The original Volkswagen Rabbit (known by most of the rest of the world as the Golf MK1) is beloved for being a humble subcompact hatch. It’s one of the cars that popularized front-wheel drive in ...

With the variety and interchangeability of LS parts, almost no two LS "crate" engines will end up alike and that makes them virtually indistinguishable from scratch-built engines. Let's check out 10 ...

GM's 706 Vortec heads are the cheapest and most effective heads you can use on your 4.8-liter and 5.3-liter, and even some 6.0-liter LS engine builds. Bold statement? Well, not really. You see, these ...

We’ve seen GM’s immensely versatile LS motor get swapped into Miatas, Mercs, and even Winnebagos, but this just might be the least expected LS swap yet. For sale now on Bring a Trailer is a 2005 ...

Ever wondered why LS engines have steam tubes? They help vent trapped air, preventing overheating, detonation, and ...

General Motors' LS-series small-block engines have been in production for over a decade, but it's only been within the last few years that they have really hit critical mass among average hot rodders, ...

The increasing number of stroker crankshafts available is giving builders more options when planning a street-performance or race engine combination. The benefits of a stroker crankshaft, however, ...

Chevy's small-block LS V8 engines have become almost mythical by now. Some GM enthusiasts even get specific LS tattoos to show their love. It's hardly surprising, as the LS family has powered some ...

The Pontiac Solstice only ever came with four-cylinder power. The hottest variant, the GXP, made due with a 260-horsepower turbocharged Ecotec four-cylinder. It was plenty powerful considering the car ...