Chevy Blazer Gen 4 5.3 LS Swap Parts

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

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!

If you're ready to swap an LS engine into you '73-'87 Squarebody Chevy or GMC truck, here's a guide to get you started and a parts list to help you get everything you need for your swap.

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

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.

Learn the differences between Chevy 2-bolt and 4-bolt main blocks, how to ID them, key years, and whether a 4-bolt is worth it for your build

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.

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

Decode small block Chevy engine suffix codes and block casting numbers with our SBC decoding info guide. Learn how to find and decipher your small block Chevy engine codes quickly and easily!

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