Oldsmobile Gen 4 5.3 Modern Muscle LS Swap Parts

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

Take a look at a few of the rare and wonderful Chevy engines in the Museum of American Speed!