LS-swap
Term · Industrial and trades · MLC-T-IND-003453
The automotive modification process of installing a General Motors LS series V8 engine into a vehicle that was not originally equipped with it. The popularity of this conversion stems from the engine family's compact size, light weight, power output, and widespread availability. These swaps are performed on a great variety of chassis, from classic muscle cars and imported sports cars to off-road trucks, requiring custom fabrication for mounts, wiring, and drivetrain components.
| Identifier | MLC-T-IND-003453 |
|---|---|
| Field | Industrial and trades |
| Subject | Industrial supplies, equipment, and components |
| Translations | German: LS-Swap; Spanish: LS-swap; French: LS-swap |
Record as JSON
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"definition": "The automotive modification process of installing a General Motors LS series V8 engine into a vehicle that was not originally equipped with it. The popularity of this conversion stems from the engine family's compact size, light weight, power output, and widespread availability. These swaps are performed on a great variety of chassis, from classic muscle cars and imported sports cars to off-road trucks, requiring custom fabrication for mounts, wiring, and drivetrain components.",
"subject": "Industrial supplies, equipment, and components",
"translations": {
"de": "LS-Swap",
"es": "LS-swap",
"fr": "LS-swap"
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"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/ls-swap/"
}
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