." In other words, you could do an LS swap, but there are so ...
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 ...
Engine swaps are one of the timeless traditions of hot rodding. Maybe it's dropping in a small-block to replace that six-banger, or big-block instead of a Mouse. There's numerous this-for-that ...
Getting your LS swap to run smoothly isn’t just about bolting in the engine — it’s about nailing the ECU setup and tuning. From disabling VATS to ensuring proper MAP and MAF configuration, each step ...
We need not bore you with another diatribe about how the Chevy Vega was an unmitigated disaster vehicle for General Motors. But long story short, it's hard to market your cheap subcompact as a true ...
The 1991 model is the first year of the fourth-generation Caprice. A stable for Chevy since the 1960s, the full-size sedan became an Aussie import from 1999 right up to 2017 when the Holden plant in ...
Born in the late '90s, GM’s 5.7L LS1 redefined small-block V8 performance with its lightweight aluminum build, compact pushrod design, and huge tuning potential. From Corvettes to Holden sedans, it ...