From the C5, C6, and C7 to the Chevy LS and LT engines this page is dedicated to the Corvette. Don’t miss our mod guides – like the best LS1 upgrades – to take your Corvette to the next level. We also have tons of content on LS and LT engine problems, comparisons, and plenty more to come in the future.
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…
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…
The LS6 engine powered the C5 Z06 Corvette and the CTS-V. With the C5’s being popular track and street cars, there is a ton of aftermarket support for these engines. And fortunately, there are some easy bolt-on modifications that can push you right up to the 500hp limit of the factory internals. In this guide…
Racers have long considered the LS6 engine one of the top American V8s from the early 2000s. Chevrolet used it inside their high performance C5 Corvette Z06, and Cadillac put it in their CTS-V. Depending on the year, the engine makes 385–405 horsepower and nearly equivalent torque. A 5.7L naturally aspirated V8, the LS6 engine…
In recent years, the financial markets have been anything but predictable. Case in point, the absolute bonkers current used car market. Used cars with higher mileage and more years are actually selling for more now than they did three years ago. In many cases, cars just one or two years old are as expensive as…
In 1997, General Motors/Chevrolet debuted the 5.7L LS1 V8 engine inside the brand new C5 Corvette. The next year, they also put it inside the F-body Pontiac Firebird and Formula, as well as in the Chevy Camaro and briefly in the ‘04 Pontiac GTO. While the LS1 is already pretty powerful from the factory, it…
For many years, General Motors/Chevrolet’s LS1 engine has been a solid power plant for supercharged builds. Originally released in the C5 Corvette, Camaro, and Trans-Am, the LS1 already makes a stout 305-350 horsepower and 335-365 lb-ft of torque from the factory. However, for those looking to seriously increase the power on their ‘Vette or F-Body…
Straight from the factory, the General Motors/Chevrolet LS1 engine already boasts some pretty impressive performance. While the LS1 is already pretty capable stock, adding some LS1 upgrades can really open it up for more power. This guide will cover the best mods and LS1 upgrades for your build. The 5.7 L V8 can handle some…
Ever since Chevy put the LS6 inside the C5 Z06 Corvette, it has been a popular power plant for high horsepower builds. The robust 5.7L V8 makes 385-405 horsepower and 385-400 lb-ft of torque from the factory. Yet, anyone who has ever driven one will tell you they are begging for more. One of the…
Since its debut in the late 1990s, GM’s LS series of small block V8 engines has enthralled and fascinated performance enthusiasts. The LS1 came out first, in 1997, and GM quickly followed it up in 2001 with the high-performance LS6 variant. Both engines are incredibly similar, with GM giving the LS6 a few tasteful upgrades…
The LS1 vs LS2 debate has long raged amongst Corvette and GTO fans since the LS2 succeeded the LS1 in 2005. Some claim the newer LS2 is a more capable motor, while others prefer the older but still powerful LS1. Previously, we’ve looked at the LS1 vs LS3 and LS2 vs LS3, but today we’re…
