Upgrading the camshaft on an LS engine can completely change its personality, unlocking significant horsepower and torque gains. The right cam choice balances power goals, drivability, and supporting ...

GM’s Chevrolet LS engines redefined the pushrod V8 to give us one of the most dominant performance platforms of the modern era. What we refer to today as the LS family of engines usually refers to the ...

There's a reason why gearheads put both LS (not to be confused with LT) and Vortec engines under the same umbrella of "LS", despite GM originally assigning them different badges. (And in case you're ...

Prashirwin Naidu is a South African motoring journalist and presenter with a deep passion for cars, driving experiences, and the evolving automotive landscape. Known for his energetic yet insightful ...

When it comes to long-term vehicle ownership, one of the scariest problems any driver can face is a timing chain failure. In theory, timing chains are designed to last the life of the engine, but as ...

Timing chains are an essential part of many internal combustion engines, responsible for synchronizing the rotation of the crankshaft and camshaft(s). This synchronization is critical because it ...

Do you know what a timing belt or a timing chain is and what they do? Could you find them on your vehicle's engine if you had to? If you answered no, don't sweat it. Both are buried behind a lot of ...

Japanese sports cars have one of the most fanatic fan bases. While pop culture has played its role in securing a legendary status for many JDM cars, there is no denying that Japanese carmakers know ...

The answer to the question about how long timing chains last and whether they need to be replaced has two possible answers. It all depends on your answer to this question: Do you maintain your car ...

Turbos and superchargers have made extra power almost easy to come by. Thanks to them, even tiny four-cylinders can make the type of numbers that used to be reserved for big-displacement engines. That ...

Comparing Ford and General Motors isn't anything new, especially when it comes to the performance aspects of any motor group's beloved vehicles. Many an intense conversation has evolved around pickup ...