LS swap

{{Short description|Type of engine swap}}

An LS swap is a type of engine swap using any form factor of General Motors's LS V8 engine series.{{cite web |author=Steven Rupp |title=How to Perform an LS Engine Swap: Tips and Tricks |website=Motor Trend |date=May 7, 2020 |url=https://www.motortrend.com/news/ls-swap-tips/ |access-date=May 30, 2021}}{{cite book |last=Bryant |first=Jefferson |title=LS Swaps: How to Swap GM LS Engines into Almost Anything |publisher=CarTech |year=2014 |pages=5–6|isbn=978-1-61325-093-8}} Motor Trend noted in 2020 that "the Chevy LS V-8 engine has become the de facto engine swap suggestion for anyone seeking to add power to their existing platform" due to the engine's relatively compact size and light weight.{{cite web |title=Five Cool Alternatives to the Iconic LS V-8 Engine Swap |website=Motor Trend |date=December 23, 2020 |url=https://www.motortrend.com/news/five-non-ls-engine-swap-ideas/ |access-date=May 30, 2021}} LS swaps have been performed since the introduction of GM's LS1 engine in 1997. Widespread aftermarket support for LS swaps has developed in subsequent years.{{cite book |last=Potak |first=Joseph |title=GM LS-Series Engines: The Complete Swap Manual |publisher=Motorbooks |year=2011 |page=5 |isbn=978-1-61060-200-6}}