General Motors’ LS (Gen. III/IV) series of engines is the engine swap king these days. In addition to the parade of factory LS-powered late-model cars, you’ll find LS engines in old-school street rods, resto-modded vintage muscle cars, classic trucks, and even asphalt-chewing race cars. There are three ways to make an LS swap happen. You can supply your own LS-equipped donor
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Learn how to find your camshaft position sensor on a third- and fourth-generation LS engine block, and some of the differences between the two by watching this short Summit Racing Quick Flicks video. Check it out.
Learn how to choose the best intake manifold for your LS engine swap by watching this Summit Racing Quick Flicks video. Your cylinder heads‘ intake port style, as well as whether your engine is carbureted or fuel-injected, will affect your decision. Watch the video now so you can make the best choice for your your
Cam swaps are one of the most common engine performance upgrades. Unfortunately, in GM’s Gen. III and Gen. IV LS engines, cam swaps come with an extra step or two thanks to the General’s fuel efficiency efforts (VVT and AFM). This video covers the steps you’ll need to take before upgrading to a larger aftermarket camshaft
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