Although Vortec engines fall under the "LS" branding, they aren't actually the exact same as more traditional LS engines made ...

ANSWERBack in 1955, you (or your grandpa) might have posed a very similar question: "Why does that new-fangled small-block Chevy make more peak power and torque at a higher rpm than my trusty Flathead ...

You've likely heard of plenty of Chevrolet engines known as "LS" in one form or another. But is there actually any deeper ...

Sometimes a good story has no romance—no big horsepower or awe-inspiring torque. Some good stories are all about the details that the big-power stories overlook. But if you play with engines like we ...

The debate between LS engine and Vortec engine often centers on branding, performance potential, and platform differences. While both come from General Motors’ small-block lineage, the labels can ...

Will joined the TopSpeed team over two and a half years ago, bringing his lifelong automotive passion, writing experience, and editorial expertise along with him. Whether classic or modern, American ...

When the all-new fifth-generation Chevrolet Corvette had its premiere in 1997, it packed a likewise all-new LS1 V8 engine making 345 horsepower and 350 pound-feet of torque — which was enough to ...

This is part one of two stories detailing the process of the removal and reinstallation (R&R) of the Gen III V-8 from a GM fullsize truck or SUV (which would include Chevy, GMC, Hummer, and Cadillac ...

Crate engines, crate engines, crate engines. Who doesn't love crate engines? For many enthusiasts, a carefully selected crate engine is the best way to power-up a project car. But there are still a ...

The first difference that stands out between the LSA and LT4 General Motors engines is that the first is obviously an LS, while the latter is an LT. While being of two distinct small block engine ...

You swap an engine when you want more power, and the GM LS range of engines is, with the Honda K-engines, the logical choice to achieve this. The LS engines are a range of small-block V8s made from ...