Explore the rise of GM's iconic LS small-block engine, from its debut in the C5 Corvette to its impact on performance standards and enthusiasts today.

The popular small-block Chevy 350 has long been one of the most popular engine choices for General Motors automobiles. However, GM's venerable 350 cubic-inch V8 wasn't created overnight. Its roots go ...

Over the years, General Motors has employed several eight-cylinder engine designs ranging from the inline "Straight-8" to the current LT1 V8. However, many agree that the small-block LS engines were ...

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 ...

There are no two ways about it, General Motors' LS1 V8 engine is an automotive icon. The raw American motor has been ripping up drag strips and terrorizing neighborhoods for almost three decades now ...

Ed note: Sources for quotes and related information: Doug Rippie Motorsports, General Motors Technology Group, Hypertech, Inc., Jenkins Competition, Lingenfelter Performance Engineering, and Lunati ...

The original "My First Stroker" series, the last installment of which was printed back in the January 2007 issue, was a success with GMHTP readers looking for in-depth coverage and analysis of a ...

No matter what happens to the LS over the next decade, it's here to stay and will quickly replace the traditional small-block Chevy. I believe that the trend from Mouse to LS engines is happening much ...