When first introduced in 1998 in our beloved Birds, the 346ci LS1 was the proverbial tip of the cubic-inch iceberg. Much like PMD's classic engine that began life as a 287 and evolved to a 455 with ...

In last month's issue, we began the buildup of our LS3-based 416-cube stroker by addressing the short-block. With the block machined and assembled with a bulletproof forged rotating assembly from ...

Back in part one of our new GMPP LS3 testing ("Late Crate Update," Oct. '10), we subjected a factory-fresh LS3 crate motor from GM Performance parts to a series of performance upgrades, including a ...

It’s all about the right tool for the right job. For a street car, you want an engine that makes its grunt in the lower rpm range where it spends most of its time. For a ride that’s going to hit ...

The LS3 V8 has become the go-to swap engine for enthusiasts thanks to its blend of power, reliability, and aftermarket support. Paired with HP Tuners and modern tuning techniques, builders can ...

Showing an LS3 engine ignition moment, focusing on the engine build and startup process. A straightforward look at the ...

"I've followed a lot of build threads over the years and a distressing number just seem to run out of momentum. I didn't want to put anything up until it was my daily driver." So said PHer fattbutt, ...