Feel the Power of an LS Motor!

When looking for high performance and reliability in an engine for a muscle car restoration project, it's a no brainer that most gearheads lean towards a V8 engine. This type of motor is preferred for its fairly compact layout, tremendous performance, and the noise it produces. Despite the industry’s tendency to go green, the passion towards the V8 is stronger than ever, especially for classic and muscle car enthusiasts.

 

Power and Performance
Of all the V8s that were designed over the years, some of the most important designs come in the form of the GM LS Generation III and IV small-block V8 engines. General Motors introduced the LS series in the then-new 1997 Corvette (C5) as the all aluminum LS1 V8. General Motors called it the Gen III small-block V8 and a year later (the 1998 model year), the LS1 replaced the LT1 small-block in Camaros and Firebirds, which was followed by the iron-block version of the Gen III V8 appearing in the full size trucks and SUVs. The LS1 displaced 5.7 liters, similar to the previous-generation small-block, but the cubic-inch measurement differed slightly: 346 for the LS1 vs. the traditional 350 cubes.

In 1999, the Gen III platform spawned the higher-performance LS6 that was standard in the Corvette Z06. In 2005, the Gen IV branch of the LS family was born, differing from the Gen III with cast-in provisions for fuel-saving cylinder deactivation, larger displacements and revised camshaft sensing. The performance versions of the Gen IV include the LS2, LS3, LS9 supercharged, LSA supercharged and the LS7.

Production of LS Engines is Wide
GM has continued to refer its modern V8 engine family as Gen III and Gen IV, but to the enthusiasts who quickly grasped the tremendous performance potential of the engines, every engine based on the platform has been nicknamed "LSX." The range of production engines from the LS platform is wide. On the truck side, iron-block engines have included 4.8L and 5.3L versions, as well as all-aluminum 6.0L and 6.2L premium engines. Car engines include 5.3L, 5.7L, 6.0L, 6.2L and 7.0L displacements - including some configured for front-wheel-drive.

As classic truck and muscle car enthusiasts, we understand the hype of having power under the hood to rival any vehicle on the track or in the streets. That's why we are passionate about the Chevy LS motors and will gladly replace your car's engine with a high performance LS engine with great pride when we handle your vehicle restoration project. Trust the experts at Farm Boy Garage to fully restore your gorgeous muscle car back to its original/super modified glory. We run a one-stop-shop here at Farm Boy Garage, and all restoration services are done on site, meaning your car doesn't leave our garage until it's completed to your satisfaction!

Are you ready to create the muscle car or classic truck of your dreams? Let us be your one-stop-shop! Visit our website to check out some of the recent projects we've completed and to learn about the vehicle restoration services we offer.

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Des Moines, Iowa 50320
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