LS Engine Guides & Buying Resources
Guides from CPRParts on LS swaps, LS stroker sizes and LS crate engines, written from the specs in our own catalog. Pick a topic below, or send us a fitment question.
LS strokers
- What Is a Stroker Kit?
A stroker kit is the crankshaft, connecting rods, pistons, rings and bearings, matched to a crank with a longer stroke than stock, so each piston travels far...
- 5.3 383 Stroker vs a 6.0 Swap: Which Makes Sense?
A 5.3 383 stroker keeps your 5.3 block, has it bored to 3.905 in (if a machine shop's sonic check confirms the cylinder walls allow it) and fits a stroker ki...
- 408 vs 416 vs 427 LS Stroker: Specs Compared
A 408, a 416 and a 427 are all LS strokers with a 4.000 in stroke; what separates them is bore size, and so the block each one needs. A 408 uses a 4.030 in b...
LS swaps
- LS Swap Parts List: What You Need for an LS Swap
An LS swap needs parts in six groups: engine mounts, an oil pan that clears your chassis, headers or exhaust manifolds, a wiring harness and engine controlle...
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