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Its roots can be traced way back to the '50s.

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Over the years, General Motors has employed several eight-cylinder engine designs ranging from the inline "Straight-8" to the current LT1 V8. However, many agree that the small-block LS engines were ...

Although Vortec engines fall under the "LS" branding, they aren't actually the exact same as more traditional LS engines made ...

Just like a solid foundation is important for a sturdy house, a well-prepped engine block is critical for a motor make big power—and do it more than once. A professional engine builder offered to show ...