Chevy LS V8 Gen 3 5.7 Pistons

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

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

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!

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

Building GM’s LQ4 6.0L Gen 3 LS engine for various power levels is easy with the right performance parts recipe.