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GM LS Engine Specifications and History
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GM LS Engine Specifications and History

January 18, 2021 Roadkill Customs
Every LS engine in order of release from the LS1 launch in 1997 to the awesome LS9 in 2009 to the last Gen IV LS engines in 2017 is detailed. [More…]
LQ4 LS Engine Donor in 1947-54 Chevy 3100
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There’s an LS Engine Swap for Every Build Budget

January 17, 2021 Roadkill Customs
The Chevrolet LS Engine is an attainable, usable engine. Here are your donor vehicle options depending on your build or engine swap budget. [More…]
Performance GM 6.0L LS Engine
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How To Maximize 6.0L LS Engine Performance ~ 10 Mod Combos Tested

August 27, 2020 Roadkill Customs
Richard Holdener explains and dynos 10 different mod combos including a variety of different heads, cams, and intakes for GM 6.0L LS engines. [More…]
LS Engine
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How To Keep Your LS Engine Healthy While You Beat The Snot Out Of It

August 10, 2020 Roadkill Customs
If you’re planning to beat the ever-loving snot out of your LS engine, consider these modifications to make it reliable in extreme and competitive circumstances. [More…]
Chevrolet LS Engine
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The Chevrolet LS Engine ~ Everything You Need To Know

June 2, 2020 Roadkill Customs
This motor is one of General Motors’ greatest legacies, and perhaps the most swapped engine platform ever. [More…]
How To & DIY

3M Tech Tip ~ How To Cerakote Engine Parts

November 12, 2019 Roadkill Customs
Cerakote is Perfect for high heat areas and easy to coat engine parts using 3M Scotch Brite, the 3M PPS paint system. [More…]
From Junkyard 5.3L to 600HP 383 Stroker Engine
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Speed Secrets ~ From Junkyard 5.3L to 600HP 383 Stroker Engine

November 1, 2019 Roadkill Customs
How to get Major Power out of a Junkyard 5.3L Engine? Turn it into a 383 Stroker! COMP Cams shows you the way to the 600HP range. [More…]
DIY Budget Cylinder Head Rebuild
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DIY Budget Cylinder Head Rebuild

October 20, 2019 Roadkill Customs
These tips will work on SB or BB Chevy, Ford and Mopar engines – pulling valve stem seals, removing valve springs, lapping valves, checking valve seat seal, cleaning aluminum heads and more… [More…]
C10 Truck Built in 12 Days
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“We Built This Truck In 12 Days!” ~ Holley LS Fest

September 23, 2019 Roadkill Customs
Bill Alvis brought out his LS swapped shop truck with a dual quad Sniper EFI setup. The craziest part is that he built it in only 12 days! Also of Interest: 1,200 HP 1965 Chevy [More…]
Josh Mazerolle's 1977 Twin Turbo LS Toyota Hilux Widebody
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Josh Mazerolle’s 1977 Twin Turbo LS Toyota Hilux

September 14, 2019 Mad Scientist Garage
Josh Mazerolle paid $250 for a 1977 Hilux that had spent 15-years in the desert. He ended up creating one of the wildest mini trucks ever… [More…]
800HP LS2 Drift Engine
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Josh Mason’s 800HP LS2 Drift Engine Build in 7 Minutes

August 18, 2019 Roadkill Customs
This is Josh Mason’s LS2 Drift Engine he will be using in his Pro-Am 2010 Ford Mustang in 2019 The Drift League at Irwindale Speedway. [More…]
Insane 1 Day 1967 Mustang LS Swap at Roadkill Zip Tie Drags
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Insane 1 Day 1967 Mustang LS Engine Swap in Zip-Tie Drags Parking Lot

August 15, 2019 Mad Scientist Garage
A group of friends and strangers donated parts, time, and money to LS swap a ’67 Mustang in a SINGLE day at the Roadkill Zip Tie Drags. [More…]
1965 Chevrolet Impala
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1965 Chevrolet Impala LS3 RestoMod Build

August 14, 2019 Roadkill Customs
Keith’s 1965 Chevrolet Impala RestoMod project that was completed by friends due to physical limitations of the owner. [More…]
1964 Chevrolet Corvette
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1964 Chevrolet Corvette Pro-Touring Build

August 14, 2019 Roadkill Customs
via Hand Built Cars ~ Pro-Touring.com member Poorhousenext’s 1964 Chevrolet Corvette Sting Ray Pro-Touring Build. [More…]
LQ4 LS Engine
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LS Engine Rebuild ~ Full Time-Lapse from Tear-down to Assembly

August 13, 2019 Roadkill Customs
YouTuber Street Rod Jim provides a full time-lapse of his LQ4 LS engine rebuild from tear-down to assembly. [More…]
Jeff Allen's LS swapped 1963 VO6 Volvo Amazon
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Jeff Allen’s LS Swapped 1963 Volvo Amazon

August 7, 2019 Roadkill Customs
We ran into Jeff Allen at LS Fest West and took some time to talk to Jeff and share some of the highlights from his build. [More…]
LS Engine Swap
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5 Things You Need To LS Swap Any Vehicle

July 30, 2019 Roadkill Customs
Swap a 4.8, 5.3, or 6.0 Liter LSX engine swapped into any vehicle and running by just following these 5 steps. [More…]
Monster Truck Chevy Camaro
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Insane 650HP LS Powered Monster Truck Chevy Camaro Build

July 27, 2019 Roadkill Customs
A Chevy Camaro with portal axles, rear steer, monster tires, and a turbo LS V8 engine with 650 horsepower motivating it all. [More…]

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