The Gen III LS engine began its domination of the domestic performance scene in 1997 with the introduction of the 5.7L LS engine in the Corvette followed quickly by a succession of smaller and larger variations on that original theme. While we could wax philosophic for paragraphs, it’s much more productive to get right into the heart of this engine family history. We have much to discuss.
The LS has reigned supreme for years now as the go-to for engine swaps. However, the LT platform offers some serious upgrades that could challenge the LS.