5.3 LS 4L60E Engine Parts

The LS swap is no doubt still going strong, but if you’re planning to run an automatic behind your 4.8, 5.3, or 6.0L LS-powered ride, you’ll need to pay attention to a few items we discuss in this buyer’s guide.

Concerned about a transmission swap? Our engine transmission compatibility checker will help confirm what you need to make it happen.

A real-world guide to 4L60 transmission specs, strength, and swap tips.

This resource contains a transmission pan shape ID chart and other tips to help with identifying GM transmissions.

Looking to swap the venerable LS engine into your hot rod, muscle car, or classic truck? Take a look at our detailed identification guide for Gen III/IV LS engines before you hit the salvage yard or swap meet!

Inside GM’s Gen V LT engine family: history, tech, and performance of each LT engine option available.

Over several generations of small block Chevy (and big block Chevy) engines there have been several changes that dictate what flexplate works with them. We’ll help you determine the correct flexplate for your Chevy engine in this buyer’s guide.

LS swaps are nothing new, but they're still a little mysterious to some of us. Here is an overview of what you will need and what you need to know to swap some modern performance into your muscle car, truck, or hot rod!

Learn how to swap out an LS engine with a modern fuel injected engine into a hot rod for added horsepower, fuel economy, or throttle response. View a list of parts and helpful tips to complete the installation.

Day Three is in the books of the Speedway Motors Week to Wicked 1952 Chevy build. Progress today included putting the engine and tranny where they belong and continued work on the wiring.