The debate between LS engine and Vortec engine often centers on branding, performance potential, and platform differences.

When does "just a little bit more" become too much of a good thing? The answer is that it occurs a lot sooner than most hot-rodders think. We're not sure when it happened, but at some point an engine ...

Our Malibu wagon's goal was to create a tire-ripping, fun-time-having street car—a vehicle to fill with friends to rip burnouts around town and destroy cones on the autocross. After a year of trial ...

Explore the rise of GM's iconic LS small-block engine, from its debut in the C5 Corvette to its impact on performance standards and enthusiasts today.

The great thing about big-block Chevy engines is they offer gobs of luscious torque-producing displacement. The downside is that they are big and heavy, which has resulted in a trade-off between ...

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 ...

There will forever be something cool about a simple carburetor under the hood of your hot rod. Even though in these days of smart phones, iPads, and specifically in our world, self-learning EFI and ...

Builders interested in upgrading their project vehicle’s LS V8 engine with a big, bad blower should check out FAST’s new supercharger and cam power package. Recently revealed at the ongoing SEMA360 ...