Chevy LS V8 Gen 4 4.8 Classic Truck Data Acquisition

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!

Learn how to identfy motors for your LS Swap. In this guide we cover generation 4 small block engines and some of the cheaper options for more power.

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.

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.

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

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.

Here's our attempt to do the impossible: pick a favorite GM truck design!

A new print and digital magazine about all things classic truck and more, brought to you by some familiar names.

We show you how to keep that old GM transmission when swapping in an LS engine. Our LS swap adapter kits make it easy!