Except for changes in engines and techniques, this is the same story that HOT ROD has been publishing for 75 years. This story never gets old because it's constantly evolving and improving the process ...

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, ...

Suzuki has often been criticized for not giving the latest generation Jimny a more serious engine. This is, after all, a great off-roader, with all the bells and whistles on deck and a plethora of ...

LS-swap-the-world is a real thing, and if you're a Chevy fan it's no big deal. But how annoying is the LS-swap craze to those that fly other banners? Well, we can imagine more than a few of those in ...

It’s no secret that LS engines have exploded in popularity over the past decade, as 4.8-liter, 5.3-liter, 6.0-liter, and 6.2-liter engines are plentiful, cheap, and strong. They also have easy-to-run ...

The Chevy LS V8 is one of the most ubiquitous elements in car customization. Any forum post or Facebook group thread about engine trouble usually has at least one comment along the lines of: “Just LS ...

One of the tricks of mounting engines is having the right mount bolted to it. I have always shied away from ones that had a stud sticking down or the old biscuit, front mount-style that the ...

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 ...

A man much wiser than myself once said something to the tune of "On a long enough timeline, everything gets an LS." This obviously applies to cars and trucks. But it also applies to more oddball stuff ...

Dim’s fascination with cars began when he was just six. Born into a family of car enthusiasts and racing drivers, he started learning basic mechanics and driving from an early age. While he loves ...