Every Generation of General Motors LS Engine Ranked Worst to Best

How We Ranked Them

This list isn’t just about power. We factored in price, availability, reliability, tuning potential, and that all-important “can I actually get my hands on one?” vibe. Whether you’re LS swapping a beater, building a drift missile, or just browsing Craigslist for the next engine obsession, there’s something on this list for you.

Just… maybe skip the LS4.