If you want a fresh powerplant, nothing beats the ease and value of a new crate engine. But, since many of us always crave "just a bit more power," it's nice to know it's only a few speed parts away.

Even the competition has to agree, Chevy's LS-engine family is more than just a worthy successor to the original small-block; it's one hell of a motor. The Blue Oval boys are jumping up and down about ...