Gen 3 LS Racing Swap Parts

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

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!

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

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

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 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.

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

Comparing GM’s LS V8 engine to the high-tech LT V8 engine. Which is better for your performance needs and budget?