One of the contributing factors to the LS engine's success when it comes to performance and economy can be traced to its DIS (distributorless ignition system). By assigning an individual coil for ...

Katech has released a few new goodies for fifth-generation GM small blocks, including the 5.3-liter EcoTec3 L83, the 6.2-liter EcoTec3 L86, the 6.2-liter naturally aspirated LT1, and the 6.2-liter ...

While the newest versions of Chevy's small-block have made it even easier to make absurd amounts of power, GM engineers clearly didn't put aesthetics high on their list of priorities. Yeah, that's a ...

We could’ve titled this story “lipsticking the pig” but the LS series of engines from Chevrolet are certainly not pigs in terms of performance. But, in regards to looks they can’t hold a candle to ...

For the past two months, we've taken readers on a detailed ride through a full-on LS1 engine assembly. In Part 1 of this homegrown motor build series ("My First Stroker," Aug. 2006), we prepped our ...