Chevy 4.8 Swap Parts

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 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.

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

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

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

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.

Knowing popular engine dimensions and weights are critical to a successful engine swap in your project vehicle

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!

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