Studebaker Chevy LS V8 Gen 4 5.3 Engine Parts

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!

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

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 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.

We show you how to keep that old GM transmission when swapping in an LS engine. Our LS swap adapter kits make it easy!

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

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

Decode small block Chevy engine suffix codes and block casting numbers with our SBC decoding info guide. Learn how to find and decipher your small block Chevy engine codes quickly and easily!

Check out a gallery of our favorite Chevys and other GM cars and trucks from the 2022 SEMA show!

Derek kicks off his 55 Chevy rebuild with a fresh small block.