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Building Performance LS1 Engines
Covered is everything you need to know about LS1 engines, including the difficult engine removal and installation, simple engine bolt-ons, electronic controls for the Generation III engine, and detailed engine builds at four different power levels. Read more!
It was back in 1997 when the LS1 first hit the streets, then in the Corvette. The new LS1 was an instant fan favorite, ushering in a new era of performance as it advanced V-8 engine technology. There are two reasons for its hit success. First, the new LS1 delivered unmatched performance, and second, the compact design meant that it could be used in a variety of other vehicles, from imports and domestics, to trucks and old hot rods. To put it plainly... A legend was born.
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Since 1997, we have seen gear heads putting LS1 engines into everything from compact pickups like the S-10, to old hot rods from the muscle car era, to imports like the Nissan Z cars, and just about everything in between. The knowledge base of others who have performed this swap combined with the affordability of these engine means than ANYONE can enjoy the tire roasting power of an LS1 engine in their ride.
Enjoy the build, enjoy the ride!
First time out of the garage in over 2 years, my FD RX7 LS1 swap was in the shop for its first alignment. It's running open headers headed to lift to install 3" Dual Stainless Exhaust system. Alignment was great. Check out my build thread here, www.norotors.com
Brett from 4x4 Obsession gets started on repowering Danny's 80 Series Landcruiser with a 6.0L LS2 HSV V8 and 6L80E six speed automatic transmission. For more from 4wd TV visit: www.4wdtv.com.au