Cars like V10-swapped Hondas and V12-swapped Datsuns are more than just powerful, they stand out in a crowd and go much ...
Curiously speculating on the engines Lexus is currently installing in their ES, GS, and LS sedans, I wondered if it would be ...
LS1 engine design highlights and basic specs, why it’s such a popular swap, and a basic timeline, from the C5 Corvette to its use in the Australian HSV heroes. The General Motors 5.7 LS1 engine was a ...
Even BMW and Porsche aren’t making as much power from their comparable engines. Like the larger six-cylinder unit, this model punches above its weight, with six-cylinder levels of power and torque but ...
Turbocharging your small block is one of the most exciting ways to unleash serious horsepower. Whether it's an old first-generation 350 small block, a modern LS, or even a Ford Windsor, bolting a ...
Time to take this build to the next level! 🔧 In this video, I install a performance camshaft into my C5 Corvette LS1, a major upgrade that transforms how this engine breathes and performs. 💥 This ...
Enthusiasts who hold originality in high regard are fully aware that it's extremely hard to keep a decades-old engine running just so. Tuning the carburetor(s) and changing the spark plugs of a ...
What happens when you try to build a functioning car engine using only parts from a budget shopping app? One Florida TikToker put Temu to the ultimate test—and against all odds, it actually worked.
Chevrolet introduced the legendary LS V8 engine to the world way back in 1997 as the engine powering the new C5 Corvette. That first engine, the LS1, was a 5.7 liter, aluminum block, pushrod V8 that, ...
Actively reporting, writing, and editing on automotive news and since 2021, Dave has brought his acerbic wit and love of European car culture to brands such as HotCars, CarBuzz,and TopSpeed.