5.3 LS
LS BUILDS · ARTICLE
Budget 5.3 LS Drag Racing Engine
Inspection, smart spending, and building a combination that actually works.
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Practical LS engine and drag racing articles for racers who turn their own wrenches.
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4.8 / 6.0
LS BUILDS · ARTICLE
4.8 vs. 5.3 vs. 6.0 LS: Which Is Best for Drag Racing?
Picking the right LS displacement for your budget and goals.
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DRIVETRAIN · ARTICLE
TH400 vs. Powerglide: Which Transmission Is Better for Drag Racing?
Gearing, converters, vehicle weight, and second-gear launches.
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PROJECT BUILDS · ARTICLE
Building a Chevy S10 Drag Truck on a Budget
A realistic plan for a 7-second eighth-mile truck.
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PARTS & GEAR · ARTICLE
EFI vs. Carbureted LS: Which Is Better for Drag Racing?
Real costs, tuning, nitrous, turbo, and fuel choices.
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