Our recent testdrive of the '08 Corvette (Apr. '08) yielded a torrent of technical questions concerning one key subject: How was Chevrolet able to make significant improvements to the decade-old LS ...

The small block Chevrolet engine, commonly known as the SBC, was introduced in 1955 as a 265 cubic inch V8 for the Chevy Bel Air and Corvette. While its 195 maximum horsepower and 260 lb-ft of torque ...

A few months ago, we hatched a plan to test every intake manifold for the LS3 engine that we could get our hands on. Given the popularity of the rectangular-port LS3 configuration, it was only natural ...

What is the best bang-for-buck V-8 crate engine you can buy in 2024? The correct answer is Chevy's tried and true swap platform, the “Gen IV” 6.2-liter LS3 V-8 engine. Why the LS3 when there are ...

If you recall from Part 1 of "Inside Information" (May '11), we introduced you to the talented and highly trained Design Responsible Engineers (DREs) who oversee the design, development, validation, ...

The spy shots last week told us what to expect and now GM has unveiled the 2008 Corvette, fitted with a new 6.2L LS3 V8 engine developing 430hp and 575 Nm of torque. Other changes include the option ...

Most North American BMW fans that love a premium mod on their Bavarian rides have probably heard about the Dinan Performance Centers. Well, one of their retired engineers seemingly decided it was time ...

Vauxhall’s mighty VXR8 super-saloon gets a potent new V8 engine this summer, with even more power and improved performance. The new unit allows the VXR8 to raise the bar yet again among its rivals, ...

The heart of any hot rod project is the engine and transmission. In the case of the Week To Wicked 1967 Nova, power is being provided by a remanufactured aluminum-block 6.2L LS3 engine from AutoZone.

Isaac Atienza is a Filipino motoring journalist who joined TopSpeed.com in 2021. He also owns a Filpino motoring website called Go Flat Out PH and is also a contributor to a local newspaper called The ...

The good folks over at Roadster Shop strike again with a Survivor Series build that's also up for grabs on Bring a Trailer: an Impala Sport Coupe restomod ...

Do you have a project car that's been sitting idle for a while? Welcome to the party! Sadly, most project cars are doomed from the start for two principal reasons: time and money. This is a ...