What do the letters LS actually mean in Chevy engines?

You've likely heard of plenty of Chevrolet engines known as "LS" in one form or another. But is there actually any deeper ...
Hot Rod

571-Inch Big-Block Chevy Engine Makes Over 1,000 HP and Screams to 8,000 RPM!

If you’re a fan of Chevy big-block engines then certain numbers make you smile a bit when you hear them: 454, 396, and our favorite, 427. But these days, thanks to the aftermarket, you can go ...
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How Chevrolet's small block V-8 became America's engine

Discover the origins and impact of Chevrolet's small-block V8, the engine that changed American car culture forever.
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Five Of The Most Powerful Chevy Small Block Engines Ever Made

Let's define "small-block" so no one will get mad (people will still get mad). General Motors may call the Gen-III to Gen-V LS and LT V8s "small-blocks" in marketing materials, but even Chevrolet's ...
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Chevy Will Never Stop Using Its Small-Block LT V8 — And That’s A Good Thing

Thomas has spent two years working in the auto journalism industry, contributing to a UK-based newspaper and writing for Euronewsweek. A full-time writer and lifelong engineering enthusiast, he now ...