A pretty strong case can be made for Chevy's modern machinery. While we all look back fondly on the musclecars of yesteryear, the reality is that nostalgia has altered our perception somewhat. As ...

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.

Back in part 7 of Modern Mouse, not only did we add boost to our LM7 test mule (now displacing 383 ci), but we threw in a single turbo test on a stock 5.3L LS as well. We also promised (and delivered) ...

There is nothing like a big nitrous backfire to destroy a perfectly good test motor. This happened after the Internet nitrous guys insisted we subject an LS motor to the same treatment given our ...

The LS family of GM engines has been around since the late '90s, and over time these powerplants have found their way into everything from trucks to Corvettes. Why? Because they are simply some of the ...

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 ...

Every General Motors LS engine is special, starting with the LS1, a 5.7-liter Gen III small block V8 which debuted in the 1997 C5 Corvette. In 2008, GM released the 6.2-liter LS3 based on the Gen IV ...

Owning a classic car, truck, or SUV is a largely joyful experience, but there are definite pitfalls that come with the territory. Having a vehicle that is decades old in your driveway or garage often ...