6 Reasons Why The General Motors LS V8 Is So Popular #blogpost

It’s an open secret that the GM LS V8 has taken the car tuning scene by storm. For some people, they might not really know why this Chevy small block is so popular. Here are some reasons why that might be the case…

6 Reasons Why The General Motors LS V8 Is So Popular #blogpost

It’s an open secret that the GM LS V8 has taken the car tuning scene by storm. For some people, they might not really know why this Chevy small block is so popular. Here are some reasons why that might be the case…

One: You Can Find Engines And Speed Parts Just About Everywhere

This statement’s truthfulness will vary depending on which corner of the Earth you live on, but this is especially true for Americans and Canadians. Plenty of late model GM trucks have LS engines nestled underneath their hoods. However the engine blocks might be cast iron instead of aluminum and the camshaft and intake profile will be built for torque, not horsepower.

6 Reasons Why The General Motors LS V8 Is So Popular #blogpost

Two: They Aren’t Too Pricey

Because LS engines are so popular, speed parts and the engines themselves won’t break the bank. For example, a Thumpr camshaft from Comp Cams for an LS engine will run you about $450. On the other hand, the same camshaft kit would cost 3 times as much if you were to get it for a 5.0 Coyote motor instead.

6 Reasons Why The General Motors LS V8 Is So Popular #blogpost

Three: They’re Compact For Their Engine Displacement

Because the LS engine still uses pushrods, it’s one of the smallest 6.2 and 7.0 liter V8’s being produced today. A Coyote 5.0 liter V8 is actually physically bigger due to it’s DOHC design.

6 Reasons Why The General Motors LS V8 Is So Popular #blogpost

Four: The Cylinder Heads, Intake Manifold And Engine Block Are Lightweight

While modern Hemi V8’s found in Chrysler vehicles still use an iron engine block, the LS V8’s engine block is made out of aluminum. So, for those of you that are concerned about weight distribution in your car, the LS is a better option.

6 Reasons Why The General Motors LS V8 Is So Popular #blogpost

Five: Engine Swap Kits For LS Engines Are Common

Chances are nearly every JDM car made since 1970 has an LS swap kit made for it. Rather than having to fabricate custom engine mounts, you can just buy them on eBay. This ease of installation means that you’ll be seeing more LS engines than Gen 3 Hemis under the hoods of RX-7’s.

6 Reasons Why The General Motors LS V8 Is So Popular #blogpost

Six: They Can Last Forever

Jalopnik recently posted an article of the vehicles most likely to go over 200,000 miles and a good percentage of the cars on that list were General Motors full sized trucks and SUV’s. Those GM trucks and SUV’s are more than likely powered by LS small blocks, proving their long term reliability.

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Comments

Anonymous

Now do one about the Coyote.

04/11/2017 - 10:42 |
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Dat Incredible Chadkake

In reply to by Anonymous (not verified)

The Coyote’s only redeeming value that I know of is it can rev to oblivion

04/11/2017 - 15:45 |
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In reply to by Anonymous (not verified)

That wouldn’t make any sense. The post is exactly what it says in the title, “6 Reasons Why The General Motors LS V8 Is So Popular”. The Coyote isn’t exactly a popular tuner engine, much less a tuner engine at all.

04/11/2017 - 18:28 |
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V-Tech and EcoBoost kicked in yo

In reply to by Anonymous (not verified)

Coyotes aren’t really comparable. However, a list like this could be applicable to the Ford Modular engine lineup.

04/12/2017 - 17:55 |
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DandierBuckle15

Another thing is the vortec is also common and is almost exactly the same with mostly interchangeable parts

04/11/2017 - 12:39 |
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Anonymous

Fine what ever Jay

04/11/2017 - 13:34 |
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Deadpool (Cam's much sexier twin) (Official Demon Fangirl)

One sticking point, the price of the cams between the coyote and the LS aren’t really comparable. You have one cam for an LS whereas you need 4 for a coyote. Not saying that it’s cheaper to build a Ford motor, but just that there are more cams which affect price.

04/11/2017 - 15:30 |
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cherniydiavel

that cam costs 3x as much cuz there’s more cams on the coyote!

04/11/2017 - 16:00 |
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Harrison Stoff

I recognise that second picture! It’s Roadkill’s Muscle Truck!

04/11/2017 - 20:58 |
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04/12/2017 - 21:45 |
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04/17/2017 - 00:40 |
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Brian D

7: they offer vvt on some versions by using variable lifters if I’m not mistaken. And have active fuel management systems which ‘turn off’ cylinders when they aren’t needed allowing these things to get up to 30mpg.

04/17/2017 - 00:37 |
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