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6.2 LS Makes It To 268,000 Miles Before Catastrophic Failure

Blowing an engine up is never fun for the owner, but it's a great learning opportunity for the world at large. By taking a look inside an engine that's punched its ticket, we get a good idea of what ...
Hot Rod

History of the LS Engine and Cylinder Head Casting Number Spotter’s Guide: LS1, LS6, LS2, LS3, LS4, L99, LS7, LSA, LS9, LQ9, LQ4, L92, L94

Back in the early 1990s the Gen II LT1 and LT4 engines powered GM's hottest performance cars, but GM read the tea leaves and knew that this platform would not be able to get them where they would ...
Hot Rod

Why LS Engines Peak at Higher RPM Than Classic Small-Blocks

ANSWERBack in 1955, you (or your grandpa) might have posed a very similar question: "Why does that new-fangled small-block Chevy make more peak power and torque at a higher rpm than my trusty Flathead ...
TopSpeed

The Best Bang For Your Buck V8 Crate Engine You Can Buy

What is the best bang-for-buck V-8 crate engine you can buy in 2024? The correct answer is Chevy's tried and true swap platform, the “Gen IV” 6.2-liter LS3 V-8 engine. Why the LS3 when there are ...
SlashGear

GM's LS9 Vs. LSA Engine: What's The Difference & Which Is Better For Your Needs?

As members of the fourth-generation General Motors small block engine lineup, the LSA and LS9 variants share many similarities. In addition to their rugged reliability, pushrod-operated overhead ...