These last of the rear-wheel drive intermediates were distant cousins to the muscle cars of the 1960s, but in most cases lacked the muscle. Swapping an LS motor into a Monte Carlo, Cutlass, Grand Prix, Regal, or El Camino is an easy fix for that.

The introduction of the A-body in 1964 saw the debut of some of the best loved muscle cars. These included the Chevelle/Malibu, Skylark, Tempest/Lemans, Cutlass/F-85, and El Camino, many of which are just crying out for an LS swap.

The 1973-87 GM square body trucks are the new gold standard when it comes to muscle trucks. Because of how many are out there, and their fairly modern chassis and brakes, they are the perfect candidate for an LS motor swap.

The Jeep Wrangler is the ultimate off-road adventure vehicle, but it has been lacking in power under the hood since the 1980s when the AMC V8 was cancelled. Swapping in a GM V8 from the LS family is a popular option these days for more power.

The powerful third generation Corvette burst onto the scene in 1968 with many improvements over the outgoing model. That said, the Corvette really took a turn for the worse in the early 1970’s with the federal government’s enforcement of stricter emiss…

The powerful third generation Corvette burst onto the scene in 1968 with many improvements over the outgoing model. That said, the Corvette really took a turn for the worse in the early 1970’s with the federal government’s enforcement of stricter emiss…

The Porsche Boxster/Cayman has long been praised for its chassis balance and razor sharp handling, though overshadowed by the more powerful 911. Thanks to IMS failure, they are cheap when in need of a new engine. LS swap anyone?