Chevy LS V8 Gen 4 5.3 Steering

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.

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.

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 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.

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

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.

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!

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