5.3 LS Modern Muscle Swap Parts

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

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

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

Jason Ankerson's 1965 Chevy C10 began its life as his high school beater. Over a decade of transformations, his first-gen C10 has become a modern reliable cruiser.

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.

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

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

While everyone is looking for a 6.0 LS, don’t count out the original 5.7 LS1 engine for your next LS swap performance build