The LS engine left factory production years ago, yet it still defines modern hot rodding and the engine-swap world. “LS-swap the world!” It sounds like a joke until you realize how many people take it ...

See the strangest, coolest, and most creative LS engine swaps from the 2026 Holley LS Fest West in Las Vegas, where “LS Swap ...

Swapping an LS engine into a Porsche Cayman significantly alters its weight distribution, affecting handling and balance.

Hedman Performance Group’s sub-brands including Hedman Hedders, Hamburger’s Performance, and Trans Dapt have put together a kit that they’re calling an “LS Swap-in-a-box.” The kit was created in an ...

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 ...

Auto enthusiasts love to tinker with and upgrade their vehicles, installing everything from Apple CarPlay stereos and screens to new engines and transmissions. Chevy LS-series engine swaps are popular ...

The world is full of cars that used to run on gasoline or diesel and have now found a new lease on life with an electric powertrain under their hoods. And a more or less massive battery, of course.

If you want to dig a few hundred horsepower out of a junkyard to stuff in your project car, you'd be hard-pressed to find a better deal than a GM LS engine. These V8s are plentiful, relatively cheap, ...

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 ...

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 ...

Sometimes the stuff we dream about turns out to be a nightmare. Like chasing after that hot cheerleader only to realize that she’s high maintenance or the football coach in drag. That often can happen ...