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The GM LS engines are nearly synonymous with reliability, and the LS2 is no exception. However, all engines are prone to occasional problems. The 6.0L V8 LS2 is no exception there, either. Ultimately, it’s an incredibly reliable engine but it is not completely bulletproof. Some of the more common GM LS2 engine problems include oil…
The 2.4 Ecotec is one of the most versatile engines used in the GM fleet from 2006 to 2019. In that timeframe, the 2.4L Ecotec was used in everything from midsize SUVs like the GMC Terrain to sportier applications like the Polaris Slingshot. Despite being a very popular and celebrated engine, the 2.4 Ecotec has…
Since Chevy introduced the Tahoe in 1995, it has been one of the most popular options for consumers on the market. In 1995, Chevy brought out the first GMT400 Tahoe variant. Since then, the Tahoe has made a name for itself as a dependable and award-winning SUV. While most of them have been solid, a…
Generally, engine modifications can be broken down into a couple of categories. There are bolt-on modifications, like headers, intakes, throttle bodies, and intake manifold upgrades, and then there are more in-depth power mods that take a bit more effort but yield massive results. Cam upgrades fall into the latter category. While it might take a bit…
The Chevy LS engine series is one of the most famous groups of powerplants under the sun for multiple reasons. They are fiercely strong, powerful, predictable, and, most of all, endlessly modifiable. The LS2 is the most well-known engine in the Gen IV Chevy small block lineup and conforms to all of the traits that…
While GM intake manifolds are generally known to be top-notch, the factory LS2 manifold is an exception. Thanks to bad production techniques, the LS2 has one of the most restrictive intake manifolds in the entire LS lineup. For that reason, an intake manifold upgrade is one of the best performance mods that you can do…
The five best LS swap cars for 2024 include the Jeep Wrangler (YJ & TJ), the Nissan 240sx (1989–1998), General Motors G-Body (1978–1988) and F-Body (1967–2002), and the FoxBody-era Ford Mustang (1979–1993). There are hundreds of different vehicles that enthusiasts have thrown an LS-V8 engine inside, but I’ve found these are some of the most…
What is an “LS swap.” For the past few decades, the idea of the LS swap, or putting a GM LS engine inside a car or truck that did not have one stock, has been gaining huge amounts of popularity. Not only are LS engines incredibly reliable and durable, but they are also very plentiful…
The Chevy Malibu Turbo first arrived on the scene in 2013. The Malibu turbo sported the new 2.0 Ecotec turbo engine, which was, and still is, an extremely underrated powerhouse. With 259 horsepower and 260 lb-ft of torque on tap, the Malibu turbo was a zippy car straight from the factory. While the Chevy Malibu…
The Cadillac ATS 2.0T was one of the more underrated performance cars on the market during its time. Utilizing 272 horsepower through the turbocharged inline-4 LTG engine, it could run a 14.0 second quarter-mile and go from zero to 60mph in just 5.4 seconds. However, compared with the higher spec V6 engines, the 2.0 turbo…
Despite making such gaudy power numbers, the pushrod LS3 is also an extremely dependable engine. They are capable of taking a serious beating, both stock and modded, and can last for 100,000s of miles and many years. Read on to learn about GM LS3 reliability and common engine problems. Chevy LS3 Reliability Overall, we consider…
At this point, more than two decades after General Motors first unleashed them on the public, the LS-series of small-block V8 engines has reached legendary status. They are widely known as being durable, reliable, and capable of producing gobs of horsepower and torque. One of the earliest LS engines that GM released was the 6.2…
