What adding a cold air intake can do for V8 horsepower

A cold air intake can bring real benefits to your V8 engine's performance and power, delivering greater airflow and bolstered ...
Motor Trend

Building a LS1 Engine for Performance and Reliability

Third Time’s A Charm: More than 20 years ago, GM’s all-new Gen III V-8 launched a new era of power, efficiency, and respect Talk about a quantum leap in technology and performance? This is a story at ...
Hot Rod

Era of the LS1 Engine: Chevy's V-8 Was a Quantum Leap in Two-Valve Technology

To celebrate HOT ROD's 75th anniversary, we teamed up with CASTROL GTX to bring you some of the stories that exemplify the core of what HOT ROD is and reflect the brand's influence on America's car ...
Hot Rod

Texas Speed & Performance LS1 Cylinder Head Upgrade - Big Power Small Change

In "LS1 Power Plan" (HPP Aug.-Oct. '08), our subject '00 WS6 T/A registered 381.1 rwhp and 365.8 lb-ft of torque, having gained an impressive 62.1 hp and 36.5 lb-ft. That "cam-only" configuration was ...
SlashGear

Small Block Turbo: What To Know Before Upgrading Your Engine

Turbocharging your small block is one of the most exciting ways to unleash serious horsepower. Whether it's an old first-generation 350 small block, a modern LS, or even a Ford Windsor, bolting a ...
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LS-series Transmissions - The Cruisin’ Connection

When you head out to a wrecking yard in search of the right used and low-mileage LS-series engine to transplant under the hood of your classic or custom ride, it doesn't matter whether it is a ...