The humble LS engine remains the undisputed king of swaps, in case you haven't noticed, but why? Spoiler alert: it's about a lot more than just affordability.
The early days of LS-swapping were hard. There was little to no aftermarket support, and even simple things like clearing crossmembers required modding the factory oil pan and other bits. By todayโ€™s ...
Few engines in automotive history have achieved the kind of universal reputation the Chevrolet LS platform enjoys today. What ...
Hedman Performance Groupโ€™s sub-brands including Hedman Hedders, Hamburgerโ€™s Performance, and Trans Dapt have put together a kit that theyโ€™re calling an โ€œLS Swap-in-a-box.โ€ The kit was created in an ...
Today, we have another dose of LS swap for you. This is a 1977 Toyota Hilux, except, there is not a Toyota powertrain under the hood. Not at all. Instead, the Craigslist ad for the truck states a ...
Have you ever wondered why GM, Ford, and Chrysler converted from distributors to distributorless ignition systems (DIS)? Sure, they eliminated the whirling mechanical device that spins a rotor that ...
4 Mar 2024, 19:01 UTC · By: Benny Kirk // Using a set of custom-fabricated engine mounts, it's actually not all that difficult for LS to swap Chevrolet's most unfortunate attempt at an economy car.
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 ...