Summit Racing Equipment sent us one of its 6.0L bare blocks a while ago, tasking us to scrutinize it as the basis for a performance build, and more recently, Trick Flow Specialties shipped us its ...

The terms Rat and Mouse have been used by enthusiasts to refer to Chevy's big- and small-block engines for decades. But, there is growing use of GM's LS engine family in the rodding world, and that ...

In this video, we begin building an LS engine completely from scratch — every bolt, every measurement, every clearance checked by hand. From prepping the block to installing crank, pistons, cam, and ...

GM's LS engine is a powerhouse, thanks to great-flowing heads that enable tremendous horsepower and high-rpm performance. But while the LS is becoming a more popular swap choice for earlier, pre-C5 ...

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 ...

Shayne is a master when it comes to fabrication, especially when it comes to building super sweet exhaust systems, and Kory Holmes knows more about LS engines and LS engine swaps than anybody we're ...

The C5 Corvette finally let go, and now it’s time to find out why. In this video, we tear down the blown LS engine piece by piece, inspecting every component to uncover what failed and how it happened ...

Over the years, General Motors has employed several eight-cylinder engine designs ranging from the inline "Straight-8" to the current LT1 V8. However, many agree that the small-block LS engines were ...