Motor Trend

Jeep Wrangler JK LS V-8 Swap: Read This Before You Ditch that V-6

Performing an LS swap, or any V-8 swap for that matter, can be a remedy for an underpowered Wrangler. We opted to replace the Pentastar 3.6-liter V-6 in our 2016 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon with ...
Hot Rod

From Junkyard V-8s to Pure Chaos: LS Fest West’s Weirdest Oddball and Freak Builds

See the strangest, coolest, and most creative LS engine swaps from the 2026 Holley LS Fest West in Las Vegas, where “LS Swap ...
Motor Trend

Jeep Cherokee XJ With an LS1 V-8 Swap

XJ Jeep Cherokees, with their unibody construction and boxy looks, have a serious cult following. It's no wonder—they work well on- and off-road, and are built with some great components right from ...
Autoblog

GM LS1 5.7L Engine: Evolution, Specs, & Common Issues Explained

LS1 engine design highlights and basic specs, why it’s such a popular swap, and a basic timeline, from the C5 Corvette to its use in the Australian HSV heroes. The General Motors 5.7 LS1 engine was a ...
Autoblog

How an Outdated Pushrod Engine Became GM’s Legendary LS V8

GM’s Chevrolet LS engines redefined the pushrod V8 to give us one of the most dominant performance platforms of the modern era. What we refer to today as the LS family of engines usually refers to the ...