Accel 5.3 LS

The 4.8 LS engine is a salvage yard bargain vs the typical 5.3 or 6.0 LS and can still make great power for your LS swap needs.

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

We can teach you some of the major differences between the Ford and GM-style T5 Flathead transmission adapter kits. We'll also walk you through choosing the correct parts in order to make this installation a breeze!

Both 5.3 and 5.7 LS engines are commonly sourced for LS swaps. Here's a look at some differences and similarities as well as a discussion of what might be the best choice for your project.

Heath P. tells his story on how the passion for 'hot rodding' was instilled in him by his grandfather. From driving tractors on their family farm to becoming a Ford family, you are in for a good read.

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

An LS cam swap can yield big power gains. And, you can do it at home. Here's how...

Learn about the specs of the V8 Ford Flathead Engine. Check out these Flathead firing order diagrams and torque specifications chart created by the experts.

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!

Making great horsepower on a budget is the LS engine family’s claim to fame, but just like any other engine, the more power you ask of it the more you’ll need to spend