Ron Strayhorn is an ambitious hot rodder. By day he's a mild-mannered executive running GM's western region service and parts operations, but when he's not on the clock, he's scheming new and more ...

Everyone's got an accessory system on the front of their engine, whether it's factory, aftermarket, or custom fabricated. It's just one of those basic necessities if you want an engine to work and ...

There’s a reason Chevy’s LS series small-block V-8s dominate the custom-car world. They're compact, lightweight, relatively cheap, and backed by seemingly infinite aftermarket support, making them an ...

Engine swaps open up a lot of possibilities for project car builders. One of the most common engine swaps to see is the LS swap, with everyone from drift car builders to drag racers opting to use GM's ...

The venerable LS engine swap is a meme for one very good reason – the LS V8 is a great engine. With its relatively low weight, compact size, big power potential, and a seemingly endless supply of ...

No matter what happens to the LS over the next decade, it's here to stay and will quickly replace the traditional small-block Chevy. I believe that the trend from Mouse to LS engines is happening much ...

The Chevy LS V8 is one of the most ubiquitous elements in car customization. Any forum post or Facebook group thread about engine trouble usually has at least one comment along the lines of: “Just LS ...

A 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air, updated with an LS engine, four-speed automatic, a fully customized air suspension—and more—makes ...

Building a classic restomod is as much about power and performance as it is about style and taste, and this ’68 Chevy Camaro offers both thanks to an LS engine swap and a variety of modern touches, as ...