Chevy LS V8 Gen 4 5.3 Chassis and Suspension

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

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

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!

The 454 big block Chevy is still a popular build option for when there is no replacement for displacement!

Comparing GM’s LS V8 engine to the high-tech LT V8 engine. Which is better for your performance needs and budget?

Small block Chevy V8 or the modern LS V8? Which one comes out on top as the best engine to swap into your ride?

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!

How to plan and execute a LS swap into any 1973-1987 Chevy/GMC K10 pickup truck.

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.

Upgrading to (or updating a poorly designed) independent front suspension, or IFS, will vastly improve your classic muscle car, hot rod, or pickup truck’s braking and handling