Aluminum blocks are popularly known for their stock and performance applications. The engine block consists of metal made of aluminum. Inside the engine block is a cylinder that is round in shape and smooth to enable the pistons to move with ease. To avoid friction, the cylinder is lubricated with oil. Because of all this … Read more
The LS series is a family of engines that are similar to each other. The LS1 and LS2 engines share a lot and have the same architect. LS is a small-block V8 engine used in general motors line of performance vehicles. Engines are measured by displacement, which is expressed in liters or cubic inches. The … Read more
If you are looking to change your car’s engine, then you need a good idea of the amount of time it would take you or a professional to do the replacement. On average, one needs between 8 and 15 hours to replace a car’s engine. Obviously, the time taken will depend on many factors such … Read more
The LS engine series debuted in the year 1997 and its manufacturer, General Motors, referred to the first model as Gen III Small-Block. Here, the iron-block version was used in trucks while the all-aluminum LS1 used in the new C5 Corvette. The LS engine series can be referred to as a new design meant for … Read more
Chevrolet first introduced the LS1 engine in 1997 as part of their release of the new C5 Corvettes. Iron had previously appeared throughout Chevy’s V8 series engines. The LS1 engine making its first appearance in 1997 was Versatile, Lightweight, and extremely powerful. It’s lightweight design was about 85 lbs lighter than any of the iron … Read more
The Chevrolet LS engine was first introduced in 1997, starting with the LS1. This engine made its way into Chevrolet’s C5 Corvette. Boasting a new design, new materials and new price point, the LS engine was set to revolutionize the performance car world. The C5 boasted 345 horsepower, with a 5.7 V8 LS engine. This … Read more
If you have made the decision to swap your engine, you need to know a few things to ensure the swap is successful. One important thing to note during this process is the best engine to do the swap. When it comes to this part, a good engine for an engine swap is truly, what … Read more
The Luxury Sport (LS) engine has been the cornerstone of Chevrolet’s engine design for their road-based performance vehicles for almost forty years. Chevrolet first introduced the LS1 engine in 1997, as part of their overhaul of the Chevrolet Corvette. The LS1 made it into the C5 and C6 engines. Ever since 1997, the popularity of … Read more