8 upgrades for LS engine blocks
November 23, 2022
Search no longer for that LS engine part! We have a wide range of parts for your engine block. Our blog discusses various products from our range, including delete kits, gaskets, and pistons.
GM LS engines, or LS for short, are popular engine blocks for performance enthusiasts. General Motors engines are known for their power, torque, and, above all, technical versatility. The name is given to the Gen 3 and Gen 4 Short Blocks, which are distinct from the original Gen 1 and Gen 2 Short Blocks. The first LS engine block was introduced in the Corvette in 1997.
The LS engines were and are a great success and can be fitted in various vehicles. The small package, low cost, high availability, and the engine's versatility ensure its popularity among performance professionals. Wilmink Engine Parts also offers parts from our suppliers to turn an LS engine into a dream block from street performance to drag racing.
This blog discusses various product groups and brands we supply for LS engines, including catalogs and brochures. If you have any questions or want to know more about a product? Ask us at performance@wilminkgroup.com.
1. Cylinder heads
Cylinder heads are the most complex part of an internal combustion engine and can make all the difference in a performance race. We offer various cylinder heads from AFR and Dart Machinery for the LS series, among others.
AFR offers the MONGOOSE series for LS engines, which are made of A356 aluminum and come with the corresponding parts, such as titanium retainers and Pac Racing Springs.
Dart Machinery also supplies good-quality cylinder heads for various performance applications. For example, drag racing, which, of course, belongs in Dart's DNA. Various cylinder heads are available for the GEN III LS Next series, including the PRO1 series, Race series, and LS Billet Aluminium Heads.
2. Delete kits
Delete kits are used to remove the Active Fuel Management (AFM) or Displacement On Demand (DOD) systems. When the engine block is lightly loaded, the systems usually switch off some cylinders. For performance professionals, this can be detrimental, and the choice of the delete kit is easy.
Melling Performance supplies various delete kits of excellent quality, including for LS engines. Feel free to email our specialists for options and other required parts.
3. Timing chains
Melling Performance also offers various timing chains for the LS engines. You can find a brochure with multiple models using the button below. Melling is a perfect quality brand and offers parts made with professionalism and skill.
Besides timing chains, Melling also offers various other parts for LS engines. For this application, they have compiled a complete catalog containing only parts for the LS.
4. Bearings
We offer various bearings for the performance world and a wide range of parts. Among others, from ACL, Clevite and Dura-Bond. The latter brand provides high-quality bearings for camshafts, with production focused on the performance world. You can find a complete catalogue of bearings for LS engines via the button below.
5. Valves
Ferrea Racing is the brand for performance valves. This brand makes excellent valves for any performance branch and even has a custom-made option. The brand also offers various types of valves for the LS series, including valves made of titanium or filled with sodium
6. Gaskets
Cometic Gasket is the right choice if you want the best gaskets for your performance application. The brand produces various gaskets for racing professionals, as seen in the video below. In addition, Cometic Gasket also has the option of a custom-made service, so you can have the perfect gasket manufactured.
Besides Cometic Gasket, Engine Pro also offers a wide range of gaskets for LS engines. In addition, Engine Pro has a complete catalog for the LS series, where multiple products can be found, such as valves, camshafts, bearings, and more!
7. Camshafts
As discussed earlier, Engine Pro also has an extensive selection of LS parts. You will also find many camshaft models for LS engines in their complete catalog. These camshafts are produced with great precision and offer excellent performance. You can find the camshafts on page 30 of the catalog.
Edelbrock also offers camshafts for LS engines. The COMPCams brand is now part of the Edelbrock Group and has been an expert in camshafts for many years.
8. Pistons
In the Pistons product group, we have a versatile range of brands. Among others, the German brand MAHLE also supplies excellent pistons with various types of coatings and grooves in the performance area.
Do you want a piston specifically for your vehicle? Then, be sure to choose a piston from CP-Carrillo. This brand is a top specialist in everything around pistons, and the choice is huge in materials, coatings, grooves, and other details. It is also possible to make a custom piston.
Would you like to make a request for LS parts? Then contact our specialists at performance@wilminkgroup.com. They will gladly help you get more information or advice about LS engine parts.