Learn about the legendary 5.7L LS1 in the C5 Corvette, Camaro Z28, Pontiac Firebird, & more. Check out our awesome Chevy LS1 content ranging from LS1 engine problems to turbo kit guides. This 5.7L V8 may be aging quickly but it’s still a great engine that deserves attention, so check back as we continue to add more LS1 content.
The third generation of General Motors’ small-block V8 engine was one of the most iconic, with the 5.7 liter LS1 and LS6 engines leading the way. GM and Chevrolet put the LS1 and LS6 inside the Corvette, Firebird, Camaro, and even the Cadillac CTS-V. From the factory, the LS1 makes 305–350 horsepower and 335–365 lb-ft…
Outputting between 305 and 350 horsepower in American spec, it is a stretch to call the Chevy 5.7L LS1 V8 a slouch. With that being said, as a Gen III Chevy small-block, the LS1 isn’t exactly the most powerful or modern engine in the Chevy LS catalog. Despite being released 25 years ago, the Chevy…
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. Depending on the model, it made between 305-350 horsepower and 335-365…
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. Chevy put it inside the C5 Corvette and fourth generation Camaro SS and Z28, and it also found its way into the fourth generation Pontiac Trans-Am and Formula, as well as the 2004 GTO. Inside these cars, the LS1 produced…
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…
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…
General Motors LS engines are among the most popular engines in the world. Ask the question, “What mods should I do to my car?” If you ask a few people, someone is likely going to reply, “LS swap it”. As such, it’s no surprise the LS engines are a common comparison. In this article, we…
The Chevy & GM LS1 engine is a 5.7L small-block V8 engine produced from 1997 until 2004. The LS1 is part of the “Gen III” small-block V8 engine family which also includes the LS6 as well as the 4.8, 5.3, and 6.0 Vortec engines. It’s the successor to the 5.7L Gen II LT1 engine which…
