Vortec Gen 6 Big Block Chevy Engine

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

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

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.

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

Learn correct spark plug firing orders for SBC, LS, Mopar, AMC, and Ford V8s, and learn what the correct firing order means for performance.

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.

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

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

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