The LS3 V8 did not just become a popular crate motor. It quietly turned into the default answer for enthusiasts who want big ...
Loyal HRM readers will no doubt remember our "Ultimate Chevy LS Cylinder Head Test" in the Dec. '10 issue in which we tested 11 different LS1/LS6 cathedral-port-style heads. In this issue we're doing ...
The small-block Chevrolet (SBC) V8 has undergone several refinements over the decades since its creation. While every true SBC generation uses the same 4.40-inch cylinder bore spacing, single camshaft ...
A heavily upgraded 1974 Land Cruiser FJ55 blends classic design with modern V8 power and extensive mechanical and interior ...
Starting with an increase in displacement, the LS3 checks in at 6.2 liters (376 ci) versus the previous 6.0L LS2 combination. This comes courtesy of an increase in bore from 4.00 inches (in the LS2) ...
Our recent testdrive of the '08 Corvette (Apr. '08) yielded a torrent of technical questions concerning one key subject: How was Chevrolet able to make significant improvements to the decade-old LS ...
Even the competition has to agree, Chevy's LS-engine family is more than just a worthy successor to the original small-block; it's one hell of a motor. The Blue Oval boys are jumping up and down about ...
Back in the 1980s Porsche was not looking to cater for the sedan (aka Panamera) or SUV (Cayenne and Macan) segments and was still fully focused on the classic sports car market. But it needed ...
The GM small block has been the gold standard for quality American V8 engine design for 70 years at this point. GM small block engines have seen 13 U.S. presidents serve office, and has been a pillar ...
We're always down for a good V-8 swap, and this one is exceptionally cool. It's a Chevy Sonic hatchback rally car that's had an LS3 crate motor shoehorned under its hood, and equipped with all-wheel ...
The impala, also known as Aepyceros melampus or rooibok, is a well-known breed of antelopes that originated from the eastern and southern parts of Africa. They are medium-sized, usually, but there was ...