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 ...

Discover how the LS1 became a lightweight, swap-friendly V8 icon, from its C5 Corvette debut to HSV power upgrades, and learn ...

Even with all the LT goodness coming from GMthe go-to mill for engine swaps is still the tried and true LS. After all, LS1s and all their variants are turning up more often in wrecking yards. Hundreds ...

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 ...

The venerable LS engine swap is a meme for one very good reason - the LS V8 is a great engine. With its relatively low weight, compact size, big power potential, and a seemingly endless supply of ...

There has been a movement within our hobby over the last several years to update vintage iron with an eye toward modern-day performance, reliability and, most importantly, drivability. Call it Pro ...

Will joined the TopSpeed team over two and a half years ago, bringing his lifelong automotive passion, writing experience, and editorial expertise along with him. Whether classic or modern, American ...

Ah, the DS! One of the most beautiful designs ever sold to regular people like you and me, the Goddess entered production in 1955 with self-leveling hydropneumatic suspension. By the time it was ...

There’s an almost famous hashtag that simply states #LSSwapEverything. Similar thoughts like LS swap the world and simply LS swap make it clear throughout social media that the Chevrolet LS motor is ...

GM's LS engine is a powerhouse, thanks to great-flowing heads that enable tremendous horsepower and high-rpm performance. But while the LS is becoming a more popular swap choice for earlier, pre-C5 ...

It's no secret that the first place most of us turn when doing an engine swap is to GM. The venerable GM small block V8s have found their way into 4x4s since they were first introduced in the ...

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 ...