Have you ever wondered why GM, Ford, and Chrysler converted from distributors to distributorless ignition systems (DIS)? Sure, they eliminated the whirling mechanical device that spins a rotor that ...

Since it came out in 1997, the LS engine family has altered the landscape of Chevrolet performance almost as much as Gen I series small-block. It's a great performer in modern vehicles, but its ...

It's hard to know where to start when it comes to Chevrolet's Gen III and Gen IV engines. Upon first glance it would seem that the LS series of engines is evolving faster than any of Darwin's monkey ...

Engine swaps open up a lot of possibilities for project car builders. One of the most common engine swaps to see is the LS swap, with everyone from drift car builders to drag racers opting to use GM's ...

On any LS-type engine (not just the 5.3L), there are two ways to make this work: mechanical clutch linkage or hydraulic linkage. A traditional Chevy V8 bellhousing going all the way back to 1955 more ...

An endangered species due to increasingly stringent fuel economy and emission regulations, the Chevy small-block V8 rolled out in 1964 with a displacement of 265 cubic inches in the C1 Corvette. If ...