Crazy Cam Power! An LS Cam Swap Test
How much is an LS cam swap worth? As always, the answer is…it depends. While it is not uncommon for cams swaps to be worth 40, 50, or even 60 […]
Chevy Small Block Firing Orders: The Evolution of Cylinder Firing Order Swaps
When GM introduced the LS engine in 1997, it featured many design changes from the Gen 1 Small Block Chevy (SBC) engine that improved engine durability and efficiency. One of […]
The Easy Way to Make 820+ HP in a 4.8L Junkyard Pull
Never before have so many enjoyed so much for so little. Take a look around. We are smack dab in the middle of the second major Muscle Car era, and […]
Dyno Test: 120+ HP Gains and No Low-End Loss with Cam Swap on 6.2L LS Engine
Why were we so excited about swapping cams on the all-aluminum L92? Many reasons. The first was that we had previously run the Summit Stage 4 Pro LS cam (SUM-8711) […]
Dyno Test: Adding 120 HP with Cam Swap in Turbo LS 5.3L
LS engines respond well to cam swaps. It’s probably the #1 upgrade for any LS, because the gains can be dramatic. The reason is that the LS engine family, from […]
Truck Cam Swap Testing to Add Low-End Torque
The LS engine remains the darling of the performance world, but does that mean all LS owners are looking for the same thing when it comes time for upgrades? Obviously […]
Mailbag: Why Has My Cam Swap Caused Oil Pressure Loss?
Q: I have a 350 Chevy engine that’s basically stock but is bored .030-inch over, has flat top pistons, and an Edelbrock Performer intake and 600 cfm carburetor. I just put in […]
Video: Upgrading Valve Springs to Accommodate Cam Swap
When the gang at COMP Cams decided to swap the camshaft in a 454-cubic-inch V8 L29 L.4-liter Gen. VI motor with an aggressive profile, they were also forced to upgrade […]