Taking on an engine swap project can be daunting. Think about it: You're throwing away the complex, thorough engineering work done by an actual automaker, and attempting to replace it with a ...
Hunting out the easiest cars to LS-swap often means highlighting models which have been converted many times in the past, as this usually means there will be tried-and-tested methods of slotting an LS ...
We all know the formula: big engine plus small car equals loads of fun. It’s a combination as old as hot rodding itself. No surprise then, that the formula is still in use today, with modern builds ...
The BMW i8 is a masterpiece. In the late 2000s, engineers from the German automaker created a sonnet of motoring, carefully folding in the past with the future—sadly, it’s a song which fell on deaf ...
Engine swaps open up a lot of possibilities for project car builders. One of the most common engine swaps to see is the LS swap, with everyone from drift car builders to drag racers opting to use GM's ...
The second-generation (G87) BMW M2 was officially announced a little more than a month ago complete with 453-hp M TwinPower Turbo inline-six, RWD, and six-speed manual transmission goodies. Alas, some ...
A Bavarian premium automaker with a sporty flair and a knack for building some of the best inline-six engines in the world, BMW is not exactly the most frequent target for custom engine-swap projects.
Whether they add any performance or not, V8 swaps are certainly the most controversial engine modifications available. The “no replacement for displacement” crowd will drool and the purists will scoff ...
In recent years, the first BMW M3 has become slightly more known for its ability to rival air-cooled Porsche prices at online auctions than for its driving prowess. The truth is the E30 M3 is ...
What was once a $60,000 car can now be easily found for around $5,000, which is exactly what this BMW E90 three-series cost us. If you're a car enthusiast on a tight budget, it makes sense to take a ...
The venerable LS engine swap is a meme for one very good reason – the LS V8 is a great engine. With its relatively low weight, compact size, big power potential, and a seemingly endless supply of ...