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.
In this segment of Lowrider Garage we bring out the hammer, crowbar, and engine hoist as we dive headfirst into transplanting the heart of the beast in a 1968 Impala Super Sport. Now for many, ...
Over the years there have been a number of landmark production engines that have found favor with hot rodders—the Flathead Ford, Chrysler Hemi, and the small-block Chevy just to name a few. But there ...
The LS3 V8 did not just become a popular crate motor. It quietly turned into the default answer for enthusiasts who want big power, modern reliability and parts support in one package. From classic ...
Our recent first drive and dyno test of an '08 Corvette ("RepeatPerformance," VETTE, Apr. '08, Fortunately for the truly speed-addicted, there's ProCharger (www.procharger.com), the first manufacturer ...
The words hot rod and high performance versus fuel efficiency and the environment usually stand at different ends of the automotive spectrum. But thanks to a new innovation from GM Performance Parts, ...
The LS3 crate engine has earned a reputation as one of Chevrolet's most trusted and versatile powerplants. Churning out 430 hp at 5,900 rpm, in addition to 425 lb-ft of torque, which arrives at 4,600 ...
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 ...