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Donor engine finder
Filter every LS/LT by size, block, AFM and power; see which vehicles to pull it from.
Cam finder
Filter 186 cams by engine, lift, duration, idle and price, with owner dyno results.
Injector & fuel pump calculator
Injector size and pump flow for your power, fuel (gas/E85) and boost.
Oil pan picker
Find a GM pan by sump position and the depth you can clear.
Accessory spacing picker
Identify your accessory drive and what water pump and brackets match.
Swap cost estimator
Build a realistic budget: engine, trans, parts, wiring, fuel and labor.
Engine size comparison
Will it fit? LS vs Coyote, 2JZ, SBC and more by the numbers.
Tune checklist
What does my tune need? Engine, computer, transmission and mods in; a plain-English checklist out.
Computer identifier
Which GM computer is this? Service number, OS ID, connectors or donor in; family, reluctor, throttle and trans control out.
First-start checklist
Printable one-page checklist of everything to check before you crank a swapped LS.
How to wire your LS
Engine, computer, throttle and transmission in; the minimum wiring to start it and what it needs to run right out.
Fuel pump & fan wiring
Relay wiring for the fuel pump and electric fans on a 0411, P59 or E38: pins, terminals 30/85/86/87, prime.
Trouble codes
The codes LS swaps set: what each means, the swap causes to check first, and whether it can be turned off.
Wire, fuse & relay chart
Wire gauge by amps and length, fuse and relay sizes for pumps, fans and the computer, relay pins 30/85/86/87/87a.