Chevy 4.8 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!

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.

GM’s 10-bolt rear axle has been around since the 1960s, here’s how to determine if your junkyard find is worth taking home

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

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.

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.

Learn about performing an LS Swap in a 1972 Chevelle in this tech article. We'll discuss lessons learned from our Chevelle engine swap using a 500-horse 6.0.

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

LS swaps are nothing new, but they remain a controversial topic. After installing an LS in our Chevelle, we take a look at some of the reasons for and against this trend.